Collection of Mather & Platt objects and archives.

Made:: circa 1883-2000 in Manchester

maker:: Mather and Platt Limited

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Collection of Mather & Platt sprinker heads photographed on a
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Collection of Mather & Platt objects and archives.

The archive material consists of catalogues, in-house publications, various technical bulletins from professional bodies and in-house, and photograph albums of the earlier Salford Iron Works. Many of these documents relate to Mather & Platt's sprinklers and other fire protection equipment. There are also a few engineering drawings, some items relating to Mather & Platt company history and staff, such as company magazines and information on the pension scheme.

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Category:: Railways

Object Number:: Y2009.28

Materials:: metal

type:: collection of objects and archives

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Parts

Model of a Mather & Platt seawater pump

Model of a Mather & Platt seawater pump of a type developed to inject water into early North Sea oil wells.

Measurements:: 360 mm x 270 mm x 1000 mm,

Materials:: wood

Object Number:: Y2009.28.1

type:: pump model

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Power station boiler feed pump with cut-away sections

Power station boiler feed pump with cut-away sections

Power station boiler feed pump with cut-away sections, made by Mather & Platt Limited.

Measurements:: overall: 830 mm x 965 mm x 585 mm, 332 kg

Materials:: cast iron and steel (metal)

Object Number:: Y2009.28.2

type:: pump - machinery

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Brass plate inscribed 'Park House Mather & Platt Limited Engineers'

Brass plate inscribed 'Park House Mather & Platt Limited Engineers', saved from the building when it was demolished in the 1980s. Park House was the company's London office.

Measurements:: 310 mm x 860 mm,

Materials:: metal and Rectangular brass plate with rounded ends

Object Number:: Y2009.28.3

type:: name plate

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Fire alarm call point

Fire alarm call point, made by Mather & Platt Ltd, Manchester, c.1970.

Measurements:: 90 mm x 90 mm

Materials:: copper alloy and Red cast non ferrous metal box with glass window and hammer attached by a chain. Electrical connections to rear.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.4

type:: fire alarm call point

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Brass maker's name plate inscribed 'Supplied by Mather and Platt Ltd'

Brass maker's name plate inscribed 'Supplied by Mather and Platt Ltd', c.1970.

Measurements:: 35 mm x 230 mm,

Materials:: brass and Small rectangular cast brass nameplate with lettering in bright relief against an oxidised background

Object Number:: Y2009.28.5

type:: maker's name plate

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Brass maker's name plate, Mather & Platt Ltd

Brass maker's name plate bearing the legend 'Mather & Platt Ltd (Late Dawson, Taylor & Co) Park Works'.

Measurements:: 100 mm x 60 mm,

Materials:: brass and Small curved cast brass nameplate with lettering in relief against an oxidised background

Object Number:: Y2009.28.6

type:: maker's name plate

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Brass maker's name plate

Brass maker's name plate bearing the legend 'Mather & Platt Ltd'.

Measurements:: 30 mm x 700 mm,

Materials:: brass and Long thin cast brass nameplate with lettering in relief against an oxidised background

Object Number:: Y2009.28.7

type:: maker's name plate

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt bearing an image of an early six-colour textile printing machine

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt bearing an image of an early six-colour textile printing machine with double-cylinder diagonal steam engine, c.1885.

Measurements:: 4 mm x 197 mm x 247 mm,

Object Number:: Y2009.28.8

type:: place mat

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt, bearing an image of a raising machine for raising the pile on moleskins, beavers, etc. to resemble natural skins, c.1880.

Measurements:: 4 mm x 197 mm x 247 mm,

Object Number:: Y2009.28.9

type:: place mat

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt, bearing a picture of the Edison-Hopkinson patent slow-speed dynamo, driven direct by a Tower spherical engine, c.1885.

Measurements:: 4 mm x 197 mm x 247 mm,

Object Number:: Y2009.28.10

type:: place mat

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt, bearing an image of a double-cylinder diagonal steam engine driving a Manchester dynamo, c.1878.

Measurements:: 4 mm x 197 mm x 247 mm,

Object Number:: Y2009.28.11

type:: place mat

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt, bearing a picture of a Mather-Reynolds high-lift turbine pump driven by a Mather & Platt special direct-acting steam engine, c.1885.

Measurements:: 4 mm x 197 mm x 247 mm,

Object Number:: Y2009.28.12

type:: place mat

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt, bearing a picture of a double-cylinder diagonal steam engine used for driving separate machines such as printing machines and calendars, c.1878.

Measurements:: 4 mm x 197 mm x 247 mm,

Object Number:: Y2009.28.13

type:: place mat

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt

Place mat produced by Mather and Platt, bearing an image of a Mather's patent high-speed spring beetling machine for the finishing of finest sateens, linenettes, drills and white shirtings, c.1879.

Measurements:: 4 mm x 197 mm x 247 mm,

Object Number:: Y2009.28.14

type:: place mat

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Place mat produced by Mather & Platt

Place matl produced by Mather & Platt, bearing an image of an early light three-bowl friction calendar used for imparting a superior finish on cloth, c.1877.

