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Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork, 1560-70. Creator: Erasmus HornickDesign for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork, 1560-70
A Treatise on Silhouette Likenesses, 1835. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele EdouartA Treatise on Silhouette Likenesses, 1835. [Johns Funny Story to Mary the Cook]
The Doctor Dismissing Death, September 15, 1785. September 15, 1785The Doctor Dismissing Death, September 15, 1785
Still Life with Fruit. Creator: Carducius Plantagenet ReamStill Life with Fruit
Russian enamel, majolica, wall painting, ceilings and japanned woodwork, (1898). Creator: UnknownRussian enamel, majolica, wall painting, ceilings and japanned woodwork, (1898). Figs 1-4: Wall-paintings on a spiral staircase in the Cathedral of the Annunciation at Moscow, 15th century
A Concise Encyclopaedia of Gastronomy, Section II, Fish, 1940, (1946). Creator: UnknownA Concise Encyclopaedia of Gastronomy, Section II, Fish, 1940, (1946). Cover Design for the Curwen Press : page of text with illustration of cutlery and grapevine
Silver gilt spoon, late 15th century, (1881). Creator: R I StevensonSilver gilt spoon, late 15th century, (1881). Etching of a short-handled spoon made in Denmark, engraved on the bowl with the figures of St Anne, the Virgin Mary and the infant Christ
Cutlery case, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillCutlery case, (1881). Etching of an undated container for for cutlery, made of silver and painted wood, described as Continental
Spoon and fork, 15th century, (1881). Creator: T CharbonnierSpoon and fork, 15th century, (1881). Etching of a rock-crystal and silver gilt spoon and fork, possibly made in Flanders
Seventeenth Century Silver, (c1937). Creator: UnknownSeventeenth Century Silver, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]
November - slaughtering the pig, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet TestardNovember - slaughtering the pig, 15th century, (1939). A man pins down the struggling pig and plunges his knife into its throat, severing its jugular vein and carotid artery
Silver Dinner Service, 1936. Creator: UnknownSilver Dinner Service, 1936. Silver service made by Danish silversmith, Georg Arthur Jensen (1866-1935). From " The Studio Volume III" [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1936.]
Le Gout, 1774. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le PrinceLe Gout, 1774. Taste. Group seated around an outdoor fire: a woman offers a spoonful of food to one of the children. Scene representing the sense of taste
Supper Tables with Buffet, c1907. Creator: UnknownSupper Tables with Buffet, c1907. Tables set with cutlery, vases of flowers, displays of fruit and elaborately folded napkins. On the sideboard is a tureen with soup bowls
Laid table at the Bell Inn in Edmonton, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottLaid table at the Bell Inn in Edmonton, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpins dinner set out for him, but his bolting horse prevents him from stopping
The Ampulla or Golden Eagle, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
Dessert - In this table arrangement the fruit service is Royal Copenhagen faience, 1939. From Decorative Art 1939 - The Studio Year Book, edited by C. G. Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1939]
Antiquities found in the excavations for the works of the new London Bridge, 1825. The items include examples of Roman pottery, a spoon, a chair and a lions head
Two spoon sellers, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul SandbyTwo spoon sellers, 1760. A couple selling spoons and asking for old brass or pewter; the man smokes a clay pipe and bangs the base of a pot or saucepan to attract peoples attention
Hard Metal Spoons, Cries of London, 1819. Artist: John Thomas SmithHard Metal Spoons, 1819. A spoon seller, carrying a bag and a handful of spoons. From Cries of London, 1819
Buddy Rich eating backstage at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, London, 1979
Cutlary from Champion Scissors, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1962A boxed range of cutlery from Champion Scissors, who produced the products from their factory in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 14 Dec 1962
Ampulla and Spoon, 1953. The pieces (second half 12th century) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA
One of the New Army making himself useful in his billet, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]
Victoria, 1856. Artist: Alfred CrowquillVictoria, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]
Hall of a Thousand Mats, whereJapanese Soldiers hang Lucky Spoons, Myajima, Japan, 1905. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1904]
La Soupe, c1900, (1917). Artist: Jacob Simon Hendrik KeverLa Soupe, c1900, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]
Court of the Cutlers Company: examining the work of their apprentices, London, 1902 (1903). The Worshipful Company of Cutlers is the guild for the trade of knife making and repairing
Silver, 1939.Table arrangement by The Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Company, Silver designed by Frantz Hingelberg, table mats by the National Linen Company. From The Studio Volume 117
Advert for Benedict processed peas, 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951
Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1836. Artist: James MahoneyScene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Oliver Twist causes a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge
Advertisement for Provost Oats, 1901. A print from The Illustrated London News, 23 February 1901
Medicine men dance around a cooking pot giving thanks to the Great Spirit, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoMedicine men dance around a cooking pot giving thanks to the Great Spirit, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841
Advert for Smedleys tinned fruit, 1936. A print from Tit-Bits, summer, 1936
La Bouillie, 1861 (1924). Artist: Jean Francois MilletLa Bouillie, c1861 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924
Unknown Title, c1870
Hull of the fork-grinders, Sheffield steel manufactures, 1866. Artist: PalmerHull of the fork-grinders, Sheffield steel manufactures, 1866. A print from the Illustrated London News, 10th March 1866
A cutlers shop, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)
Who ll buy spoons and larding pins?!, 1737-1742. Artist: BouchardonWho ll buy spoons and larding pins?!, 1737-1742. A larding pin was used to add moisture to the meat during cooking. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon
Spoons, 16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawSpoons, 16th century, (1843). The larger, made of silver gilt, is made of three parts. The handle is a fork, the prongs of which fit into the back of the bowl
Flirtation, 1885, (1912). Artist: John Seymour LucasFlirtation, 1885, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)
An International Punch, drawing for the magazine Le Journal pour Rire, 1849. Artist: Gustave DoreAn International Punch, drawing for the magazine Le Journal pour Rire, 1849. Found in the collection of the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, Moscow
French refugee children waiting for a train, 20 January 1918. From a private collection
Spoon in the Form of a Young Girl Carrying a Vase. 18th Dynasty. Located in the collection, Museum Louvre, Paris
The Chinchillas, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaThe Chinchillas, 1799. Plate 50 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
La Femme a la Cafetiere, c1890-1895. Artist: Paul CezanneLa Femme a la Cafetiere, c1890-1895. Woman with a Coffee Pot
The Cutler, 1823. Knife blades are shaped at a forge in the background and sharpened on a grindstone turned by a wheel operated by the boy on the right
Cutlery-making, c1750s. Plate taken from volume II of Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne de Science, des Arts et des Metiers