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Cutlery Collection (page 19)

"From Velazquez to Sheffield: A Journey Through the History of Cutlery" Step into the world and discover its fascinating history

Background imageCutlery Collection: Electroplated table service, for E. Bingham & Co. c. 1906

Electroplated table service, for E. Bingham & Co. c. 1906
CH378576 Electroplated table service, for E. Bingham & Co. c.1906 by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: A beautiful American lady, who was at the toilets on the California coast, was wrapped

A beautiful American lady, who was at the toilets on the California coast, was wrapped... (colour litho)
2783749 A beautiful American lady, who was at the toilets on the California coast, was wrapped... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCutlery Collection: Before the Meal; Avant le Repas (oil on canvas)

Before the Meal; Avant le Repas (oil on canvas)
1197458 Before the Meal; Avant le Repas (oil on canvas) by Millet, Francois (1851-1917); 50x65.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Millet, Francois (1851-1917)); Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageCutlery Collection: A set of six Liberty silver and enamel pastry forks, 1930 (silver)

A set of six Liberty silver and enamel pastry forks, 1930 (silver)
1764777 A set of six Liberty silver and enamel pastry forks, 1930 (silver) by Knox, Archibald (1864-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: A set of six Liberty silver and enamel pastry forks)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Cat, Mouse, Bacon and Cheese, c. 1820

Cat, Mouse, Bacon and Cheese, c. 1820
GG42370 Cat, Mouse, Bacon and Cheese, c.1820 by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: Toasting forks, London, 1794-98 (silver-mounted)

Toasting forks, London, 1794-98 (silver-mounted)
BAL6651 Toasting forks, London, 1794-98 (silver-mounted) by English School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: Fish-servers with carved ivory handles by J. Whipple and Co. Exeter, 1880 (silver)

Fish-servers with carved ivory handles by J. Whipple and Co. Exeter, 1880 (silver)
BAL6497 Fish-servers with carved ivory handles by J.Whipple and Co. Exeter, 1880 (silver) by English School, (19th century); N. Bloom & Son, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: Tea equipage, c. 1735 (silver & wood)

Tea equipage, c. 1735 (silver & wood)
LMG144851 Tea equipage, c.1735 (silver & wood) by Lamerie, Paul de (1688-1751); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info.: See also LMG 6368842)

Background imageCutlery Collection: A Soiree on the Terrace, (oil on canvas)

A Soiree on the Terrace, (oil on canvas)
989307 A Soiree on the Terrace, (oil on canvas) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 60.3x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soiree on the Terrace; Une Soiree sur la Terasse)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Pears and Grapes on a Table; Poires et Raisins sur une Table, 1913 (oil on canvas)

Pears and Grapes on a Table; Poires et Raisins sur une Table, 1913 (oil on canvas)
825120 Pears and Grapes on a Table; Poires et Raisins sur une Table, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 54.5x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCutlery Collection: A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate

A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate
827636 A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate, Crayfish and Shrimp in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Bowl, 1649 (oil on canvas) by Heem, Jan Davidsz

Background imageCutlery Collection: King George Vs picnic set, c. 1920 (silver, ceramic, leather & brass)

King George Vs picnic set, c. 1920 (silver, ceramic, leather & brass)
778897 King George Vs picnic set, c.1920 (silver, ceramic, leather & brass) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Design for dinner table arrangement (engraving)

Design for dinner table arrangement (engraving)
3621202 Design for dinner table arrangement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for dinner table arrangement)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Silver, Plate and Cutlery Department, Harrods (litho)

Silver, Plate and Cutlery Department, Harrods (litho)
2811642 Silver, Plate and Cutlery Department, Harrods (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver, Plate and Cutlery Department, Harrods)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Five criminals attack a steamer, in the middle of the day, in the port of Palermo (colour litho)

Five criminals attack a steamer, in the middle of the day, in the port of Palermo (colour litho)
2815266 Five criminals attack a steamer, in the middle of the day, in the port of Palermo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCutlery Collection: The Mole begged as a favour to be allowed to unpack it all by himself

The Mole begged as a favour to be allowed to unpack it all by himself
3100227 The Mole begged as a favour to be allowed to unpack it all by himself, from Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932), pub

Background imageCutlery Collection: Cornhill and Lombard Street, London, from the Poultry (coloured engraving)

Cornhill and Lombard Street, London, from the Poultry (coloured engraving)
584115 Cornhill and Lombard Street, London, from the Poultry (coloured engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornhill and Lombard Street, London)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Trades in Regency England: Grinding cutlery, iron works and flax spinning