Measurements:: 4 mm x 197 mm x 247 mm,

Object Number:: Y2009.28.15

type:: place mat

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pack of six coasters produced to promote Mather & Platt

Pack of six coasters produced to promote Mather & Platt.

Measurements:: 12 mm x 110 mm x 220 mm,

Object Number:: Y2009.28.16

type:: promotional object

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mounted butterfly specimen in circular glass display frame

Mounted butterfly specimen in circular glass display frame (boxed) produced to promote Mather & Platt butterfly valves.

Measurements:: Overall: 26 mm x 160 mm x 160 mm,

Object Number:: Y2009.28.17

type:: promotional object

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Parmlee fire sprinkler head

Parmlee fire sprinkler head, made by Mather & Platt, Manchester, 1878. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 75 mm x 40 mm 75 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.18

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire sprinkler head collected by Mather & Platt

Fire sprinkler head collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 110 mm x 70 mm 370 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.19

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire sprinkler head collected by Mather & Platt

Measurements:: 70 mm x 45 mm 129 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.20

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire sprinkler head made under licence by Mather & Platt

Fire sprinkler head made under licence by Mather & Platt, Manchester, 1882-1900. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 90 mm x 60 mm 182 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.21

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire sprinkler head

First bulb sprinkler produced by Mather & Platt, Manchester, 1923. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 85 mm x 90 mm 163 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.22

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire sprinkler head with metal sphere filled with mercury

Fire sprinkler head with metal sphere filled with mercury, (which ruptured on heating, releasing the water), c.1900, collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the

company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 120 mm x 75 mm 353 g

Materials:: brass , mercury and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.23

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire sprinkler head made by Mather & Platt

Fire sprinkler head made by Mather & Platt, Manchester, c. 1920-30. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 75 mm x 50 mm 147 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.24

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire sprinkler head

Walworth fire sprinkler head, c.1892-4, collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 130 mm x 70 mm 440 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.25

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire sprinkler head collected by Mather & Platt

Measurements:: 80 mm x 80 mm 186 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.26

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire sprinkler head

Walworth 5 fire sprinkler head, c.1888, collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 100 mm x 55 mm 297 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.27

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Fire sprinkler head

Grinnell type B 'Duraspeed' sprinkler, made by Mather and Platt, Manchester, 1933-1970s. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 90 mm x 45 mm 134 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.28

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Walworth upright fire sprinkler head collected by Mather & Platt

Walworth upright fire sprinkler head collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 170 mm x 55 mm 410 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.29

type:: sprinkler head

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Grinnell 'Duraspeed' soldered fire sprinkler head

Grinnell 'Duraspeed' soldered fire sprinkler head, type 'B', made by Mather & Platt, Manchester, 1933-34. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell

sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 85 mm x 50 mm 115 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.30

type:: sprinkler head

Grinnell fire sprinkler head

Grinnell fire sprinkler head, type 'A', made by Mather & Platt, Manchester, c.1903. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 80 mm x 45 mm 169 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.31

type:: sprinkler head

Neracher fire sprinkler head

Neracher (also known as the Grinnell-Brause) fire sprinkler head, c.1888, collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the

Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 110 mm x 60 mm 190 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.32

type:: sprinkler head

Fire sprinkler head

Very early glass bulb fire sprinkler head collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 60 mm x 40 mm 125 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.33

type:: sprinkler head

Harkness fire sprinkler head (similar to Grinnell sprinkler)

Harkness fire sprinkler head (similar to Grinnell sprinkler), c.1890-1900, collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the

Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 75 mm x 65 mm 178 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.34

type:: sprinkler head

Draper fire sprinkler head

Draper fire sprinkler head, c.1884, collected by Mather and Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 90 mm x 90 mm 368 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.35

type:: sprinkler head

Fire sprinkler head made by Morris Sprinkler Co. Ltd

Fire sprinkler head made by Morris Sprinkler Co. Ltd, London, c.1903, and collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the

Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 80 mm x 55 mm 147 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.36

type:: sprinkler head

Grinnell type C fire sprinkler head

Grinnell type C ornamental 'Quartzoid' bulb fire sprinkler head, made by Mather & Platt, Manchester, c.1934-5 and probably used on a passenger ship or in offices. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when

the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 100 mm x 85 mm 205 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.37

type:: sprinkler head

Manufacturers C-type fire sprinler head

Manufacturers C-type fire sprinkler head, 1907, collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 95 mm x 50 mm 148 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.38

type:: sprinkler head

Fire sprinkler head

Fire sprinkler control valve for zone control, feeding open sprinklers, collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the

Grinnell sprinkler patent.

Measurements:: 90 mm x 80 mm 333 g

Materials:: brass and Sprinkler head manufactured from brass, to thread into associated pipework (not collected) and device to trigger water release in event of fire or heat.

Object Number:: Y2009.28.39

type:: sprinkler head

Witter (UK) fire sprinkler head

Witter (UK) fire sprinkler head, pre-1905, collected by Mather & Platt, Manchester. Part of sprinkler collection showing the development of fire sprinkler heads from 1885 when the company acquired the UK rights for the Grinnell sprinkler patent.