Metallurgist Collection

Portrait of James Fern Webster, 1862. Creator: EH Bolt
Portrait of James Fern Webster, 1862. James Fern Webster was an engineer and prolific inventor who lived and worked in Solihull Lodge (West Midlands) in 1870-80

Ian McGregor, head of the NCB during the Miners Strike
Ian McGregor (Sir Ian Kinloch MacGregor, 1912-1998), Scottish-American metallurgist and industrialist, controversial head of British Steel

Nathaniel P. Hill of Colorado, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Nathaniel P. Hill of Colorado, 1865-1880. Hill, Hon. N.P. of Colorado, between 1865 and 1880. [Mining executive, engineer, politician, professor of chemistry]

Portrait of David Forbes (1828-1876), 1874. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Portrait of David Forbes (1828-1876), 1874

Unknown Gentleman with a Mineral Specimen, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
450167 Unknown Gentleman with a Mineral Specimen, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 67.2x63.3 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Johann Andreas Cramer)

Johan Gottlieb Gahn (engraving)
815762 Johan Gottlieb Gahn (engraving) by Swedish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johan Gottlieb Gahn (1745 - 1818)

Mr Sidney Gilchrist Thomas (engraving)
1044885 Mr Sidney Gilchrist Thomas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Sidney Gilchrist Thomas)

The studio of Etienne Delaune, 1576, (1870). Artist: Etienne Delaune
The studio of Etienne Delaune, 1576, (1870). A wood engraving of the interior of the workshop of Etienne Delaune (1518-1583), French goldsmith, artist, printmaker and medallist

Georgius Agricola, 16th century German physician, mineralogist and metallurgist. Agricola (christened Georg Bauer) (1494-1555) was the author of De re metallica

Georgius Agricola (1494-1555), German physician, mineralogist and metallurgist, 1881. Agricola (christened Georg Bauer) was the author of De re metallica (Basel, 1555)

Sir Robert A. Hadfield, Vanity Fair, WH
SIR ROBERT ABBOTT HADFIELD, 1st Baronet of Sheffield (1858 - 1940) English metallurgist, noted for his work with steel alloys and the invention of manganese steel and silicon steel

Portrait of Henry Bessemer (1813-98) (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR160134 Portrait of Henry Bessemer (1813-98) (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: notably known for his steel production process; ); English

Metallurgy (oil on canvas)
XIR155340 Metallurgy (oil on canvas) by Didier, Jules (1831-92); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

JAMES GAYLEY (1855-1920). American metallurgist who developed the dry-blast process for steel furnaces. Photograph, c1911

AGRICOLAs TREATISE, 1556. Title-page of the first edition of Georgius Agricola s
AGRICOLAs TREATISE, 1556. Title-page of the first edition of Georgius Agricolas treatise on mining and metallurgy, De Re Metallica, 1556

Micrography metallurgy analysis, 1937 C014 / 0466
Micrography metallurgy analysis. Researcher in the 1930s using a new photomicrograph design (right) to analyse the structural effect of corrosion on metals (left) used in aircraft construction

Yevgeny Savitsky, Soviet metallurgist C016 / 2723
Yeveny Savitsky (1914-84), Soviet chemist and metallurgist. Savitsky won the USSR State Prize in 1953 and 1968 and in 1975 was appointed director of the Baikov Metallurgical Institute

HENRY BESSEMER (1813-1898). English inventor and engineer. Wood engraving, English, 1875

Microcircuit Development
A metallurgist examines a microcircuit on the enlarging screen of a microscope at A.W.R.E. Aldermaston. Date: early 1970s

Henry M. Howe, American metallurgist

James Douglas, US metallurgist
James Douglas (1837-1918), American metallurgist and mining engineer. Douglas was the co-inventor of the Hunt-Douglas process for extracting copper

William Hyde Wollaston, English chemist
William Hyde Wollaston (1766-1828), English chemist and discoverer of palladium and rhodium. In 1800, having given up a medical practice

Georgius Agricola, German mineralogist
Georgius Agricola (1494-1555), German mineralogist. Georgius Agricola is the latinised version of his given name, Georg Bauer. Agricola worked as a doctor in a number of mining towns in Saxony

16th Century metallurgy workshop, artwork
16th Century metallurgy workshop. Historical artwork showing 16th Century craftsmen working with gold. Published in 1568

Pavel Anosov, Russian metallurgist
Pavel Petrovich Anosov (1799-1851), Russian metallurgist. Anosov was born at St. Petersburg but at the age of seven he moved with his family to Perm

Leonhard Thurneisser, German physician
Leonhard Thurneysser zum Thurn (1530-1596), German scholar. Thurneysser was born in Basel, the son of a goldsmith. He served his apprenticeship then went to university to study medicine

The Flow of Gold from the USA to France. Bullion in Kegs. Ta
Photograph of a metallurgist chipping a piece off the corner of a gold ingot for testing

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"Exploring the Legacy of Metallurgists: From Ian McGregor to Georgius Agricola" In the realm of metallurgy, pioneers and visionaries have left an indelible mark on the industry. One such figure is Ian McGregor, renowned for his role as head of the National Coal Board during the tumultuous Miners Strike. McGregor's leadership and strategic acumen shaped the course of mining history. Delving further into time, we encounter captivating portraits that capture the essence of these brilliant minds. James Fern Webster's 1862 portrait reveals a man deeply immersed in his craft, epitomizing dedication and expertise. Nathaniel P. Hill's enigmatic depiction from 1865-1880 evokes curiosity about this mysterious figure who undoubtedly contributed significantly to metallurgical advancements. David Forbes' compelling portrait from 1874 transports us back to an era when innovation was at its peak. A testament to his brilliance, Forbes stands as a symbol of progress in metallurgy during that period. Venturing even deeper into history, we uncover an anonymous gentleman with a mineral specimen dating back to approximately 1790—a reminder that passion for minerals has long been intertwined with metallurgical pursuits. Johan Gottlieb Gahn emerges through an engraving as another luminary whose contributions cannot be overlooked. His groundbreaking work laid foundations for modern-day understanding of metals and their properties. Sidney Gilchrist Thomas takes center stage in yet another engraving—his revolutionary invention revolutionized steelmaking processes forevermore. Etienne Delaune's studio painting from 1576 offers a glimpse into a bygone era where craftsmanship thrived—an ode to all those unsung heroes who dedicated themselves tirelessly behind closed doors. Georgius Agricola, both in his German physician guise and later immortalized in an enchanting portrait from 1881, embodies perseverance and intellect within metallurgy’s annals. His tireless efforts paved new avenues for the industry, leaving an everlasting impact. Lastly, Sir Robert A.