Trades in Regency England: Grinding cutlery, iron works and flax spinning
6340305 Trades in Regency England: Grinding cutlery, iron works and flax spinning by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: Grinding cutlery, iron works and flax spinning)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Cheap Jack at the Country Fair

Cheap Jack at the Country Fair
NOO56738 Cheap Jack at the Country Fair by Downard, Ebenezer Newman (fl.1849-99); Private Collection; Photo eJohn Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: Silver Spoon and Cochleare (silver)

Silver Spoon and Cochleare (silver)
HSC241409 Silver Spoon and Cochleare (silver) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: Page of Advertisements (engraving)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1041062 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Supper tables with buffet (colour litho)

Supper tables with buffet (colour litho)
960345 Supper tables with buffet (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Supper tables with buffet.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCutlery Collection: Dinner Plates, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

Dinner Plates, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127379 Dinner Plates, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: Salt Cellars, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

Salt Cellars, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127374 Salt Cellars, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: Tea Service, 1792 (silver & wood)

Tea Service, 1792 (silver & wood)
1127906 Tea Service, 1792 (silver & wood) by Revere, Paul (1735-1818); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The most complete Revere service known)

Background imageCutlery Collection: The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127382 The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127373 The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: Straining spoon, c. 1725 (silver)

Straining spoon, c. 1725 (silver)
3084385 Straining spoon, c.1725 (silver) by Smith, Joseph (fl.c.1720-30); 15.8x2.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageCutlery Collection: Table service, late 19th century (silver)

Table service, late 19th century (silver)
2597507 Table service, late 19th century (silver) by Tiffany & Company; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings pattern, fully marked)

Background imageCutlery Collection: The Haymakers Lunch, 1857 (oil on canvas)

The Haymakers Lunch, 1857 (oil on canvas)
658566 The Haymakers Lunch, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Veyrassat, Jules (1828-93); 65x155 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Haymakers Lunch. Jules Jacques Veyrassat (1828-1893). Oil on canvas

Background imageCutlery Collection: The Last Rays; Les Dernieres Rayons, 1887-90 (oil on canvas)

The Last Rays; Les Dernieres Rayons, 1887-90 (oil on canvas)
659646 The Last Rays; Les Dernieres Rayons, 1887-90 (oil on canvas) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 130.2x195.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Rays; Les Dernieres Rayons)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Saint Bartholomew Spoon and Saint Paul Spoon, London, 1622 (silver)

Saint Bartholomew Spoon and Saint Paul Spoon, London, 1622 (silver)
491266 Saint Bartholomew Spoon and Saint Paul Spoon, London, 1622 (silver) by English School, (17th century); h:18.50 & h:18.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCutlery Collection: The mitron (oil on canvas)

The mitron (oil on canvas)
JEB4903440 The mitron (oil on canvas) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; French, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: 'Nature morte a la pipe, au roi de carreau, couteau et pichet'

"Nature morte a la pipe, au roi de carreau, couteau et pichet"
FIA5402968 " Nature morte a la pipe, au roi de carreau, couteau et pichet" (Still Life with a Pipe, a King of Diamonds, a Knife and a Pitcher) Peinture anonyme vers 1650 Oil on wood

Background imageCutlery Collection: Page of Advertisements (engraving)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1622943 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 December 1884)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Yellow Dahlias; Les Dahlias Jaunes, 1925 (oil on canvas)

Yellow Dahlias; Les Dahlias Jaunes, 1925 (oil on canvas)
824482 Yellow Dahlias; Les Dahlias Jaunes, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 65.8x81.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yellow Dahlias; Les Dahlias Jaunes)

Background imageCutlery Collection: The Meal (First Constitution); Die Mahlzeit (Erste Fassung), 1920 (oil on canvas)

The Meal (First Constitution); Die Mahlzeit (Erste Fassung), 1920 (oil on canvas)
824334 The Meal (First Constitution); Die Mahlzeit (Erste Fassung), 1920 (oil on canvas) by Egger-Lienz, Albin (1868-1926); 73x119.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Still-life with Peaches, (watercolour on paper)

Still-life with Peaches, (watercolour on paper)
823139 Still-life with Peaches, (watercolour on paper) by Hirst, Claude Raguet (1855-1942); 28.5x45.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still-life with Peaches. Claude Raguet Hirst (1855-1942)

Background imageCutlery Collection: The Dessert Table, 1873 (oil on canvas)

The Dessert Table, 1873 (oil on canvas)
823297 The Dessert Table, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Ream, Morston Constantine (1840-1898); 66x81.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dessert Table. Morston C. Ream (1840-1898). Oil on canvas

Background imageCutlery Collection: Mr H H Andrew, the Master Cutler, Sheffield (engraving)

