Molten Collection (#5)

Design for mural, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Design for mural, 1941. Men at work in a factory pouring molten metal. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Glassmakers in the 14th century, (c1900). Fire in the artistic industry, French advertising for Liebig Meat Extract

Running the molten iron into the pigs, c1880. Iron foundry. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Puddlers at work, c1880. Artist: Swain
Puddlers at work, c1880. Workers in a foundry. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Decarburisation of pig iron in a Bessemer converter, 1900. Artist: Gehrke
Decarburisation of pig iron in a Bessemer converter, 1900

The front cover of Le Pays de France, 5 August 1915. Molten steel pouring in Creusot, France

Melting house at the Paris mint, 1892. Pouring gold into moulds to form standard ingots

Sectional view of the Earth, showing central fire and volcanoes, 1665. From Mundus Subterraneous by Athanasius Kircher

Rolling mills, Saint-Jacques works, Chatillon-Commentry Company, France, 1894. Men are wearing leggings and heavy leather aprons to protect them from contact with hot metal

Tapping a blast furnace and running molten iron into the pigs, c1885

Casting the cylinder of the Britannia Press at the Bank Quay Foundry, Warrington, 1851. Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift)

Casting a mortar at Grissells Regents Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855. A Nasmyth safety ladle (invented 1838) is being used. From The Illustrated London News, December 29 1855

The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire, 1844. Tapping the furnace and casting iron into pigs. A manager in top hat and tail coat watches the procedure

Casting the bell for the Westminster Clock Tower, 1856. Tapping furnaces at Warner & Sons Barrett Furnaces, Stockton-on-Tees, England. From The Illustrated London News, August 23 1856

South Africa Cape Colony - Molten coal mine - Coal truck coming out of mine - miners sitting either side. Part of Box 169 Boswell Collection - South Africa Cape Colony. Date: circa 1900

Buildings / Plumber 1827
The original occupation of plumbing, which involved melting lead into drainpipes etc. Date: 1827

Bessemer converter in a steelworks
A Bessemer converter in a steelworks -- a process designed for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron, removing impurities by oxidation by blowing air through the molten iron

Cover design, German heavy industry
Cover design for Das Plakat, an illustrated survey of German poster art, depicting an example of heavy industry. Date: September 1915

USA, Hawaii, The Big Island, Kilauea. Molten lava hardening. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

STEEL FOUNDRY, c1941. Steel pouring into a mold from an electric furnace at the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation at Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Alfred Palmer, c1941

Metal melting factory
Antique illustration of a Metal melting factory

Volcanic eruption, cross-section

Lava flow, molten rock expelled by volcano during effusive eruption

Illustration of volcano with ash cloud above erupting, molten lava, and larva flowing below

Digitally generated image of erupting volcano with fireballs in air

Digitally generated image of volcano after first eruption

Digitally generated image showing volcanic eruptions during formation of Earth

Illustration of Downs Process, showing the industrial-scale extraction of sodium metal achieved by electrolysis of molten sodium chloride

Illustration of 19th century bronze making process

Illustration of molten metal being poured into furnace

Lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 8, 2008 - Lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Molten sulphur, Kawah Ijen volcano, Java, Indonesia
August 13, 2011 - Molten sulphur flowing over freshly broken deposits, Kawah Ijen volcano, Java, Indonesia

Molten sulphur trickling out of condensation pipe, Kawah Ijen volcano, Java, Indonesia
August 13, 2011 - Molten sulphur trickling out of condensation pipe, Kawah Ijen volcano, Java, Indonesia

Crust sinking into active lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 7, 2008 - Crust sinking into active lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Lava flowing out of active lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 8, 2008 - Lava flowing out of active lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Lava flowing from under crust of lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression
February 8, 2008 - Lava flowing from under crust of active lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Afar Region, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Erta Ale fountaining lava lake, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 8, 2008 - Erta Ale fountaining lava lake, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Overflowing lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 8, 2008 - Overflowing lava lake, Erta Ale volcano, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

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"Molten: The Fiery Essence that Shapes Worlds and Industries" Witness the raw power lava as it erupts from Mauna Loa Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the Hawaiian Islands, USA. Step back in time to the 1800s British factories where skilled artisans blew glass into exquisite shapes using molten glass, creating timeless works of art. Delve into the world of glass factory workers in Britain during the 1800s, as they skillfully manipulated molten glass with precision and expertise. Explore Longwy steelworks in France and marvel at the Bessemer converter's transformational process, turning liquid metal into sturdy steel for various industries. Uncover how molten metals shape our modern world by delving into their role within industries such as manufacturing, construction, and transportation. Journey deep beneath Earth's surface to discover how molten materials form planets' internal structures – a mesmerizing dance between heat and pressure over millions of years. Brace yourself for an infernal experience as we delve into HELL itself – a metaphorical representation where intense heat turns everything to molten chaos. Experience firsthand the awe-inspiring sight of a blast furnace roaring with flames at full capacity within a bustling steelworks facility – an embodiment of industrial might. Immerse yourself in Birmingham Ironworks' rich history dating back to 1827 when iron founders harnessed molten iron's potential to fuel industrial progress on a grand scale. Behold nature's own fiery spectacle - witness a mesmerizing lava lake bubbling with red-hot intensity amidst Africa's volcanic landscapes; truly an unforgettable sight. Explore how iron foundries played a pivotal role during the Industrial Revolution by harnessing immense heat to transform raw materials into essential components for machinery and infrastructure.