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Anvil and base plate for 80 cwt steam hammer
Anvil and base plate for 80 cwt steam hammer, plan, elevation and details Date: 1850
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1850 Bridgewater Engineering Foundry Gaskell Hammer Machinery Nasmyth Tools
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Print collection: a captivating image of an Anvil and base plate for an 80 cwt steam hammer. This vintage engineering masterpiece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the Industrial Revolution. The intricate details and textures of the ironwork are beautifully preserved in this high-quality, rights-managed print. Perfect for industrial enthusiasts, historians, or anyone seeking to add a touch of history to their space, our canvas prints are meticulously crafted using premium materials and vibrant inks, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting display. Immerse yourself in the past with this captivating piece of industrial history.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas 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 safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Anvil and Base Plate for an 80 cwt Steam Hammer: A Peek into the Past of Engineering and Metalworking This image showcases the intricate design of an anvil and base plate for an 80 cwt (hundredweight) steam hammer, a powerful tool that was widely used in foundries and machine shops during the Industrial Revolution. The steam hammer, with its impressive size and might, was a testament to the engineering prowess of the era. The anvil, a crucial component of the steam hammer, is depicted in the foreground. Its massive body, made of hardened steel, is designed to withstand the immense force generated by the steam hammer. The curved shape of the anvil's face, or working surface, is ideal for forging and shaping metal. The base plate, located behind the anvil, provides a stable foundation for the entire setup. The steam hammer, not visible in this image, would have been connected to the base plate via a series of rods and linkages. The hammer would be raised and dropped with great force using steam power, allowing blacksmiths to shape and mold metal with ease. This illustration, dated back to 1850, offers a glimpse into the world of nasmyth and gaskell, pioneers in the field of engineering and metalworking. Their innovations in steam power and machinery revolutionized the transportation industry, enabling the mass production of goods and the construction of iconic structures like bridges and railways. The intricate details of the anvil and base plate, from the rivets holding the plate together to the intricate patterns on the surface, speak to the meticulous craftsmanship of the time. This image serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and blacksmiths who shaped the industrial landscape of the 19th century.
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