Mr H H Andrew, the Master Cutler, Sheffield (engraving)
1100371 Mr H H Andrew, the Master Cutler, Sheffield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr H H Andrew, the Master Cutler, Sheffield)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Two pieces of 'Muster Nr. 2000'flatware: 1 fish knife, 1 fish fork

Two pieces of "Muster Nr. 2000"flatware: 1 fish knife, 1 fish fork
1072506 Two pieces of " Muster Nr. 2000" flatware: 1 fish knife, 1 fish fork, Designed 1901 (silverplated alpaca) by Olbrich, Joseph Maria (1867-1908); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageCutlery Collection: Six pieces of 'Tulipan'flatware: 1 table knife, 1 table fork, 1 tablespoon

Six pieces of "Tulipan"flatware: 1 table knife, 1 table fork, 1 tablespoon
1072502 Six pieces of " Tulipan" flatware: 1 table knife, 1 table fork, 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, 1 fish knife, 1 fish fork

Background imageCutlery Collection: Soup ladle, c. 1860 (coin silver and gilt)

Soup ladle, c. 1860 (coin silver and gilt)
1072481 Soup ladle, c.1860 (coin silver and gilt) by Newell Harding & Co. (fl.1851-1889); 7.6x9.5x33 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Dr. and Mrs. Dale Bennett; American, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: 'Bird'pattern macaroni knife, 1872 (silver and gilt)

"Bird"pattern macaroni knife, 1872 (silver and gilt)
1072476 " Bird" pattern macaroni knife, 1872 (silver and gilt) by American School, (19th century); 3.8x7.3x26.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: B.D. Beiderhase & Co)

Background imageCutlery Collection: Ice cream hatchet, c. 1880 (silver)

Ice cream hatchet, c. 1880 (silver)
1072475 Ice cream hatchet, c.1880 (silver) by Gorham Manufacturing Company; 2.2x8.3x28.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Dr. and Mrs. Dale Bennett; American, out of copyright

Background imageCutlery Collection: 'Bust'pattern crumber, late 1860s (coin silver)

"Bust"pattern crumber, late 1860s (coin silver)
1072473 " Bust" pattern crumber, late 1860s (coin silver) by Gorham Manufacturing Company; 3.2x6.7x31.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Dr. and Mrs

Background imageCutlery Collection: Fish slice and fork, 1869 (silver)

Fish slice and fork, 1869 (silver)
1072472 Fish slice and fork, 1869 (silver) by Gorham Manufacturing Company; 5.x7.3x30.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Gorham Manufacturing Company (1831-) American); gift of Dr

Background imageCutlery Collection: Fish slice and fork, c. 1870-80 (silver)

Fish slice and fork, c. 1870-80 (silver)
1072364 Fish slice and fork, c.1870-80 (silver) by Gorham Manufacturing Company; 0.64x5.87x26.35 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Dr. and Mrs. Dale Bennett; American, out of copyright



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"From Velazquez to Sheffield: A Journey Through the History of Cutlery" Step into the world and discover its fascinating history. Diego Velazquez's masterpiece, "Old Woman Cooking Eggs, " painted in 1618, showcases the importance of utensils even centuries ago. Fast forward to 1968, where Sheffield buffer girls diligently buffed forks, showcasing the craftsmanship that went into creating these essential tools for dining. In New Orleans, beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde became famous culinary delights. Imagine savoring these delicacies while using exquisite cutlery from Mappin Brothers' Queens Works or George Wing's knife handles manufactured in Sheffield back in 1887. The Trades Unionists Sheep Shear Co-operative Society steel sheep shears advertisement from c. 1900 reminds us that cutlery extends beyond just dining; it serves various purposes across different industries. During World War II, an advertisement by the American Meat Institute emphasized the role of sharp knives in preparing meat efficiently and safely – a testament to how cutlery impacts our daily lives. Delmonicos Restaurant's bustling kitchen captured by Joseph Byron in 1902 highlights how professional chefs rely on top-quality knives for their culinary creations. A whimsical Christmas card featuring owls and foxes carrying food reminds us that even festive occasions call for well-designed utensils. Alfred (Alfie) Shrubb, a famous long-distance runner known for his endurance, surely relied on proper nutrition prepared with reliable cutlery during his training sessions. And who can forget Turkish tea? Sipping this aromatic beverage is made all the more enjoyable with beautifully crafted teapots and delicate teaspoons designed specifically for this cultural tradition. Cutlery has come a long way throughout history – evolving from simple tools to works of art. Whether it's cooking eggs like Velazquez depicted or enjoying iconic dishes like beignets and chicory coffee, the significance remains constant.