Molten Metal Collection

J Shop - Iron Foundry, 1924
This images shows the length of the Iron Foundry, which was often known as the Long Shop

Working in a Traditional Forge (w / c on paper)
CHT189559 Working in a Traditional Forge (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travail dans une Forge Traditionelle; ); eArchives Charmet; Chinese

The Wealth of England: the Bessemer Process of Making Steel
TCM104955 The Wealth of England: the Bessemer Process of Making Steel, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Titcomb, William Holt Yates (1858-1930); 114.5x152.7 cm; Kelham Island Industrial Museum, Sheffield

The International Railway Congress (b / w photo)
1056349 The International Railway Congress (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Railway Congress, a Visit to Crewe)

Mr David Ennals MP Under Secretary for the Army, seen here in the forge shop of Nottinghams Royal Ordnance during a tour of the factory. 10th August 1966

Interior iron foundry Five workers carry holder
Interior of an iron foundry, Interior of an iron foundry. Five workers carry a holder with molten metal. Part of the collection pastels, iron and steel industry, melting, extracting from ore

Iron-smelting furnace, artwork
Iron-smelting furnace. Artwork of the structure of a traditional smelting furnace. This stone or brick structure is filled with iron ore and coke (fuel with a high carbon content) and ignited

The Silversmith, 1718 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137476 The Silversmith, 1718 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustrates verses in the bible that mention different crafts; ); Dutch

The Letter Plate Maker, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b / photo)
XJF137071 The Letter Plate Maker, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b/ photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Metalworks foundry worker wearing protective clothing as he opens a cover to allow molten metal to flow from a smelter into a sluice

Production of aluminium. Worker pouring molten aluminium from a crucible into an ingot mould. This is the Tajik Aluminium Plant in Tajikstan

Metalworks foundry equipment. Bucket carrying molten metal across a metalworks foundry area. This is the smelter shop in the Nadezhdinsky metalworks of the Norilsk Nickel Company

Liquid metal. Computer graphic of a white stream of liquid metal pouring into a mould from a foun- dry melt vessel. The red pool in the mould is surrounded by smoky orange vapour

Steel foundry worker wearing protective clothing while handling molten metal at a blast furnace in a steelworks. This worker is employed at the JSC Severstal steelworks, near Cherepovets

Industrial engineering. Workers at a foundry using lifting machinery to handle a white-hot metal part during the construction of an industrial machine

Control Room in a Float Glass Factory
Float glass is a sheet of glass made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, typically tin, although lead and various low melting point alloys were used in the past

Blast furnace for steel production. Molten metal (yellow) is flowing from the blast furnace, a structure designed to heat the metal ore with air to separated the ore into the metal

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Bessemer steel converter in a Pittsburgh steel mill, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Molten Metal: A Glimpse into the World of Iron Foundries and Traditional Forges" Step back in time to 1924, where the J Shop - Iron Foundry stands as a testament to craftsmanship and industry. With sparks flying and heat radiating, skilled workers forge molten metal into magnificent creations. In a mesmerizing scene captured on paper, we witness the artistry involved in working at a traditional forge. The glow illuminates their faces as they shape it with precision and skill. Delve deeper into England's industrial history with "The Wealth of England: the Bessemer Process of Making Steel. " This groundbreaking technique revolutionized steel production, propelling Britain forward as an industrial powerhouse. Transport yourself to The International Railway Congress through a captivating black-and-white photograph. Amidst towering machinery, molten metal flows like liquid fire while Mr David Ennals MP explores the forge shop, witnessing firsthand the power behind our nation's defense. Five dedicated workers carry holders inside an iron foundry's interior. Their strength is matched only by their determination to mold molten metal into functional works of art that will withstand time itself. Travel even further back in time with "The Silversmith" engraving from 1718. Witnessing this age-old craft reminds us that molten metal has been shaped by human hands for centuries, creating timeless treasures that captivate hearts across generations. Hartman Schopper's woodcut publication takes us on another journey – this time alongside "The Letter Plate Maker. " In his workshop filled with tools and raw materials, he transforms ordinary metals into extraordinary pieces that adorn doors worldwide. An artwork depicting an iron-smelting furnace transports us to its fiery core – where temperatures soar high enough to melt solid rock. Here lies the birthplace of molten metal; its transformational journey begins within these scorching walls. Marvel at modern-day heroes, the metalworks foundry workers.