Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855 (engraving)

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Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855 (engraving)

538551 Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855 (engraving); (add.info.: Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road, London. Nasmyth safety ladle is being used (invented 1838). Wood engraving 1855); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38402362

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1838 1855 Canal Casting Foundry Invented Ironworks Ladle Metals Mortar Nasmyth Regent Safety Timbers Wood (material) Wood Material

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This engraving captures the intense and intricate process of casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks in City Road, London in 1855. The scene is bustling with activity as workers carefully handle the molten metal using Nasmyth safety ladles, showcasing the innovative technology invented by James Nasmyth in 1838. The wood engraving beautifully depicts the industrial setting of the ironworks, with timbers and materials scattered around as workers pour the liquid metal into molds to create powerful armaments. The precision and skill required for this task are evident in every detail of the print. As smoke billows from the foundry and sparks fly from the ladle, one can almost feel the heat and energy emanating from this historic moment. The invention of such advanced equipment revolutionized health and safety standards in metalworking industries, ensuring that workers could carry out their tasks more efficiently and safely. This engraving serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and industrial progress during a time when Britain was at the forefront of technological innovation. It offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history when advancements in engineering were shaping the future of manufacturing processes.

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