Grindstone Collection

Persian women using a large grindstone, Iran Date: circa 1900s

Farming / Sharpening Tools
Sharpening tools on a grindstone - one man turns the wheel, his mate presents the blade to the stone

Full-length portrait of a neapolitan scissors sharpener, a very young boy, in ragged clothing. The boy is barefoot and wears a cap and holds a stick in his right hand

Knife sharpener at work Italy. Date of Photograph:1930 -1950 ca

A few men in a group in front of a shop. One of them is sharpening a saw on a pedal grindstone. Date of Photograph:1930 -1940 ca

Illustration for Charles Dickens Novel A Tale of two cities, 1910 (engraving)
1000793 Illustration for Charles Dickens Novel A Tale of two cities, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Dickens A Tale of two cities)

A Kitchen in the Tierra Caliente; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid
A Kitchen in the " Tierra Caliente" ; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. [Women cooking tortillas. Note metate for grinding the maize in the foreground, and Christian image behind]

Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation (colour litho)
3648303 Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation)

The Knife-Grinder, 1850. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Knife-Grinder, 1850

Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate) in the Form of a Feline, A. D. 500 / 1000
Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate) in the Form of a Feline, A.D. 500/1000

Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate), A. D. 1 / 500. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate), A.D. 1/500

At the Grindstone-A Suffolk Farmyard, c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888
At the Grindstone-A Suffolk Farmyard, c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xxx from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

The Deserter, 1884 (pencil and watercolour with scratching out)
659730 The Deserter, 1884 (pencil and watercolour with scratching out) by Gregory, Charles (1810-96); 71.1x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deserter. Charles Gregory (1849-1920)

Knife shapening grindstone (chromolitho)
977694 Knife shapening grindstone (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knife shapening grindstone)

Die-Sinker (engraving)
2801965 Die-Sinker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die-Sinker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

A millstone turned by a donkey, from Saint-Romain-en-Gal (mosaic)
XIR165500 A millstone turned by a donkey, from Saint-Romain-en-Gal (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Saddle quern with grinding stone, from a farm at Mingies Ditch, Oxfordshire
AMQ185032 Saddle quern with grinding stone, from a farm at Mingies Ditch, Oxfordshire, Iron Age (stone) by Iron Age; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Samson Turning the Philistines Millstone, 1887 (oil on canvas)
XIR219616 Samson Turning the Philistines Millstone, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Leroy, Paul Alexander Alfred (1860-1942); 22x18.2 cm; Musee Municipal, Cambrai

Melencolia I by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) on of his 3 master engravings completed
5615762 Melencolia I by Albrecht DAorer (1471-1528) on of his 3 master engravings completed in 1514. by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blade mill with grindstones designed by John Smeaton
View, plan and elevation of a blade mill with grindstones designed by John Smeaton. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G. Kearsley, London, 1813

Hans in Luck (after the Brothers Grimm) broadsheet published by Gustav Weise, Stuttgart
DHC379981 Hans in Luck (after the Brothers Grimm) broadsheet published by Gustav Weise, Stuttgart, 1860 (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht; German

A Victorian Christmas card of two cupids sharpening an arrow at a grindstone, c
3605366 A Victorian Christmas card of two cupids sharpening an arrow at a grindstone, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Cupids on a romantic card by Robert Dudley
Two cupids on a romantic card by Robert Dudley, sharpening an arrow on a grindstone -- Such glee be thine as sunny smiles create! Date: circa 1880s

Knife grinder (engraving)
3648019 Knife grinder (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knife grinder. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Knife grinder from Auvergne (engraving)
3648002 Knife grinder from Auvergne (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knife grinder from Auvergne)

Workshop of a wood turner, illustration from the Revue de l
REV326123 Workshop of a wood turner, illustration from the Revue de l Education Nouvelle (colour litho) by Renard, Edouard (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Grinding wheat in Jerusalem, c. 1867-98 (b / w photo)
PEF446197 Grinding wheat in Jerusalem, c.1867-98 (b/w photo) by Bonfils Studio (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; French, out of copyright

Hans in Luck (after the Brothers Grimm), no. 213 from Muenchener Bilderbogen published by
DHC379982 Hans in Luck (after the Brothers Grimm), no.213 from Muenchener Bilderbogen published by Braun & Schneider, Munich, 1880 (colour litho) by Voltz

The Knife Grinder (engraving)
820597 The Knife Grinder (engraving) by Weenix, Jan (1642-1719); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knife Grinder, Der Scheerenschleifer at work surrounded by his wife)

I m wearing my heart away for you, dear (colour litho)
3642845 I m wearing my heart away for you, dear (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I m wearing my heart away for you, dear)

Any knives, any scissors to grind? Any knives? (b / w photo)
3637367 Any knives, any scissors to grind? Any knives? (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Any knives, any scissors to grind? Any knives?)

