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The Royal Mint - Gold Rolling (fine)
The Royal Mint - Gold Rolling (fine) Date: circa 1908
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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.2cm (15.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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