Ref: 2823
A Pair of Small Baluster-Shaped Cassolettes Boulton
Matthew Boulton
Ref: 2823
A Pair of Small Baluster-Shaped Cassolettes Boulton
Matthew Boulton
18th Century
Gilded Bronze Marble Amethyst
21 cm (8¹/₄ inches)
Gilded Bronze Marble Amethyst
21 cm (8¹/₄ inches)
Description: The shaft is made of egg-shaped Blue John, veined with amethyst and coral, in a chiseled and gilded bronze mount in the shape of Neptune's mask. The square base is made of white marble.
Matthew Boulton
Matthew Boulton (1728–1809) was a key figure of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, best known for his work in metal manufacturing and engineering. He founded the Soho Manufactory in Birmingham, where he produced high-quality metal goods, including buttons, buckles, silverware, and decorative objects using advanced industrial techniques for the time.
Boulton is also closely associated with steam engine development through his partnership with James Watt, helping to commercialize and improve steam engine technology, which became essential for industrial production. His Soho Mint introduced innovative methods for coin production, improving both efficiency and security against counterfeiting.
While not an artist in the traditional sense, Boulton’s output in metalwork and design had a strong aesthetic dimension, combining industrial precision with neoclassical style. His contributions significantly influenced manufacturing, engineering, and design standards in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Boulton is also closely associated with steam engine development through his partnership with James Watt, helping to commercialize and improve steam engine technology, which became essential for industrial production. His Soho Mint introduced innovative methods for coin production, improving both efficiency and security against counterfeiting.
While not an artist in the traditional sense, Boulton’s output in metalwork and design had a strong aesthetic dimension, combining industrial precision with neoclassical style. His contributions significantly influenced manufacturing, engineering, and design standards in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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A Pair of Small Baluster-Shaped Cassolettes Boulton