Department of Ain in eastern France (chromolitho)
724677 Department of Ain in eastern France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Ain in eastern France)

The only manufacture in France of good razors of melted steel in the same manner as that
CHT248209 The only manufacture in France of good razors of melted steel in the same manner as that of Sheffield in England, Yorkshire

View across the Thames from Bugsbys Reach to Blackwall Date
View across the Thames from Bugsbys Reach to Blackwall

GRINDSTONE HANDBILL
Handbill offering grindstones, mounted or unmounted in varying degrees of sophistication. Date: circa 1870

17th century Grinder
A grinder sharpens a knife on a grindstone. Date: 17th century

Nontron, Dordogne - Blacksmith High School. Date: 1906

Ancient Hand-Mill at Mount Tabor, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
Ancient Hand-Mill at Mount Tabor, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]

A log-built mill and a water-wheel grindstone, on Stalheims river, Naerodal, Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]

The Knife Grinder or Principle of Glittering, 1912-3 (oil on canvas)
3247967 The Knife Grinder or Principle of Glittering, 1912-3 (oil on canvas) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 79.5x79.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Knives or Cisers to Grind, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Knives or Cisers to Grind. A knife and scissors grinder at work, with his grindstones on a barrow improvised to transport them. He is smoking as he works. From Cries of London, c1750

Knives to Grind, Cries of London, c1750. Artist: JM
Knives to Grind, c1750. A knife grinder at work, with his grindstones on a barrow improvised to transport them. From Cries of London, c1750

Knives or Sizars to Grind, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Knives or Sizars to Grind. A knife and scissors grinder at work, with his grindstones on a barrow improvised to transport them. He is smoking as he works. From Cries of London, c1750

The Knife Grinder, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Charles II and the Kirk, 1651, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

A Rural Kitchen in the Tierras Calientes, Mexico, 1877. Mexican women making corn tortillas. On the left is a grindstone used to make the maize flour

Knife grinder, 1808. Artist: William Henry Pyne
Knife grinder, 1808. An itinerant knife grinder using a treadle to turn his grindstone mounted on a barrow. His dog lies patiently at front right

Needle-making equipment, 1819. The large machine at bottom right is George Priors dry grinder with a box partly enclosing the grindstone to minimise dust (1813)

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"Unveiling the Timeless Art of the Grindstone: From Persian Women to Dickens' Novels" Step into a world where time seems to stand still, as Persian women gracefully maneuver a large grindstone in Iran. The rhythmic motion of their hands transforms farming and sharpening tools, breathing life into their daily tasks. Transport yourself back to 1910 with an enchanting illustration from Charles Dickens' masterpiece, "A Tale of Two Cities. " A captivating engraving captures the essence of an era when grindstones played a vital role in shaping society's progress. Marvel at the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece, created between 1500-1510 by the Master of the Sa. This exquisite artwork showcases tradesmen skillfully honing scissors on a Christmas card, reminding us that even during festive times, dedication and craftsmanship never wavered. Embark on a zigzag journey through Mexico in 1875 with Thomas Mayne Reid's depiction of "A Kitchen in the Tierra Caliente. " Witness locals diligently grinding away at their grindstones, illustrating how this timeless tool transcended borders and cultures. Delve into social commentary with "Grinding Away; or, The Road to Starvation, " a color lithograph highlighting societal struggles. As Samson labored on his treadmill in 1754's oil painting, we are reminded that sometimes survival depends on relentless effort against all odds. Charles Emile Jacque's poignant piece titled "The Knife-Grinder" transports us to 1850. With every turn of his wheel and sparks flying from blades meeting stone, we witness both physical labor and metaphorical resilience etched onto this canvas. Discover ancient civilizations through ceremonial grinding tables (metates) dating back centuries. These magnificent artifacts take various forms - from feline-inspired designs between AD 500-1000 to unknown creators' masterpieces spanning AD 1-500 - showcasing humanity's ingenuity and reverence for the grindstone.