Cornish Engine House
The Engine House, once the beating heart of Cornish mining communities, holds deep cultural significance in Cornwall, dotted around the landscape they are a familiar sight cherished by every lover of Cornwall.
These iconic stone buildings once housed steam engines that powered pumps, hoists, and other machinery in Cornwall’s deep tin mines. Towering above the landscape, they stand as monuments to the ingenuity, resilience, and industrial achievements of Cornish communities.
The Engine House symbolizes the pioneering spirit and labour of countless miners, whose skills and determination shaped Cornwall's economy and identity forming an enduring link between past, present, and cultural identity.
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This delightful keyring in the shape of a Cornish engine house makes a thoughtful gift for those who appreciate all things Cornish. Crafted from authentic Cornish tin, it's a charming way to share a piece of home with loved ones living overseas. (It also makes a great conversation starter!).
Approx 3.5 cm (6.5 cm including chain).
Presented in a suedette effect gift bag and issued with a certificate of authentication explaining the origin of our tin and a brief history of Cornish tin mining.
This traditional engine house design has been beautifully cast from pure Cornish tin and mounted on a round of Cornish granite to make a very special Cornish paperweight. With locally quarried granite and a casting made from South Crofty tin in our workshops in Cornwall, everything about this beautiful item is Cornish through and through. A wonderful gift for anyone with a connection to the county.
Weight approx: 350 grams. Height approx 7 cm.
Presented in a quality gift box and issued with a certificate of authentication explaining the origin of our tin.
A charming reminder of one of Cornwall's most iconic sights, this lovely pure Cornish tin casting is a lovely keepsake. An ideal gift for a friend or family member overseas with connections to the county, or for anyone who loves Cornish history and heritage.
Height approx 4 cm.
Presented in an eco cotton pouch and issued with a certificate of authentication explaining the origin of our tin and a brief history of Cornish tin mining.
This delightful brooch is beautifully designed in the shape of an iconic Cornish engine house. Crafted with pure Cornish tin, it features a 1" silver plated brooch back and is displayed on a square of Cornish tartan.
The brooch comes with a presentation box and a certificate of authentication, providing detailed information about the origin of the tin.
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