Cutlery Collection

Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish Baroque painter. The Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

In a Roman Osteria, 1866 (oil on canvas)
XOS1273911 In a Roman Osteria, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Bloch, Carl (1834-90); 148.5x177.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; Danish, out of copyright

Sheffield buffer girls buffing forks, 1968
Colourised from a black and white original. Original at Sheffield Libraries: s42792

Famous food of New Orleans, beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

Advertisement for Robert Sorby and Sons, edge tool manufacturers, Carver Street, 1889
Image from Sheffield and Neighbourhood (page 208) (printed and published by Pawson and Brailsford, Sheffield, 1889 (Sheffield Local Studies Library: 914.274 S)

Advertisement for meat from the American Meat Institute, 1945
AD: MEAT, 1945. Advertisement for meat from the American Meat Institute, 1945

The kitchen of Delmonicos Restaurant, New York City. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1902
DELMONICOs RESTAURANT. The kitchen of Delmonicos Restaurant, New York City. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1902

Knife handles manufactured by George Wing of Sheffield, 1887
From an original dated 1887 at Sheffield Local Studies Library

Owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas card
An owl and three foxes carrying a roast bird, cutlery and holly through the snow on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Advertisement for Mappin Brothers, Queens Works, corner of Pond Street / Bakers Hill
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Advertisement for Trades Unionists Sheep Shear Co-operative Society steel sheep shears, Brunswick Works, Eldon Street
Original at Sheffield City Archives BandB/125

Full English breakfast

A Bonzo juggling act
Bonzo, the cute canine created by artist George Studdy in The Sketch magazine during the 1920s, performs a marvellous trick by balancing a plate, cutlery

Alfred ( Alfie ) Shrubb - Famous Long Distance Runner. He won all there was to win in long-distance running as is evident in this photograph

Turkish Tea, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

Unhealthy breakfast of beans and a heart shapedfried egg

Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197530 Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 33x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Spoon in the form of a nude girl swimming with a rectangular basin in front of her, c
1216367 Spoon in the form of a nude girl swimming with a rectangular basin in front of her, c.900-300 BC (faience) by Egyptian; length: 11 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

James Dixon and Sons, Cornish Place, advertisement, 1868
Image from Directory of Sheffield, Doncaster and Chesterfield, William White, 1868 (Local Studies Library: 914.274 S)

Needham, Veall and Tyzack Ltd. Eye Witness Works, Cutlery Manufacturers, 1919
Page from Register of trade marks of the Cutlers Company of Sheffield, 1919. Compiled by J. H. Whitham and D. Vickers.Original at Sheffield Archives ref. SY599/B7/1

Employees of John Henry Dickinson Ltd, Cutlers, Lowfield Cutlery Forge, Guernsey Road
Original at Sheffield City Archives: MD8238/6/2

Thomas Ward and Sons, Group of men [workers?] outside Wardonia Works
Note the plus fours.The company began trading in Sheffield in 1927, assuming premises at Chaucer Works on the corner of Countess Road and Clough Road

Advertisement for Taylor Brothers, Manufacturers of Saws, Steel, Files, Machine Knives, etc
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 122 M

William Marples and Sons Ltd. Tool Makers, Hibernia Works, Westfield Terrace
Original at Sheffield Archives ref. SY122/2

Dinner on the beach in Downtown at sunset, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, North America

The Cook, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Cook, 1930. The Cook from Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland. After an illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914) colour printed by Edward Evans (1826-1905)

Etching and marking firms name and trade mark on cutlery, Sheffield, c. 1900
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s00346

Giant fork sculpture from Alimentarium food museum, Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland, Europe

Borscht, a traditional Russian beetroot soup, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Still Life: Coffee and Potatoes, 1897 (oil on canvas)
1196616 Still Life: Coffee and Potatoes, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); 51x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anker, Albert (1831-1910)); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss

Toast rack, egg dish, sardine box, caviar box, pickle frame, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

And now... ? Eat? Part 1
Wieteke de Kogel

Advertisement for Joseph Gibbins and Sons and Sons, scissor and knife manufacturers, Oxford Road Works, Oxford Road
Note the Great Exhibition Medal, 1851.Image from Sheffield and Neighbourhood (page 193 A) (printed and published by Pawson and Brailsford, Sheffield, 1889 (Sheffield Local Studies Library: 914.274 S)

A dye trader offers his brightly coloured wares in a roadside stall in Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Interior of French Cutlery Factory, Thiers - Knife Grinders
Interior of French Cutlery Factory (Coutellerie), Thiers, France - Knife Grinders (Emouleurs). Date: circa 1920s

The Kitchen (colour litho)
8633172 The Kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kitchen. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

Ornament: Vases, The Spoon, and the Ladle (engraving)
8647145 Ornament: Vases, The Spoon, and the Ladle (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vases, The Spoon, and the Ladle)

Ornament: Metal Objects, The Spoon (engraving)
8647172 Ornament: Metal Objects, The Spoon (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal Objects, The Spoon)

Fork out if you want a spoon, if not, look sharp and cut (colour litho)
8635541 Fork out if you want a spoon, if not, look sharp and cut (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fork out if you want a spoon, if not)

How to carve ham (b/w photo)
8657629 How to carve ham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to carve ham)

Cuillere (wood)
8678393 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images.

Friday (colour litho)
8674389 Friday (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friday. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

Fruit dishes. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen
FLO4732116 Fruit dishes. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany

Goblets, jugs and syrup jugs. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware
FLO4731962 Goblets, jugs and syrup jugs. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896.; (add.info.: Goblets)

Egg cups and egg frames. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory
FLO4731837 Egg cups and egg frames. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany

Lemon press, port basket, cork holder, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg
FLO4731833 Lemon press, port basket, cork holder, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Butter dish, butter cooler, butter plate, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg
FLO4731732 Butter dish, butter cooler, butter plate, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

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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.