Metal Workers Collection

Money making-stamping and milling the disks and weighing the finished coins (sepia photo)
STC347683 Money making-stamping and milling the disks and weighing the finished coins (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Making money-lowering a pot of liquid metal into a machine (sepia photo)
STC347681 Making money-lowering a pot of liquid metal into a machine (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Making money: pots of liquid metal being handled in the melting room (sepia photo)
STC347680 Making money: pots of liquid metal being handled in the melting room (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jewellery and metal Workshop, from a Rare Record of Frescoes from Thebes
STC255355 Jewellery and metal Workshop, from a Rare Record of Frescoes from Thebes, recorded 1819-1822 on his second visit to Egypt by Frederic Cailliaud (1787-1869), 1819, colour litho by Cailliaud

Receipt for Thomas Green & Son Limited (engraving)
604801 Receipt for Thomas Green & Son Limited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt for Thomas Green & Son Limited, engineers, machinists)

Money making-cutting strips of silver into disks (sepia photo)
STC347682 Money making-cutting strips of silver into disks (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Early humans smelting bronze
Early humans smelting and working bronze, coloured artwork. Bronze is an alloy of tin and copper. During the Bronze Age (around 3300 to 1200 BC), humans mixed ores of tin and copper with charcoal

Early humans smelting iron
Early humans smelting and working iron, coloured artwork. The high temperatures required to obtain iron metal from its ore were not possible until the development of advanced smelting techniques

Steel production control room. Technicians adjusting the settings to a steel production machine at the Magnitogorsk iron and steel works. Molten metal is seen through the windows at centre left

Molten steel bars being produced inside the Chelyabinsk metallurgical plant, Russia

Sheet mill processing molten metal sheets inside the Magnitogorsk iron and steel works. This metal working plant is one of the largest in Russia

Indian Goldsmiths at work

Metal being tempered in a furnace prior to shaping
A metalworker tempers a piece of metal in a furnace, while another observes using a viewing plate to protect his eyes from the light emanating from the furnace core. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Molten Metal on a Production Line
A beautifully composed and lit photograph showing two metalworkers pouring hot molten metal into a series of moulds on a factory production line. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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Ethiopian metalworkers

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In the sepia-toned world of metal workers, money-making is an art form. Stamping and milling disks with precision, they transform raw materials into gleaming coins that hold value in every cent. The weight of their finished creations speaks volumes about their craftsmanship. Another snapshot captures the essence of making money as a pot of liquid metal is lowered delicately into a machine. The molten substance holds promise and potential, ready to be molded into something valuable. In the melting room, pots brimming with liquid metal are handled with care - each movement bringing them closer to becoming currency. Beyond mere coins, these skilled artisans also delve into the realm of jewelry and fine metals. A rare record from Thebes showcases a bustling workshop where creativity intertwines with practicality. From delicate necklaces to intricate bracelets, their expertise shines through every piece they create. A receipt for Thomas Green & Son Limited serves as a testament to their dedication and reputation in this industry. Engraved meticulously, it symbolizes trustworthiness and reliability - qualities that have propelled them forward in the competitive market. Cutting strips of silver into perfect disks requires both skill and precision; another sepia photo captures this meticulous process that contributes to the endless cycle of money-making within this trade. Advertisements peppered throughout history showcase how they have always been at the forefront of innovation and progress - constantly adapting techniques to meet evolving demands while staying true to their craft's timeless traditions. But let us not forget our ancient ancestors who paved the way for modern metallurgy. Early humans smelting bronze marked a turning point in human civilization - harnessing fire's transformative power to shape tools that would change lives forever. And when iron entered the picture, it revolutionized warfare and construction alike - forging empires from molten dreams. Fast forward through time: steel production control rooms hum with activity as experts monitor every stage closely – ensuring quality remains uncompromised amidst towering stacks of molten steel bars.