Maudslay, Sons and Field

Engineering company based in Lambeth, London

Maudslay, Sons and Field
IndustryEngineering
Founded1798
Defunct1900
FateClosed down, 1900
HeadquartersLambeth, London
Key people
Henry Maudslay, Joshua Field
ProductsMarine steam engines

Maudslay, Sons and Field was an engineering company based in Lambeth, London.

History

The company was founded by Henry Maudslay as Henry Maudslay and Company in 1798 and was later reorganised into Maudslay, Sons and Field in 1833 after his sons Thomas and Joseph, as well as Joshua Field joined the company. It specialised in building marine steam engines. The company produced a special steam-powered mill for the 1852 re-cutting of the Koh-i-Noor.[1]

See also

  • Great Wheel

References

  1. ^ The Illustrated London News. Illustrated London News & Sketch Ltd. 24 July 1852. p. 54.

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