Ladles Collection

Traditional Japanese wooden bucket and ladle for washing sidewalk in a custom called uchimizu, Japan, Asia

Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538554 Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits

Capt. Buzzcott's army kitchen, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Capt
Capt. Buzzcott's [sic] army kitchen, between 1910 and 1920. USA Motor Field Kitchen, designed by Francis H. Buzzacott

Spoon, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Spoon, c. 1937

White Star Line - two Elkington plate ladles
White Star Line - pair of Elkington plate First Class ladles

Cook house, 1893. Creator: Unknown
Cook house, 1893. [ Camp McKibbin, Maryland. African American cooks preparing food for the army]

Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, 1893. Creator: William Cruikshank
Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, 1893. [Cook house, Maryland. African American cooks preparing food for the army]

Dinner Plates, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127377 Dinner Plates, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Soup Tureen, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127380 Soup Tureen, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

A Pair of Soup-Tureens, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127376 A Pair of Soup-Tureens, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Trade card, George Brownhill (engraving)
732121 Trade card, George Brownhill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, George Brownhill, plater of steel, maker of German silver spoons)

Buy My Pans and Spoons (engraving)
3647998 Buy My Pans and Spoons (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buy My Pans and Spoons)

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

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

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

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

Salvers, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127381 Salvers, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Epergne, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127378 Epergne, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Pepper pots, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127375 Pepper pots, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Going to the Store", illustration for a feature story
451969 Going to the Store", illustration for a feature story, A Community of Outcasts, from Appletons Journal, March 23, 1872 (litho) by American School

UTENSIL SELLER 1850
A street seller offering various household utensils. Date: 1850

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Mexico, Oaxaca, Large, earthenware pots of food cooking over hot coals

Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd - old Bessemer B furnace
After the cast. Fettling hole in ladle in readiness for another stopper, man on ram turning over the ladle. Knocking out test piece from cup.Image from Reminiscences: B.B.S.W

Organic tomato in a soup ladle

Fox water feature at a mossy Shinto shrine surrounded by thick forest in summer, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Mount Inari, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Picture No. 10899919
DOG - Chihuahua puppy Date:

Picture No. 10899918
DOG - Chihuahua puppy Date:

Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits, Wales

White ceramic ladle filled with mashed, orange coloured soup, garnished with fine strips of carrot and cream

Rolled up bamboo mat, ladles hanging from wall, ingredients on cutting board, in round wooden boxes and in bowls

Chemistry laboratory, 19th century
Chemistry laboratory, 19th-century artwork. At right is a workbench with bellows at which a chemist is working below a large skylight

Safety ladle showing crane mounting

James Nasmyths safety ladle invented February 1835 Date: 1862

Old style ladle for pouring molten metal Date: 1862

An assortment of slices, soup ladles and skimmers

Butler Ladles Soup
Mr. Edgar, the stuffy butler of the Edwardian Country House, carefully ladles out the soup into bowls during a formal dinner

Ablution ladles at the entrance of a Shinto shrine, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

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"Ladles: A Journey Through Time and Tradition" Step into the world of ladles, where history and culture intertwine. From the traditional Japanese wooden bucket and ladle used for uchimizu, a custom of washing sidewalks, to the exquisite Elkington plate ladles from the White Star Line, these utensils have stories to tell. Imagine standing in front of Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd's old Bessemer B furnace, witnessing the birthplace of sturdy ladles that served generations. In 1893, at Camp McKibbin in Marshall Hall, William Cruikshank captured a moment in time as people gathered around a cookhouse with trusty ladles in hand. Travel back further to 1745-46 when The Leinster Service showcased its elegance through silver dinner plates and soup tureens. These pieces exude sophistication and grace, reflecting an era long gone but not forgotten. George Brownhill's trade card showcases his craftsmanship as he proudly presents his engraved pans and spoons for sale. Meanwhile, "Monstrous Craws" invites us to a New Coalition Feast through a hand-colored engraving that captures both humor and curiosity. In this captivating journey through time, we discover how something as simple as a ladle can connect us to our past. Whether it be washing sidewalks or serving meals fit for royalty, these versatile tools have stood the test of time. So next time you hold a ladle in your hands, take a moment to appreciate its rich history, and is more than just an everyday kitchen tool; it is an artifact that carries stories from different cultures and eras—a true testament to human ingenuity throughout centuries.