Matthew Boulton Collection

James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor, 1833. Watt (1736-1819) was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland, and showed an interest in engineering and invention from an early age

Portrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1801-03. Creator: Lemuel Francis Abbott
Portrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1801-03. Matthew Boulton was one of the leading entrepreneurs and visionaries of the eighteenth century

Birmingham, Boulton, Watt, Mudoch, B ham, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Bronze statue of Boulton, Watt and Murdoch, ‘ the Golden Boys, gilded in gold, to commemorate their development of the steam engine, Broad Street, central Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Matthew Boulton, F.R.S.. Creator: Samuel William Reynolds
Matthew Boulton, F.R.S

The statue of Matthew Boulton, James Watt and William Murdoch known as The Golden Boys, Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

J. Watt, (1736-1819), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Watt, (1736-1819), 1830. James Watt (1736-1819) Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist, home educated. He improved the Newcomen steam engine

Egg Caddy, ca. 1790. Creator: Matthew Boulton
Egg Caddy, ca. 1790

Japan lamp for ceiling, ca. 1790. Creator: Matthew Boulton
Japan lamp for ceiling, ca. 1790

Hot Water Urn, ca. 1790. Creator: Matthew Boulton
Hot Water Urn, ca. 1790

Candelabrum, Birmingham, c. 1770. Creators: Matthew Boulton, John Fothergill
Candelabrum, Birmingham, c. 1770

Watt showing Boulton his First Beam Engine (litho)
5213042 Watt showing Boulton his First Beam Engine (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watt showing Boulton his First Beam Engine)

Matthew Boulton (engraving)
815862 Matthew Boulton (engraving) by Breda, Carl Frederik van (1759-1818) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Boulton (1728-1809)

Pioneers in the world of power (litho)
976626 Pioneers in the world of power (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pioneers in the world of power)

Matthew Boulton, FRS (engraving)
5992614 Matthew Boulton, FRS (engraving) by Beechey, William (1753-1839) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Boulton, FRS)

Matthew Boulton (engraving)
663976 Matthew Boulton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Boulton. Illustration from Heroes of Britain in Peace and War by Edwin Hodder (Cassell)

Albion Mill, section from east to west (architectural drawing)
XTD68573 Albion Mill, section from east to west (architectural drawing) by Watt, James (1736-1819); Central Library, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK; English, out of copyright

Matthew Boulton (engraving)
1078127 Matthew Boulton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Boulton, 1728 A- 1809)

Portrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1770. Creator: JSC Schaak
Portrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1770. Matthew Boulton was one of the leading entrepreneurs and visionaries of the eighteenth century

Portrait of Matthew Boulton, Holding a Mineral Sample. Creator: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of Matthew Boulton, Holding a Mineral Sample. Matthew Boulton was one of the leading entrepreneurs and visionaries of the eighteenth century

Portrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1772. Creator: Carl Fredrik von Breda
Portrait of Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), 1772

Matthew Boulton, English manufacturer and engineer, c1880. Works owner Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) and Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt (1736-1819)

Fire in London, 1808. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Fire in London, 1808. Albion Mills, on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge, London, burning, on 3 March 1791, after the mills were set alight by arsonists

Watts First Experiment, 18th century, (c1870). Artist: Herbert Bourne
Watts First Experiment, 18th century, (c1870). James Watt (1736-1819) Scottish engineer, as a boy experimenting with the tea-kettle at the dining table of his childhood home at Greenock

The Tale of a Tea-kettle, 1844. Artist: Ebenezer Landells
The Tale of a Tea-kettle, 1844. James Watt as a boy watching the kettle boiling in the fire. Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor, was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland

James Watts workshop at Heathfield Hall, Birmingham, 1886. It had not been disturbed since his death in 1819. Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor, was born at Greenock on the Clyde

James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor, 1881. Watt (1736-1819) was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland, and showed an interest in engineering and invention from an early age

James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor, 1870. Watt (1736-1819) was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland, and showed an interest in engineering and invention from an early age

James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor, 1876. Watt (1736-1819) was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland, and showed an interest in engineering and invention from an early age

James Watts prototype steam engine Old Bess, c1778. Scottish engineer and inventor Watt (1736-1819) formed a successful partnership with the entrepreneur Matthew Boulton in 1775

Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), English engineer and industrialist
Matthew Boulton, English engineer and industrialist. Works owner Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) and Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt (1736-1819)

Matthew Boulton, engineer and industrialist, c1801. Artist: William Sharp
Matthew Boulton, engineer and industrialist, c1801. Works owner Matthew Boulton and Scottish engineer and inventor, James Watt formed a partnership in 1773 to produce steam engines

Matthew Boulton, English entrepreneur, industrialist and engineer, 1809. English works owner Boulton (1728-1809) (front) and Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt (1736-1819)

Matthew Boulton and James Watt, British engineers and industrialists, 1871. Artist: J Moore
Matthew Boulton and James Watt, British engineers and industrialists, 1871. English works owner Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) (front) and Scottish engineer and inventor Watt (1736-1819)

Matthew Boulton, 1728

Matthew Boulton, by Carl Frederik von Breda, 1792
Matthew Boulton (1792), by Carl Frederik von Breda(1759-1818) Matthew Boulton FRS was an English manufacturer and business partner of Scottish engineer James Watt

The Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt
View of the shop-floor of the Soho Foundry showing steam engines under construction. The radical improvements by James Watt of the Newcomen design improved the power

Jacques-Constantin Perier C014 / 2083
Portrait of the French self-taught engineer and businessman Jacques-Constantin Perier (1742-1818). In 1777 he and his brother Charles-Augustus obtained the concession to supply water to the city of

Boulton Statue, Birmingham, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Matthew Boulton, British engineer
Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), British manufacturer and engineer. Boulton followed his father into the manufacturing industry before entering into partnership with John Fothergill (died 1782)

James Watt (1736-1819)

Lunar Society Meeting
Meeting of the Lunar society at " Heathfield", the Birmingham home of James Watt. The Lunar Society was a dinner club whose members included prominent industrialists and scientists

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Matthew Boulton, a prominent figure in Birmingham's history, was an innovative entrepreneur and industrialist. Born in 1728, he is best known for his partnership with James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor. Together, they revolutionized the steam engine industry and played a vital role in the Industrial Revolution. Boulton's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish the famous Soho Manufactory in Birmingham. This factory became a hub of innovation and craftsmanship under his leadership. His collaboration with James Watt resulted in the development of more efficient steam engines that powered various industries across Britain. Boulton was also a member of the Lunar Society, an influential group of intellectuals who met regularly to discuss scientific advancements and exchange ideas. These meetings fostered creativity and inspired many groundbreaking inventions during this period. As an artist himself, Boulton had a keen eye for design. He created exquisite pieces such as egg caddies, Japan lamps for ceilings, hot water urns, and candelabras that showcased his exceptional craftsmanship. One iconic image captures Boulton discussing Watt's first beam engine—a pivotal moment that marked their successful partnership. Another engraving portrays him surrounded by fellow pioneers in power generation—an homage to his significant contributions to society. Although Matthew Boulton passed away in 1809 at age 80, his legacy lives on through his remarkable achievements. His vision transformed Birmingham into an industrial powerhouse while leaving behind timeless works of artistry and engineering brilliance that continue to inspire generations even today.