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Grinder Collection (page 3)

"Grinder: Unveiling the Evolution of a Timeless Tool" From Heath Robinson's ingenious invention, the patent double action grinder for asbestos

Background imageGrinder Collection: Le remouleur (colour litho)

Le remouleur (colour litho)
5205014 Le remouleur (colour litho) by Fraipont, Gustave (1849-after 1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le remouleur. Illustration for Le Vocabulaire des Petits by M Fournier with designs by)

Background imageGrinder Collection: Cocoa grinder (chromolitho)

Cocoa grinder (chromolitho)
977649 Cocoa grinder (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa grinder. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageGrinder Collection: Utensils (colour litho)

Utensils (colour litho)
3096756 Utensils (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Utensils. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther)

Background imageGrinder Collection: Garrett and Sons Improved Stone Mill for Grinding Wheat (engraving)

Garrett and Sons Improved Stone Mill for Grinding Wheat (engraving)
KW200162 Garrett and Sons Improved Stone Mill for Grinding Wheat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGrinder Collection: The transformation

The transformation
Victoria Glinka

Background imageGrinder Collection: The end of time

The end of time
Victoria Glinka

Background imageGrinder Collection: The origami

The origami
Victoria Glinka

Background imageGrinder Collection: Coffee and cigarettes

Coffee and cigarettes
mario grobenski - psychodaddy

Background imageGrinder Collection: Don't you like our present?!

Don't you like our present?!
Victoria Glinka

Background imageGrinder Collection: The liposuction

The liposuction
Victoria Glinka

Background imageGrinder Collection: Contains 0% REAL FRUIT!!

Contains 0% REAL FRUIT!!
Timothy Tichy

Background imageGrinder Collection: Color Mix

Color Mix
Hamid Hanjar

Background imageGrinder Collection: the grinder

the grinder
Farid Kazamil

Background imageGrinder Collection: coffee time

coffee time
Rostovskiy Anton

Background imageGrinder Collection: Irresistible fragrance

Irresistible fragrance
Cristiano Giani

Background imageGrinder Collection: Knife grinders seen here at work in a unknown village in the East of England Circa 1935

Knife grinders seen here at work in a unknown village in the East of England Circa 1935

Background imageGrinder Collection: Hand-Cranked Grinder Date: 1880

Hand-Cranked Grinder Date: 1880

Background imageGrinder Collection: Grinder and Scoop Date: 1865

Grinder and Scoop Date: 1865

Background imageGrinder Collection: Street trade - knife grinder

Street trade - knife grinder
knife grinder on the streets. Date: 1885

Background imageGrinder Collection: Organ Grinder (Anon)

Organ Grinder (Anon)
An organ-grinder and his monkey. Date: circa 1880

Background imageGrinder Collection: FRENCH KNIFE GRINDER

FRENCH KNIFE GRINDER
A knife grinder in a French street, watched by children and a dog Date: circa 1920

Background imageGrinder Collection: KNIFE GRINDER / WHEATLEY

KNIFE GRINDER / WHEATLEY
Knives, scissors and razors to grind?; a knife grinder operating in a London street. Date: 1795

Background imageGrinder Collection: HOT CHESTNUTS FOR SALE

HOT CHESTNUTS FOR SALE
A vendor of hot chestnuts; a smartly dressed woman and a chimney sweep boy are among his customers, while in the background an organ grinder and monkey also look for trade Date: circa 1920

Background imageGrinder Collection: Organ Grinder

Organ Grinder
London characters: the ORGAN GRINDER and his monkey come from Italy, and the songs he sings in our fog-grey streets are warm with nostalgia for their sunny homeland. Date: circa 1870

Background imageGrinder Collection: 1741 / ENRAGED MUSICIAN

1741 / ENRAGED MUSICIAN
A violinist is disturbed by a ballad singer, a screeching parrot, a piper, a drummer, a barking dog, a knife grinder, fighting cats and other noises Date: 1741

Background imageGrinder Collection: 17th century Grinder

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

Background imageGrinder Collection: Sheffield Steel manufactures 1866

Sheffield Steel manufactures 1866
Sheffield : scythe-grinders. Date: 1866

Background imageGrinder Collection: A really very bizarre silhouette postcard depicting a man with a dancing monkey

A really very bizarre silhouette postcard depicting a man with a dancing monkey, entertaining a young couple, the gentleman in a suit, the lady in the sheerest of sheer negligees

Background imageGrinder Collection: Broken tooth, illustration

Broken tooth, illustration
3d illustration of a broken white tooth

Background imageGrinder Collection: Craftsman puts finishing touches to replica suit of armour

Craftsman puts finishing touches to replica suit of armour
Sparks fly as a skilled craftsman puts the finishing touches to a replica suit of armour with conquistador-style morion in his workshop in Birmingham, England Date: 1992

Background imageGrinder Collection: Picture No. 12020441

Picture No. 12020441
Golden Hamster playing in the garden. Date:

Background imageGrinder Collection: Knives or Cisers to Grinde, Cries of London, (1688?)

