Confectioner Collection (#3)

Cupid with baking tray on a Valentine card
Cupid with baking tray and verse on a Valentine card with pull tab. Date: circa 1890s

Queen Victorias twelfth cake 1849
Queen Victorias twelfth cake. The cake was designed and made by her Majestys confectioner, Mr Mawditt; it was approximately 30 inches in diameter. Date: 1849

Modern chefs, cooks and confectioners (chromolitho)
976498 Modern chefs, cooks and confectioners (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern chefs)

The Quickest Courtship on Record (engraving)
1056505 The Quickest Courtship on Record (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quickest Courtship on Record)

Shopkeepers: a confectioner, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners
STC439532 Shopkeepers: a confectioner, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Costumes and Ceremonies, c.1808-12 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

Cooks decorating Easter eggs and chicks in the kitchen at Maillard
MNY380834 Cooks decorating Easter eggs and chicks in the kitchen at Maillards Chocolate Manufacturers, 116-118 West 25th Street, New York

The confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380630 The confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Delmonico)

Engagement cake (photo)
6018394 Engagement cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engagement cake)

Show pieces (photo)
6018365 Show pieces (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Show pieces. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Cake with basket of roses (photo)
6018342 Cake with basket of roses (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cake with basket of roses)

Rose cake (photo)
6018340 Rose cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rose cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Harvest Thanksgiving-Day cake (photo)
6018397 Harvest Thanksgiving-Day cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvest Thanksgiving-Day cake)

Cocoa painting on iced top with buttercream flower (photo)
6018396 Cocoa painting on iced top with buttercream flower (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa painting on iced top with buttercream flower)

Birthday cake (photo)
6018377 Birthday cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthday cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Gingerbread house, Hansel and Gretel (photo)
6018366 Gingerbread house, Hansel and Gretel (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gingerbread house, Hansel and Gretel)

Prince Henry cake (photo)
6018354 Prince Henry cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry cake)

Cocoa painting on Marzipan cover (photo)
6018343 Cocoa painting on Marzipan cover (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa painting on Marzipan cover)

Wedding Cake presented to Princess Mary by the National Association of Master Bakers (photo)
5993411 Wedding Cake presented to Princess Mary by the National Association of Master Bakers (photo) by English Photographer

"Sevigne"Automatic Bread Wrapper (photo)
5993404 " Sevigne" Automatic Bread Wrapper (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Sevigne" Automatic Bread Wrapper)

Fountain Hot-water Pillar (photo)
5993393 Fountain Hot-water Pillar (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountain Hot-water Pillar)

Tea-measuring Machine (photo)
5993372 Tea-measuring Machine (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea-measuring Machine)

The Stages of Bread Manufacture (photo)
5993358 The Stages of Bread Manufacture (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stages of Bread Manufacture)

Ornamenting Room, National Bakery School, London (photo)
5993354 Ornamenting Room, National Bakery School, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamenting Room, National Bakery School, London)

Bread Bakery, National Bakery School, London (photo)
5993347 Bread Bakery, National Bakery School, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bread Bakery, National Bakery School, London)

Specimens of Gum Paste Ornamentation (photo)
5993333 Specimens of Gum Paste Ornamentation (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of Gum Paste Ornamentation)

Mystery Gateaux masked in Marzipan (photo)
5993324 Mystery Gateaux masked in Marzipan (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mystery Gateaux masked in Marzipan)

Scheme for a Tea Room and Club Room (photo)
5993322 Scheme for a Tea Room and Club Room (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scheme for a Tea Room and Club Room)

Types of Scotch and Fancy Bread (photo)
5993314 Types of Scotch and Fancy Bread (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Scotch and Fancy Bread)

Pulled Sugar and Nougat Centre Pieces (photo)
5993310 Pulled Sugar and Nougat Centre Pieces (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulled Sugar and Nougat Centre Pieces)

A Halvadgi, plate 57 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409022 A Halvadgi, plate 57 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)

Halvadgi, the Confectioner of the Sultan, c. 1708 (coloured engraving)
468881 Halvadgi, the Confectioner of the Sultan, c.1708 (coloured engraving) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gundy man, c. 1897 (oil on canvas)
6198609 The Gundy man, c.1897 (oil on canvas) by Hutchison, Robert Gemmell (1855-1936); 127.6x183.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Marbling cakes (b / w photo)
6018424 Marbling cakes (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marbling cakes)

Cecilia cake (photo)
6018406 Cecilia cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cecilia cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Easter cake (photo)
6018400 Easter cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Fruit decorated birthday cake (photo)
6018399 Fruit decorated birthday cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit decorated birthday cake)

Painting Marzipan fruits (photo)
6018391 Painting Marzipan fruits (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting Marzipan fruits)

Puff paste pastries (photo)
6018380 Puff paste pastries (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puff paste pastries)

Dresdner Christmas Stollen (photo)
6018378 Dresdner Christmas Stollen (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dresdner Christmas Stollen)

Cushion (photo)
6018369 Cushion (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cushion. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Haarlem cake, Geneva cake (photo)
6018362 Haarlem cake, Geneva cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haarlem cake, Geneva cake)

Oriental cake (photo)
6018353 Oriental cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oriental cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Bark pattern cake (photo)
6018347 Bark pattern cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bark pattern cake)

Violet cake (photo)
6018339 Violet cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violet cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Portrait of J M Erich Weber, confectioner (photo)
6018331 Portrait of J M Erich Weber, confectioner (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of J M Erich Weber, confectioner)

Tent Catering (photo)
5993398 Tent Catering (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tent Catering. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

Types of Scotch and Irish Loaves (photo)
5993346 Types of Scotch and Irish Loaves (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Scotch and Irish Loaves)

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Step into the whimsical world of a confectioner, where sugary delights and sweet dreams come to life. In the heart of London, amidst the bustling streets and iconic landmarks, lies a magical Police Public Call Box that holds secrets only known to those with a craving for sweetness. Just outside a charming sweet shop in Balham, SW London, young boys gather eagerly, their eyes filled with anticipation as they choose from an array of delectable treats. Travel back in time to the grand Royal Wedding of 1871, where an extravagant wedding cake stole the show with its intricate design and mouthwatering flavors. Elgin Avenue in West London reveals The Old Bakery's hidden treasures - a haven for all things baked and deliciously fragrant. Immerse yourself in artistry as you explore a captivating cartoon from January's Twelfth Night celebration; each drawing character exuding charm and mischief. Admire the vintage paper bag design from c. 1890 that once held these delightful confections - an exquisite blend of elegance and practicality. Discover F E Rush newsagent on Aybrook Street in Marylebone, London - a place where locals find solace among newspapers while indulging their sweet tooth. Even during somber times, funeral furnishers' cards remind us that even sorrow can be softened by delicate confections. Venture further down Princes Street in Truro, Cornwall during the vibrant 1920s; here lies another confectionery paradise waiting to enchant passersby with its tantalizing display of cakes fit for royalty. Across borders into Vienna's Cafe Central in Austria stands an opulent cake display that transports visitors into pure bliss within Central Europe. Witness how technology has shaped this timeless craft at Barker and Dobson Confectioner's Computer Centre circa 1970; innovation blending seamlessly with tradition to create unforgettable sweets enjoyed by generations past and present.