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What is Matthew Boulton famous for?
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Matthew Boulton is famous for inventing a steam engine. He also worked as a silversmith. In 1762, he established a shop in Birmingham, UK, where he produced tableware and decorative objects using the Sheffield silver-plating process. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Matthew Boulton silver wares.
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Pair of English Regency Sheffield Candelabras, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1800
By Mathew Bolton
Located in Charleston, SC
A complete pair of English Regency Sheffield five-light candelabras with removable intertwined scrolled arms, original hand chased removable foliage motif bobeches, bulbous floral tapered columns, and resting on foliage motif circular bases. Candelabra bobeches...
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Candelabras
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Copper
Mathew Bolton Antique Sheffield Silver Plated 3 Branch Convertible Candelabras
By Mathew Bolton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-19th century, this pair of silver plated candelabras were made by the renowned silversmith, Mathew Bolton of Sheffield England. As presented in the photos, this s...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of English Regency Sheffield Candelabras, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1800
By Mathew Bolton
Located in Charleston, SC
A complete pair of English Regency Sheffield three-light candelabras with removable intertwined scrolled arms, original hand chased removable shell motif bobeches, beaded floral tape...
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Candelabras
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Copper
