Grindstone Collection (page 3)

Needle-making equipment including, fig 2: George Priors dry grinder with box partly enclosing grindstone to minimise dust (1813). From Encyclopaedia Londinensis, London, 1819. Hand-coloured engraving

Perpetual motion: Grindstone driven, via work and spur, by an overshot water wheel. An Archimedean screw raises the used water to the reservoir, and the whole is supposed to work by perpetual motion

Itinerant knife grinder using treadle to turn his grindstone. His pet dog lies beside the barrow. From William Henry Pyne The Costume of Great Britain, London, 1808. Aquatint

Grinding needle points, Redditch, England. Grindstone driven by water or steam. Well paid, but lives of grinders short owing to inhalation of dust from grinding. Woodcut c1830

The Protestant Grind-Stone: William III and Queen Mary press the Popes nose to the grindstone turned by Anglican Bishops Sancroft and Compton

Neolithic grindstone, from France
Prehistory, France, Neolithic. Grindstone

A horse-drawn oil press, used to extract edible and medicinal oils from seeds and vegetables
OIL PRESS, 1568. A horse-drawn oil press, used to extract edible and medicinal oils from seeds and vegetables. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

KNIFE GRINDER, c1750. A London knife grinder of the mid-18th century. Line engraving, 19th century

KNIFE GRINDER, c1700. Steel engraving, 19th century, after the painting by Jan Weenix (c1640-1719)

KNIFE GRINDER, c1700. Line engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)

Old log cabin once used by woodsmen who maintained a mainly oak and hazel wood. Note the bird feeders and old knife sharpener

Woman grinding grain
Ancient Egyptian statuette of woman grinding grain. She holds a sack of grain between her knees and grinds the grain with a grindstone

Carpenter at Work / Sawing
A carpenter uses a large frame saw to split a thin piece of wood held tightly to his bench

Mobile Grinder 1970S
Henry Jones, mobile grinder with his grindstone on a trolley, Horley, Surrey, England

Back to the Grindstone
A grinder and his assistant sharpening knives or other tools on a grindstone

Neolithic grindstone, Al Beidha Neolithic Village, Jordan, Middle East

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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.