Grinder Collection (page 6)

Chicken and potato puree passed through baby food grinder and in bowl with spoon, woman in background

Wooden pepper grinder with stainless steel handle, and crushed peppercorns at base

Hand grinding rock salt onto slices of aubergine in colander, close-up

A clear salt grinder with rock salt scattered in front of it

Baby food grinder, masher and bowl, and microwave steamer with valve in the lid

Making masala, transferring dry-roasted spices to a spice mill

History of Exploration, Portable sugar grinder From Journey to historic and picturesque Brazil by Jean Baptiste Debret
History of Exploration, 19th century, Brazil. Portable sugar grinder. From Journey to historic and picturesque Brazil of Jean Baptiste Debret, 1834

Lava cylindrical millstone used for grinding wheat, from House of the Blacksmith, Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Lava cylindrical millstone used for grinding wheat. From Pompei, House of the Blacksmith

Pestle and mortar

Linen manufacturing, France C017 / 7919
Linen manufacturing. Machinery for grinding flax on the scutching line of the Terre de Lin linen factory, Saint Pierre le Viger, France

Brick making buffalo mill to soften clay - Rangoon -. to pour into a super meat grinder with bullocks going round and round to squeeze it into a malleable mass... Date: 1952

Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus) with baby in pouch, captive, Australia

STREET MUSICIAN, 1868. The soldier minstrel. A disabled American Civil War veteran as organ grinder. Wood engraving, American, 1868

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)

SHEFFIELD: FACTORY, 1866. Blade grinders at a knife factory in Sheffield, England. Wood engraving, English, 1866

TURKEY: COFFEE, 1688. A Turkish man drinking coffee, and, in the lower panel, a Turkish coffee mill lying beside a coffee plant. Line engraving, German, 1688

STREET MUSICIAN, 1875. Wood engraving, American, 1875

STREET MUSICIAN, 1850. The Organ Grinder. Wood engraving, American, c1850

HURDY GURDY. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

STREET MUSICIANS, 1854. Our Street. Wood engraving, American, 1854

ONE-MAN BAND, 1867. New York Street Musicians - An Individual Band. Line engraving, American, 1867

German Organ Grinder with small monkey attracts a crowd of appreciative children (the girl in the foreground is celebrating her birthday), drawn by the music and the spectacle

Street musicians
Three street musicians ply their trade on London Street-an old soldier grinds the organ, whilst a woman and a boy bawl out the words

Street music: St Cecilias Day street scene, 1837
A street scene showing the cacophony of noises to be heard on St Cecilas feast day, the patron saint of music, which falls in November

Street music: organ grinder, 1789
An organ grinder plying his trade, surrounded by various other musicians. A buxom lady plays a stringed instument, while a boy and his dog look on. Date: c.1789

Street music: Organ grinder, 1872
A Civil War veteran turns his hand to organ grinding in New York, 1872. Date: 1872

Street music: hopeful organ grinder
An organ grinder looks up hopefully whilst plying his trade at the kerbside. Perhaps he is serenading someone in a upper window

Oxford Street Traffic
Horse-drawn traffic - and an organ grinder - near Oxford Circus. Date: 1890s

Street music: organ grinders quarter, 1875
An Italian colony in London: the organ grinders quarter near Hatton Gardens. Date: 1875

Coffee Grinder
A stylish coffee grinder. Date: 1980

Street music: Barrel organ grinder, c. 1890
A barrel organ grinder plying his trade. Date: c.1890

Street music: Flemish hurdy gurdy player
Flemish street scene showing a hurdy gurdy player performing for some peasants. Date: 17th century

Street music: Organ grinder, c. 1900
An Italian lady grinds an organ, whilst a girl shakes a tambourine. According to the caption accompanying this picture, the babies next to the wheeled organ are sometime used as a means to draw in

Street music: organ grinder claimant, 1873
The " nobleman" organ grinder: a claimant to a title whilst on tour through the Irish provinces. Though he refused to name himself

Street music: Unfair competition, 1892
A London organ grinder plying his trade finds he can t compete when he plays outside the Royal Albert Hall. Date: 1892

Street music: Talent appreciated, 1869
A cook and parlourmaid admire an organ grinder and his " expressive" playing from a downstairs window. Date: 1869

Street music: Bob the dancing dog, 1816
Blind street musician Charles Wood with his organ and dancing dog Bob. Date: 1816

Street music: The organ grinding nuisance, 1864
A difference of opinion: an old lady and a child encourage an organ grinder to play in the street, despite the pleas of a maid on behalf of a suffering invalid. Date: 1864

An Indian knife grinder
An Indian street knife grinder. Date: circa 1910s

Good Coffee Tip
The essence of good coffee is keeping it hot, so stand the coffee jug in a basin of hot water, put the grounds in the jug, pour on boiling water and stand it by the heated stove. Date: 1930s

Knife-Grinder / Belgium
A knife grinder working at Tournai market in Belgium Date: 1950

Olive millstone. This 18th century olive millstone was driven by animal traction and used to grind olives in the production of olive oil. Photographed at the Granada Science Park, in Granada, Spain

Salt mill

Salt and pepper mills

Pepper mill filled with peppercorns

ORGAN GRINDER, 1897. An organ-grinder and his wife in New York City, 1897

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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.