Nasmyth

James Nasmyth's was an engineer with great artistic capabilities; he is best known for the improvements he made to the steam hammer. Our Archive contains material for Nasmyth, Gaskell and Company, James Nasmyth and Company, Patricroft Ironworks and Nasmyth Wilson and Company. Here you will find company drawings and Nasmyth's own schemebook, taken to show clients it details the company's designs and work. Nasmyth's non-engineering drawings are also featured.

View the full collection description on our archive catalogue: NAS

Collections

Scheme Book
Scheme Book
Steam Hammer
Steam Hammer

Items

Double lathe machine
Double lathe machine
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
East London Water Works
Floating mortar, design concept
Floating mortar, design concept
Improved radial drilling machine
Improved radial drilling machine
Key grooving machine
Key grooving machine
Key grooving machine
Key grooving machine
Key grooving machine
Key grooving machine
Nibbling machine
Nibbling machine
Packing press machine
Packing press machine