Medal commemorating the death of Matthew Boulton, reverse
This medal was produced by Matthew Robinson Boulton to commemorate his father.
The obverse shows Boulton based on a wax portrait by Peter Rouw. Below this there are two cherubs with a model or drawing ...
Memorandum of Inquiries to be made in relation to servants
This is a list of questions to be asked when interviewing candidates for a position at Soho House which was then the home of Matthew Robinson Boulton, the son of the industrialist Matthew Boulton.
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Memorandum of Inquiries to be made in relation to servants, reverse
This is a list of questions to be asked when interviewing candidates for a position at Soho House which was then the home of Matthew Robinson Boulton, the son of the industrialist Matthew Boulton.
1. ...
Memorandum of the terms in which Thomas Doughty is to come as Footman
This memorandum sets out the terms under which Thomas Doughty was to come to Soho House as a footman.
He was to work with a butler and would be paid 18 guineas (a guinea was a pound and a shilling) ...
Memorandum of the terms in which Thomas Doughty is to come as Footman
Reverse of the memorandum which sets out the terms under which Thomas Doughty was to come to Soho House as a footman. The memorandum itself is also available on the site.
He was to work with a butler ...
Memorandum of the terms on which the Coachman and Footman have been employed, reverse
This memorandum sets out the terms upon which the coachman and footman were employed at Soho House. By this date Soho was the home to Matthew Robinson Boulton and his young family.
William Newbold ...
Milestone
A milestone on Holyhead Road. Grade 2 listed street furniture. Dating back to around 1800, it shows a distance of 111 miles from London to Birmingham, 3 miles to Birmingham and 10 miles to Wolverhampton. ...
Newcastle, New South Wales in Australia by Joseph Lycett
Joseph Lycett painted the Australian colonies after he was transported there for forgery. Lycett was in fact sent to Newcastle as a consequence of further felonies in Sydney. Lycett eventually returned ...
Oak wreath design by John Phillp
This pencil drawing is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. He ...
One shilling and sixpence token (obverse), forgery by William Booth
This one shilling and sixpence token is a forgery manufactured by William Booth. He moved to Perry Barr in the early eighteenth century and produced forgeries such as these. Evetually the authorities ...
One shilling and sixpence token (reverse), forgery by William Booth
This one shilling and sixpence token is a forgery manufactured by William Booth. He moved to Perry Barr in the early eighteenth century and produced forgeries such as these. Evetually the authorities ...
Particulars of Cherry Orchard Farm to be sold by auction [1st page]
Front page of particulars of the Cherry Orchard Farm, Handsworth, now in the occupation of Sarah Heathcote, to be sold by auction 23 December, 1812. Accompanying plan.
Creation: 23rd December 1812; ...
Particulars of Cherry Orchard Farm to be sold by auction [2nd page]
Second page of particulars of the Cherry Orchard Farm, Handsworth, now in the occupation of Sarah Heathcote, to be sold by auction 23 December, 1812. Accompanying plan.
Creation: 23rd December 1812; ...
Particulars of Cherry Orchard Farm to be sold by auction [accompanying plan]
Plan that accompanies the particulars of the Cherry Orchard Farm, Handsworth, now in the occupation of Sarah Heathcote, to be sold by auction 23 December, 1812.
Creation: 23rd December 1812; paper. ...
Pen and ink desgn for handles by John Phillp
This pen and ink drawing shows six alternative designs for handles on silver or Sheffield plate items.
It is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). ...
Pen and ink drawing of a classical play by John Phillp
This image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. He was born ...
Pen and ink drawing of a lyre backed chair by John Phillp
This pen and ink drawing of a lyre backed chair is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence ...
Pen and ink studies of snake by John Phillp
Pen and ink studies of a snake over a pencil drawing. From the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the ...