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Paxman Brass Boiler Plate
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Paxman Brass Boiler Plate

1900 - 1920
Description

Paxman brass boiler plate, Colchester, England, circa 1925.

Paxman Davey & Co Ltd. Manufacturer of steam engines and diesel engines, Established in 1865 by James Noah Paxman, in partnership with two brothers Henry and Charles Davey; traded as ‘Davey, Paxman & Davey, Engineers’.

Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Cast Brass Boiler Plate to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245310
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Paxman brass boiler plate, Colchester, England, circa 1925.

Paxman Davey & Co Ltd.

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Manufacturer of steam engines and diesel engines, Established in 1865 by James Noah Paxman, in partnership with two brothers Henry and Charles Davey; traded as ‘Davey, Paxman & Davey, Engineers’.
Hatchwell Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Cast Brass Boiler Plate to the 1920s.

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245310
Hatchwell Antiques
Hatchwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes.
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Archive I A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes.

Paxman Brass Boiler Plate

Archive II A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes. View II
Archive III A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes. View III
Archive IV A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes. View IV
Archive V A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes. View V
Archive VI A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes. View VIII
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A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes.
Paxman brass boiler plate
Ref: SA1245310
A rectangular cast brass Paxman boiler plate featuring bold raised lettering against a dark stippled background with corner mounting holes.
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  • ObjectWall Plaque
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialCast Brass
  • ColourBrass Gold
  • MotifsRaised relief lettering, Stippled background, Corner mounting holes, Rectangular frame
  • SizeH 10.5 cm (4 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in)

This industrial wall plaque is a cast brass Paxman boiler plate from the 1920 period. The piece displays a brass gold colour with raised relief lettering reading the manufacturer name across the surface. A dark stippled background contrasts against the polished finish of the letters, while a rectangular frame encloses the design. Four corner mounting holes provide the original hardware for attachment to machinery or walls. The plate exhibits visible surface wear and oxidation on the metal surface, reflecting its industrial origins as a steam and diesel engine identifier from Colchester, England. Measuring 10.5 cm high and 23.5 cm wide, the compact rectangular format makes it suitable for display in a home today. Collectors can position this item on a bookshelf as a decorative object within an industrial loft interior scheme, or mount it directly onto a study wall to highlight its historical mechanical heritage.

FAQs

A boiler plate or makers plate is a cast metal sign attached to industrial machinery, steam engines, or boilers to identify the manufacturer. Historically, engineering firms used heavy cast brass or iron plates to ensure durability in high-temperature operating environments.

Traditional makers plates were created using sand-casting techniques, resulting in raised relief lettering set against a textured or stippled background. They were predominantly crafted from solid brass, bronze, or cast iron, complete with pre-drilled corner holes for secure mounting.

Authentic pieces display natural surface wear, dark oxidisation within the recessed background, and hand-finished edges consistent with period foundry casting. Original plates feature solid weight, clear corner mounting points, and distinct depth between the background and lettering.

Industrial nameplates can be mounted on a gallery wall alongside framed technical drawings or displayed freestanding on a bookshelf using a discreet plate stand. They introduce metallic warmth and tactile interest into modern industrial and utilitarian interior schemes.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. If cleaning is required, use warm water and mild soap, avoiding abrasive pads or chemical polishes that strip the dark contrast oxidisation from the recessed textured background.
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