Grinder Collection (#4)

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

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

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

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)

Two boys sharpening knives - Medenine, Tunisia, North Africa Date: circa 1910s

Organ Grinder 1886
Schoolboys stop to admire the monkey who solicits a financial contribution to the upkeep of himself and his organ-grinding partner

A Sketch of a Knife Grinder, 1753

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

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)

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)

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

Kieselguhr Industry, Toome, Grinding Bann Clay - a view of a man shovelling clay into a feed for a grinder. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Toome). Date: circa early 1900s

Street Organ Grinder in the East End of London Date: 1905

Egyptian Art. Baking, brewing and butchery scene. Tomb of Wa
Egyptian Art. Baking, brewing and butchery scene. From the tomb of Wadjet-hotep at Sedment. Wood. 7th-11th Dynasty. c. 2150-2050 B.C. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Sharpener street. Colored engraving by E. Alba on a life drawing by D.F. Guisasola. 1879

Snap Playing Card - Scissors to Grind. circa 1900s

Zoological Misfitz - Mr Bruin, organ grinder. early 20th century

Organ Grinder
An Italian organ-grinder in the streets of London Date: 1905

Organ Grinder (Petherick
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

Verdi cartoon Mailly
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) the Italian opera composer depicted as a music peddler

Tinker sharpening a knife for a maid 1894
A tinker sharpening a knife for a waiting maid. Date: 1894

Hurdy-gurdy organ player
A hurdy-gurdy (orgue de Barbarie) player and his daughter in a French village Date: 1866

The Mothers Picture Alphabet -- O, showing an organ grinder with a group of children. Date: circa 1860

The Mummy and the Humming Bird by Isaac Henderson
Promotional postcard for The Mummy and the Humming Bird by Isaac Henderson. First produced at Wyndhams Theatre, 10th October 1901

Tea and coffee flower fairies sharing beverages.. Handcolored steel engraving by C. Geoffrois after an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville from Les Fleurs Animees, Flower Fairies, Paris

Gallipoli Coffee Machine (Grinder)
A Gallipoli Coffee Machine (Grinder) with crank and section for coffee beans. Trench Art

Egyptian knife-grinder, Egypt. Date: circa 1870

Street organist in silhouette
A street organ grinder, his back bent, trundles his old instrument on wheels - a once familiar sight in London. Date: 1926

Street Music: a gutter-ball 1896
An organ grinder finds an appreciative audience of dancing street children. Date: 1896

Sharpener street. Colored engraving by E. Alba on a life drawing by D. F. Guisasola. 1879
Sharpener street. Colored engraving by E. Alba on a life drawing by D.F. Guisasola. 1879

Millstone
Antique illustration of a Millstone

Cotton mill machine
Illustration of a cotton mill machine

Cotton opening machine
Illustration of a cotton mill machine

Stamp mill
Antique illustration of a men using a Stamp mill at a 19th Century Mine

Juicer
Antique illustration of a juicer opened

Processing method of Chocolate
Antique illustration of a Processing Chocolate machine

Apparatus for grinding the snuff
Antique illusration of apparatus for grinding the snuff

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

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

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

Chocolate making machine, twin cocoa mil
Illustration of a chocolate making machine, twin cocoa mil

Chocolate making machine, Crushing and cleaning machine
Illustration of a chocolate making machine, Crushing and cleaning machine

Black and white illustration of putting nut in grinder

NEW MEXICO: FARMER, 1940. Jack Whinery grinding pinto beans into chicken feed in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

TOOL GRINDER, 1936. Tool worker grinding an axe for the Berwyn project, Berwyn, Maryland. Photograph by Carl Mydans, February 1936

GRINDER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

U. S. Navy Diver instructs a Barbados coast guard diver on using a hydraulic grinder
May 27, 2010 - U.S. Navy Diver instructs a Barbados coast guard diver on using a hydraulic grinder underwater during Navy Diver-Southern Partnership Station (ND-SPS) in Barbados

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Sketches in St. Petersburg: Beggars; Tradesmans Sleigh; Monk and Nun; Chiffonnier; Organ Grinder; Knife Grinder; Private Sleigh; Light Porter; Railway Carrier; Footman; Russia, 1874

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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.