Plating Collection

Plating department, National Cash Register [Company], Dayton, Ohio, (1902?). Creator: Unknown
Plating department, National Cash Register [Company], Dayton, Ohio, (1902?)

Elkington & Co. Manufacture, Royal Visit 1874
Royal visit by Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra) to Elkington factory in Birmingham, where electro and silver plating where made. Date: 1874

Royal visit by Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra) to Elkington factory in Birmingham, where electro and silver plating where made. Date: 1874

Electro and silver plating (engraving)
728702 Electro and silver plating (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electro and silver plating, sketched at the works of Messr Elkington and Co)

Wildes Dynamo (chromolitho)
2802088 Wildes Dynamo (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wildes Dynamo. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works (engraving)
6010315 Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works)

Electro-plating workshop in the Oudry factory, Paris. Date: circa 1870

Electricity (colour litho)
2795455 Electricity (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electricity. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Appareil pour la nickelure galvanique (engraving)
3646086 Appareil pour la nickelure galvanique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appareil pour la nickelure galvanique)

Advert, polishing and plating supplies, New York City, USA
Advert, Zucker & Levett & Loeb Co, polishing and plating supplies, West 25th Street, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1880s

Advert for Mappin & Brothers cutlery 1891
Advertisement for Mappin & Brothers, showing the exterior of the factory in Sheffield, where you can buy your cutlery at the manufactures direct or have it repaired, replated and re-bladed ect. 1891

George Brownhill, maker of German silver, trade card (engraving)
731628 George Brownhill, maker of German silver, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Brownhill, maker of German silver)

Western Asiatic horse nose-guard (bronze)
HSC241435 Western Asiatic horse nose-guard (bronze) by Iron Age; height: 25.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Balance Roseleur pour l argenture ou la dorure galvanoplastique (engraving)
2793083 Balance Roseleur pour l argenture ou la dorure galvanoplastique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Early stages in producing a record (litho)
6009424 Early stages in producing a record (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early stages in producing a record)

Hydraulic Press (chromolitho)
2802112 Hydraulic Press (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydraulic Press. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

Machinery Hall, from the north end, Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition
1076601 Machinery Hall, from the north end, Philadelphia Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American Photographer

Elkingtons Electro-plate Factory, Birmingham 1844
The silver deposit room at Elkingtons Electro-plate Factory, Birmingham. The objects to be plated are connected to an electrical cable (routed across the ceiling)

Walker and Hall, Sheffield - advertisement
Wholesale stock and showrooms at Sheffield, London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle on Tyne, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.Image from Walker and Hall

Zinc factory C017 / 9410
Zinc factory. Workers installing the electrolysis cathodes used for zinc plating at a factory. Photographed in Chelyabinsk, Russia

Pins with gilt heads. 2nd-3rd century. From Can Colomer Munm
Roman Art. Pins with gilt heads. 2nd-3rd centuries. From the burial ground of Can Colomer Munmany, Vic Catalonia. Episcopal Museum. Vic

1st Duke of Devonshire
WILLIAM CAVENDISH, 1ST DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Aided in raising the north country in favour of William of Orange. Date: 1640 - 1707

Question of the double bottom by G. H. Davis
The question of the double bottom: should it be strengthened? A sectional view through the double bottom of a great liner. 1912

Source Size = 1893 x 1677
Electro and Silver Plating, Sketched at the Works of Messrs. Elkington and Co. Visited by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales: Enamelling

Source Size = 1891 x 1679
Electro and Silver Plating, Sketched at the Works of Messrs. Elkington and Co. Visited by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales: Steam Stamping

Source Size = 1882 x 1669
Electro and Silver Plating, Sketched at the Works of Messrs. Elkington and Co. Visited by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales: Gold Plating

Source Size = 3812 x 1678
Electro and Silver Plating, Sketched at the Works of Messrs. Elkington and Co. Visited by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales: Left Image: Small Stamp, Centre Image: Entrance to the Works

Source Size = 1893 x 1680
Electro and Silver Plating, Sketched at the Works of Messrs. Elkington and Co. Visited by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales: Modelling

Situla; Unknown; 210 - 230; Bronze with tin plating; Object: H: 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.), Object (rim): Diam.: 27.2 cm (10 11/16 in.), Object (base): Diam.: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.)

WWI - Balkan Front - Fortified artillery post with French and Serbian gunners / artillerymen. Date: 1915

Canada, Prince Edward Island. Grilled Salmon plate

Battery connected to a copper pipe and a key in copper sulphate solution, copper plating

Culture in Petri dish, illustration C018 / 0898
Microbial culture in a Petri dish, illustration

Photo of the de Young Art Museum in San Franciscos Golden Gate Park

Electroplating Factory
Walker & Hall, electroplating factory, Sheffield 1885 Date: 1885

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"Unveiling the Art of Plating: A Glimpse into the World of Electro and Silver Plating" Step back in time with the Harland & Wolff Collection at National Museums NI, where exquisite pieces showcase the mastery techniques. In 1874, Elkington & Co. Manufacture welcomed a royal visit by Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra) to their Birmingham factory, renowned for its production of electro and silver plating. Witness history unfold as they witness the birthplace of these remarkable creations. Sheffield's Walker and Hall left an indelible mark on the world with their advertisement showcasing their expertise in electro and silver plating. The artistry behind engraving elevated each piece to new heights. The Wildes Dynamo chromolitho captures the essence of plating's electrifying impact on society during this era. Electricity became a catalyst for innovation, revolutionizing how objects were plated. Journey to Paris' Oudry factory, where an enchanting electro-plating workshop thrived amidst artistic brilliance. Witness firsthand how this technique merged craftsmanship with technology. The allure of electricity is vividly depicted in the colour litho titled "Electricity. " It symbolizes not only power but also its transformative effect on industries like plating. Discover the apparatus used for galvanic nickel-plating through an intriguing engraving titled "Appareil pour la nickelure galvanique. " This revolutionary process forever changed how metals were coated. Across continents, New York City beckoned artisans seeking polishing and plating supplies through enticing advertisements that promised excellence in every stroke. The city embraced this craft wholeheartedly. Mappin & Brothers cutlery took center stage in 1891 with an advert that showcased their impeccable attention to detail through flawless platings. Each piece was a testament to timeless elegance. Plunging into history's depths reveals a captivating world where plating transcended mere functionality.