Framed Prints
Framed Print of Melting the metal for the bronze Sphinx to be placed on the Thames Embankment, 1881. Creator: William James Palmer
Melting the metal for the bronze Sphinx to be placed on the Thames Embankment, 1881. Large Bronze Castings. The pair of colossal Sphinxes, to adorn the pedestal of the Egyptian Obelisk called "Cleopatra's Needle, " on the Victoria Thames Embankment, are cast at the foundry of Messrs. H. Young and Co. Eccleston-street, Pimlico. Our Illustration shows the operation of melting the metal at that establishment...The mixture of metal used at Messrs. H. Young and Co.'s foundry is eleven parts of copper to one of tin; which alloy is similar to that proved to have been used by the ancients...the whole work is removed into a gigantic oven, in which it remains for six or eight weeks until all vapour is expelled. Then it is put together, provisions being made for easy escape of gases; it is lowered into the foundry floor, bolted together, and solidly embedded to prevent explosion or upheaving. A dam or receiver is placed on the top of the mould, for holding the metal by valves, until it is at proper temperature for induction, when it is suddenly released by means of a lever, and the founder's anxious task of months is brought to a close'. The sphinxes were designed by George John Vulliamy. From "Illustrated London News", 1881. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 47267787
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.1cm (9.6" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
