Skewer Collection

Various shoemaking tools
Various tools used by a shoemaker or cobbler, including scissors, pliers, hammers, a skewer, a ruler and strong thread

Doner kebab cooking, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Tools used by a saddler and upholsterer
Various tools used by a saddler and upholsterer, including pliers, pincers, skewers, needles and a knife

BBQ grilled chicken, chicken on rotating skewers

Kitchen Scene, 1620s. Creator: Peter Wtewael
Kitchen Scene, 1620s. meat on a skewer. The grins of housemaid and errand boy indicate their enjoyment of one anothers company

Cover design, Dombey and Son
Cover design, Part XI of Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens, August 1847, with illustrations by Hablot K Browne. 1847

Souvlakia, Paxos, The Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Fresh fish on grill at food stand during fish harvest, Rozmberk Pond, Trebon, Jindrichuv Hradec District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Spain, Andalusia, Malaga, Torremolinos, Sardine skewer at the chiringuito El Sardina

Mixed grilled meat in black tray on rustic wood table background from above, Italy

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Grilled snails on a skewer in a little shop on the road
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Grilled snails on a skewer in a little shop on the road in Sao TomA

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Yakitori Platter

Octopus on barbecue on Ochheuteal Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Saint Lucy, c. 1510 (engraving)
883326 Saint Lucy, c.1510 (engraving) by Master I.I.C.A. (fl.c.1500-1510); 19.7x16.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Lucia of Syracuse (283-304)

Souvlaki, popular Greek food consisting of small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer served with french fries, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brochette; Skewer; Speiler (engraving)
7195058 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brochette; Skewer; Speiler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brochette; Skewer; Speiler)

Skewer and Spoon from a Traveling Set, Augsburg, 1761 / 63. Creator: Unknown
Skewer and Spoon from a Traveling Set, Augsburg, 1761/63

Butchers Meat (chromolitho)
3651693 Butchers Meat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butchers Meat. Illustration for The Royal Cookery Book (Le Livre De Cuisine)

An Indian Kitchen, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495534 An Indian Kitchen, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photograph taken while Hooper was serving with the Madras Light Infantry in)

Cat feeder, plate from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different
STC413095 Cat feeder, plate from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Jean-Baptiste Haussard (fl.1678-1749)

"There was a Young Lady of Troy, whom several large Flies did annoy", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386675 " There was a Young Lady of Troy, whom several large Flies did annoy", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

End of the Hunt, Mingrelia, plate 6 from a book on the Caucasus
STC188690 End of the Hunt, Mingrelia, plate 6 from a book on the Caucasus, engraved by Adolphe Mouilleron (1820-81) published by Alfred Leon Lemercier, Paris, 1847 (litho) by Gagarin

Preparing for the Dog Show (engraving)
1623132 Preparing for the Dog Show (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Dog Show)

Marshmallow Teatime
Jacqueline Hammer

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Thailand, Bangkok, Primary School girl in uniform at sausage stall outside BTS Skytrain station

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Spit-roasted chicken cooking over hot embers in the Avni Rustemi Market

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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Skewered Tandoori chicken while being baked inside a Tandoor Oven at the front of an Indian restaurant

Atelettes -- food on decorative skewers, including shellfish, vegetables, crystallised fruit, truffles and jelly. circa 1890

Personification Virtue Numismata virorum illustrium ex Barbadica gente
Personification of Virtue Numismata virorum illustrium ex Barbadica gente (series title), A console with the female personification of Virtue

Thailand, seafood stalls found all over Thailand

Stew with sausage skewers and basket of breads

BBQ chicken, wood grilled

Grilled red onions on barbeque grill

Plate of Souvlaki, Tstatsiki and sliced lemons, served as a meze dish, view from above

Black and white illustration of two kebabs

Black and white illustration of putting hot dog sausages on skewer

Black and white illustration of putting filleted fish on skewers

Spit roasting of ham on barbecue grill with corn cobs, close-up

Variety of meat and fish skewers, close-up

Illustration of a Tyrannosaurus Rex cooking food over a campfire

A word of comfort, Dent, William, active 1783-1793, en sanguine engraving 1790, a British satire on the efforts of Charles James Fox to get the Test and Corporation Acts repealed

Vegetarian grilling, mushrooms and potato on skewers, Germany

Bangkok, Thailand - Tilted view of a street vendor selling various Thai foods on wood skewers. (Editorial Usage Only)

Fresh cooked food at the Shilin Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Cooked squid, Shilin Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Tofu for sale, Shilin Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

A Word Of Comfort, Dent, William, Active 1783-1793, En Sanguine Engraving 1790, A British Satire On The Efforts Of Charles James Fox To Get The Test And Corporation Acts Repealed

Prosciutto-wrapped scallop brochettes with sauce bearnaise

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Skewer: A Versatile Tool for Shoemakers, Cooks, and More From various shoemaking tools to the tools used by saddlers and upholsterers, the skewer has proven its versatility throughout history. But it's not just a tool; it also represents delicious culinary delights from different corners of the world. In Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, doner kebab cooking is an art that involves stacking succulent layers of meat on rotating skewers. The tantalizing aroma fills the streets as locals and tourists alike indulge in this mouthwatering treat. Meanwhile, in BBQ joints worldwide, grilled chicken sizzles on rotating skewers over open flames. The charred perfection achieved through this method creates a smoky flavor that keeps us coming back for more. Traveling back in time to the 1620s with Peter Wtewael's kitchen scene painting reveals another use for skewers. In those days, they were essential utensils for preparing meals and holding ingredients together during cooking. Even literature recognizes the significance of skewers. Charles Dickens' novel "Dombey and Son" features a cover design showcasing intricate patterns reminiscent of decorative skewers—a testament to their cultural importance. Venturing into Greece's Ionian Islands brings us souvlakia - succulent pieces of meat cooked on wooden or metal skewers. These Greek delicacies are often enjoyed while overlooking breathtaking island vistas. For those who appreciate both aesthetics and taste buds' satisfaction, atelettes present food beautifully arranged on decorative skewers—a feast for both eyes and palate. Heading south to Andalusia in Spain leads us to Malaga's Torremolinos beachfront where chiringuito El Sardina serves up mouthwatering sardine skewers—perfectly grilled seafood infused with Mediterranean flavors under sunny skies. Italy offers its own take on mixed grilled meats served enticingly on rustic wood tables—the perfect backdrop for a culinary masterpiece that combines flavors from various regions.