Knives or Cisers to Grinde, Cries of London, (1688?)
Knives or Cisers to Grinde. A knives and scissors grinder who is also smoking a pipe. The man is sharpening an item on his grinder which he is operating by foot. Ffrom Cries of London, (1688?)

Background imageGrinder Collection: Knives or Cisers to Grind, Cries of London, (c1688?)

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

Background imageGrinder Collection: Knives to Grind, Cries of London, c1750. Artist: JM

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

Background imageGrinder Collection: Knives or Sizars to Grind, Cries of London, (c1688?)

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

Background imageGrinder Collection: The Knife Grinder, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph)

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

Background imageGrinder Collection: Grinding two metre saw blades at Slack Sellars & Co Ltd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963

Grinding two metre saw blades at Slack Sellars & Co Ltd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. To produce a smooth finish to the saw blades, the faces are ground on giant revolving grinding stones

Background imageGrinder Collection: Grinding the flashing from a casting, AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963

Grinding the flashing from a casting, AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. The flashing is the excess steel which is left on the casting when the steel sets

Background imageGrinder Collection: A Sketch of a Knife Grinder, 1753

A Sketch of a Knife Grinder, 1753

Background imageGrinder Collection: Steel manufactures of Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1866. Artist: M Jackson

Steel manufactures of Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1866. Artist: M Jackson
Steel manufactures of Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1866. The Hull, or workshop, of the razor grinder, with the use of the fan. A print from The Illustrated London News, 20 January 1866

Background imageGrinder Collection: Knife and scissors grinder, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

Knife and scissors grinder, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Knife and scissors grinder, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageGrinder Collection: Grinders at work on a wheel, c1880

Grinders at work on a wheel, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Background imageGrinder Collection: Grinding needle points, Redditch, England, c1830

Grinding needle points, Redditch, England, c1830. A grindstone driven by water or steam. Needle grinding was well-paid work but the lives of grinders were short owing to the inhalation of dust

Background imageGrinder Collection: England. Guildford. High Street. Engraving

England. Guildford. High Street. Engraving
England. Guildford. High Street. Surrey County. 1875. Millerlove colored Engraving

Background imageGrinder Collection: The make and mend workshop at the Stephenson Railway Museum, Silverlink

The make and mend workshop at the Stephenson Railway Museum, Silverlink, North Shields on 22nd June 1991

Background imageGrinder Collection: Sparks fly as the blacksmith works at the Forge, in Little Aston, Staffordshire

Sparks fly as the blacksmith works at the Forge, in Little Aston, Staffordshire

Background imageGrinder Collection: Chocolate making machine, melangeur

Chocolate making machine, melangeur
Illustration of a chocolate making machine, melangeur

Background imageGrinder Collection: Organ Grinder

Organ Grinder
circa 1893: Children dancing to the Pas de Quatre, a famous Gaiety piece, played by an organ grinder in a London street. (Photo by Paul Martin/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)



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"Grinder: Unveiling the Evolution of a Timeless Tool" From Heath Robinson's ingenious invention, the patent double action grinder for asbestos, to Hogarth's satirical depiction in "Enraged Musician, " grinders have played an intriguing role throughout history. In the bustling streets, the sight of a street trade grinder was commonplace. With sparks flying and metal turning red and hot, these skilled craftsmen were essential for sharpening knives and tools. However, their presence also contributed to noise pollution that plagued urban dwellers. During World War I, expert grinders at Wilkinson Sword Works became indispensable as they honed blades with precision for soldiers on the front lines. Their dedication ensured that our brave warriors were equipped with sharp weapons. Not limited to industrial use alone, grinders found their way into everyday life too. In 1888, Wm. Corns & Son introduced a combination coffee mill that revolutionized morning routines by grinding fresh beans effortlessly. The mesmerizing melodies of street music often accompanied by an organ grinder brought joy to many but faced rejection in 1858 due to concerns over noise disturbance. Cafexqui Coffee captured attention through its captivating advertisement featuring a powerful grinder transforming ordinary beans into aromatic perfection – promising an unparalleled coffee experience. London's vibrant streets witnessed knife grinders tirelessly working amidst the hustle and bustle; their mobile workshops serving as reminders of craftsmanship passed down through generations. As time progressed into the 1970s, mobile grinders emerged as versatile tools capable of tackling various tasks beyond just sharpening blades. They became bits and pieces necessary for any handyman or DIY enthusiast seeking efficiency in their projects. Through centuries of innovation and adaptation, grinders have remained steadfast companions in both professional settings like factories and personal spaces like kitchens or workshops. From shaping metals to enhancing flavors or even creating artful designs on nails – there seems no limit to what this humble tool can accomplish.