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Items from the James Watt Collection

Various, late 17th–early 19th century

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham

Collection includes: chatelaine by M Boulton possibly given to Watt by Boulton; 'Portrait of Matthew Boulton' oil by Sir W Beechey; 'Portrait of James Watt' drawing by Sir FL Chantrey; gold fob watch owned by James Watt Junior containing a portrait of its owner; oak bedside table, oak bidet, oak luggage stand and various designs for other furniture all by Richard Bridgens.

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Title of artwork, date

Items from the James Watt Collection, late 17th–early 19th century

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Various

Dimensions

Various

Grant

68586

Total cost

214341

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