Cutlery Collection (#6)

Kitchen Scene with the Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, 1610-1620. Creator: Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck
Kitchen Scene with the Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, 1610-1620. (Lazarus is sitting on the floor near the door). Attributed to Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck

Interior of a barn, 1646. Creator: Egbert van der Poel
Interior of a barn, 1646. Woman preparing food while a child watches

The Egg Dance, 1552. Creator: Pieter Aertsen
The Egg Dance, 1552. Traditional Easter game in which eggs are laid on the floor and the participants must dance among them, damaging as few as possible

Man and Woman at a Meal, 1650-1660. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
Man and Woman at a Meal, 1650-1660

The Regalia. - 5, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Regalia. - 5, c1911. 1. Salt-spoon; 2. and 3. State Salt-cellars; 4. Sacramental Flagon; 5. State Salt-cellar'. The Golden Salt-cellar of State [is] of pure gold, richly adorned with jewels

The Regalia. - 4, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Regalia. - 4, c1911. 1. Coronation Gloves; 2. The Anointing Spoon; 3. Coronation Bracelets; 4. The Spurs; 5. The Ampulla for the Anointing'

Cadmus, Miss, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cadmus, Miss, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 24

Mother and Child, 1898-1899. Creator: Fritz Syberg
Mother and Child, 1898-1899

The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699

Le bon morceau, 1836. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le bon morceau, 1836. The right piece

Recevant la férule, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Recevant la ferule, 19th century. Receiving the ruler

Episode of a feast at Amager, 1854. Creator: Julius Exner
Episode of a feast at Amager, 1854

A Roman Cook´s Boy Sharpening a Knife, 1750. Creator: Jean Barbault
A Roman Cook´s Boy Sharpening a Knife, 1750

Silver Belonging To U.S.S. Utah, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Silver Belonging To U.S.S. Utah, 1911
Silver Belonging To U.S.S. Utah, 1911. Silver tableware from US warship. Decorative candelabra, jugs, salvers, serving dishes, hot water urn, tea and coffee pots, punchbowl and ladle

Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Used during coronations, ...intimately connected with the most solemn part of the whole ceremony, when the holy oil

Lamartine refusant le drapeau rouge devant l'Hôtel de Ville, c.1848. Creator: Felix Henri Emmanuel Philippoteaux
Lamartine refusant le drapeau rouge devant l'Hotel de Ville, c.1848. Lamartine rejecting the red flag in front of the Hotel de Ville. Revolution of 1848, Paris

Reproduction of illustrations: "Piggiwiggia Pyramadalis" and "Bottleforkia Spoonifolia", between 1915 and 1925

Bread & milk, 1894. Creator: Frances S. Allen. Bread & milk, 1894. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Bread & milk, 1894. Photograph shows a little boy, seated at a table, feeding himself with a spoon

Le satyre et le paysan, between 1644 and 1645. Creators: Jacob Jordaens, Workshop of Jacob Jordaens
Le satyre et le paysan, between 1644 and 1645. The satyr and the peasant. Subject drawn from Aesop's fables

Les Halles, 1895. Creator: Leon-Augustin Lhermitte
Les Halles, 1895. Market in Paris, detail

Capt. Buzzcott's army kitchen, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Capt
Capt. Buzzcott's [sic] army kitchen, between 1910 and 1920. USA Motor Field Kitchen, designed by Francis H. Buzzacott

Silver Fork, c. 1936. Creator: Herbert Russin
Silver Fork, c. 1936

American Pewter Kerfoot, c. 1936. Creator: Henry Meyers
American Pewter Kerfoot, c. 1936

Small Pewter Spoon, c. 1936. Creator: Henry Meyers
Small Pewter Spoon, c. 1936

Silver Salt Spoon, c. 1937. Creator: Florence Hastings
Silver Salt Spoon, c. 1937

Pewter Spoon, c. 1937. Creator: Burton Ewing
Pewter Spoon, c. 1937

Silver Spoon, 1935/1942. Creator: Lon Cronk
Silver Spoon, 1935/1942

Spoon, 1935/1942. Creator: Lon Cronk
Spoon, 1935/1942

Silver Baby Spoon and Fork, c. 1939. Creator: Rose Campbell-Gerke
Silver Baby Spoon and Fork, c. 1939

Silver Spoon, 1935/1942. Creator: Ludmilla Calderon
Silver Spoon, 1935/1942

Silver Fork (Rogers Silverware), c. 1936. Creator: Ludmilla Calderon
Silver Fork (Rogers Silverware), c. 1936

Silver Knife (Rogers Silverware), c. 1936. Creator: Ludmilla Calderon
Silver Knife (Rogers Silverware), c. 1936

Silver Fork (Rogers Silverware), c. 1936. Creator: Ludmilla Calderon
Silver Fork (Rogers Silverware), c. 1936

Silver Knife and Fork, c. 1935. Creator: A. Zimet
Silver Knife and Fork, c. 1935

Pickle Fork, c. 1936. Creator: John R. Towers
Pickle Fork, c. 1936

Silver Spoon, 1935/1942. Creator: Florence Stevenson
Silver Spoon, 1935/1942

Silver Fiddle Head Spoon, 1935/1942. Creator: Florence Stevenson
Silver Fiddle Head Spoon, 1935/1942

Silver Spoon, 1935/1942. Creator: Columbus Simpson
Silver Spoon, 1935/1942

Un enfant dans la mansarde, 1881. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Un enfant dans la mansarde, 1881

Still life with turkey, 1921. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Still life with turkey, 1921

Nature morte aux pastèques et couteau. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Nature morte aux pasteques et couteau

To Nurse the Sick. Creator: Georg Pencz
To Nurse the Sick

Silver Sugar Spoon, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Sugar Spoon, c. 1936

Silver Folding Spoon, c. 1939. Creator: Alfred Walbeck
Silver Folding Spoon, c. 1939

Pewter Spoon, c. 1936. Creator: Eugene Barrell
Pewter Spoon, c. 1936

Silver Service of U.S.S. Idaho, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Silver Service of U.S.S. Idaho, 1912
Silver Service of U.S.S. Idaho, 1912. [Silver tableware from US warship. Decorative punchbowl and ladle with eagles, dolphins and plaque

Chopper, 1938. Creator: George Roehl
Chopper, 1938

Un enfant dans la mansarde, 1881. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Un enfant dans la mansarde, 1881

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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.