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The Royal Mint - Gold Rolling (fine)
The Royal Mint - Gold Rolling (fine) Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 18075152
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Coin Coinage Commerce Currency Employees Finance Jun18 Machinery Manufacture Manufactures Manufacturing Mint Minting Mints Money Presses Rolling Staff
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historical beauty of The Royal Mint into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "The Royal Mint - Gold Rolling (fine)" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the timeless process of gold rolling at the iconic Royal Mint, circa 1908. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this fascinating photograph. Elevate your decor and transport yourself to the heart of the minting process with this stunning piece of history.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34cm (21" x 13.4")
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken circa 1908, offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of The Royal Mint during the early 20th century. Located at Tower Hill in London, The Royal Mint has been a symbol of British currency and commerce for over a thousand years. In this image, we see the fine gold rolling process taking place, an essential step in the manufacture of coins. The room is filled with an air of industry and precision, as workers meticulously feed gold ingots into the rolling mills. These presses, powered by heavy flywheels, apply immense pressure to the gold, gradually shaping it into thin, uniform sheets. The gold is then cut into blanks and prepared for striking, ultimately transforming into the intricately designed coins that have circulated throughout the British Isles and beyond. The atmosphere is one of focused intensity, as each employee plays a crucial role in the production process. The machinery, a marvel of its time, hums with purpose, its gears and cogs turning in perfect harmony. The interior of the mint is bathed in soft, natural light, casting an ethereal glow over the gold sheets as they are rolled and shaped. This photograph provides a fascinating insight into the intricacies of minting, a process that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. It serves as a testament to the skill, dedication, and craftsmanship of those who worked at The Royal Mint, ensuring the continued production of the nation's currency during a time of significant economic growth and development.
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