Ferguson Foundry Patterns - Group 5

A distinctive group of three original wooden foundry patterns rescued from Ferguson Shipbuilders on the River Clyde.

Two were handcrafted for casting large hexagonal nuts, while the third represents a cylindrical marine engineering component. Retaining their original red paintwork and industrial patina, these authentic shipbuilding artefacts make striking decorative pieces and fascinating examples of traditional craftsmanship.

These original wooden foundry patterns were salvaged by Trinity Marine from the historic pattern workshop of Ferguson Shipbuilders, Port Glasgow, the last remaining commercial shipyard on the River Clyde.

Facing imminent demolition, a company director contacted Trinity Marine to help preserve this remarkable collection. Following an eight-hour journey from Devon, we arrived as demolition was underway, rescuing the patterns by lowering sacks through an opening in the building’s wall to our waiting van.

Originally handcrafted to produce metal castings for ship construction, these fascinating industrial artefacts represent generations of traditional Clyde shipbuilding craftsmanship.

Modern Uses: Today, these wonderfully sculptural pieces make exceptional industrial wall art, restaurant and pub décor, architectural feature walls, framed displays, office installations and film or television props. Their unusual geometric shapes, authentic patina and remarkable provenance make them particularly appealing to interior designers, collectors and anyone seeking genuine British industrial heritage.