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Oven Collection (#9)

"From Regatta to Carnival Week: The Evolution of the Oven" Step back in time to August 1993, where the aroma of freshly baked goods wafted through the air at Fowey

Background imageOven Collection: Using Sulphur, from De Re Metallica by Georg Bauer (1494-1566)

Using Sulphur, from De Re Metallica by Georg Bauer (1494-1566)
XIR158692 Using Sulphur, from De Re Metallica by Georg Bauer (1494-1566), known as Agricola (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Bibliotheque du Museum d Histoire Naturelle, Paris

Background imageOven Collection: Ancient Kitchen, Windsor Castle, engraved by William James Bennett (1787-1844) from

Ancient Kitchen, Windsor Castle, engraved by William James Bennett (1787-1844) from
STC70154 Ancient Kitchen, Windsor Castle, engraved by William James Bennett (1787-1844) from The History of the Royal Residences by William Henry Pyne (1769-1843) pub

Background imageOven Collection: Illustration of Jules Renard Draner (1833-1926) in Le Charivari

Illustration of Jules Renard Draner (1833-1926) in Le Charivari
ICA4870910 Illustration of Jules Renard Draner (1833-1926) in Le Charivari, 1873-2-11 - Fusion - Republican Republique, President of the Republic, Monarchy, Political Right, Fusion

Background imageOven Collection: Peasant parlour with noble visitors - Marten van Cleve, the Elder (1527-1581)

Peasant parlour with noble visitors - Marten van Cleve, the Elder (1527-1581)
FIA5406603 Peasant parlour with noble visitors - Marten van Cleve, the Elder (1527-1581). Oil on wood, ca 1566. Dimension : 123x144 cm

Background imageOven Collection: A walking baker. Miniature from 'Chronicles of the Council of Constance'

A walking baker. Miniature from "Chronicles of the Council of Constance"
LRI4668329 A walking baker. Miniature from " Chronicles of the Council of Constance" by Ulrich Richental (1360-1437) 1438 approximately Prague, national library by Unknown Artist

Background imageOven Collection: Hanging of Revelation (1373 -1383), No. 6 and No. 10: No

Hanging of Revelation (1373 -1383), No. 6 and No. 10: No
JLJ4669067 Hanging of Revelation (1373 -1383), No. 6 and No. 10: No. 6 high: John cries for not being able to open the book, an old man the console; No

Background imageOven Collection: Copper mines - Oil on canvas, 1525-1550

Copper mines - Oil on canvas, 1525-1550
LRI4571316 Copper mines - Oil on canvas, 1525-1550 by Bles, Herri met de (Civetta) (c.1510-p.1550); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageOven Collection: Plaster oven in Montmartre Painting d Antoine dit Carle Vernet (1758-1836

Plaster oven in Montmartre Painting d Antoine dit Carle Vernet (1758-1836
JLJ4602877 Plaster oven in Montmartre Painting d Antoine dit Carle Vernet (1758-1836) 1825 Fontaine Chaalis. Musee Institut de France by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); Institut de France, Paris

Background imageOven Collection: The Alchemists Workshop, 1570 (oil on slate)

The Alchemists Workshop, 1570 (oil on slate)
LRI4575181 The Alchemists Workshop, 1570 (oil on slate) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background imageOven Collection: Metallurgy: 'The great forge of Fourchambault Detail

Metallurgy: "The great forge of Fourchambault Detail
JLJ4595955 Metallurgy: " The great forge of Fourchambault Detail. Painting by Francois Bonhomme (1809-1881) 1839 Fourchambault

Background imageOven Collection: The preparation of bread with millet. Illumination from the milking of medicine

The preparation of bread with millet. Illumination from the milking of medicine
GIA4789335 The preparation of bread with millet. Illumination from the milking of medicine and dietetics " Tacuinum sanitatis", 14th century

Background imageOven Collection: Metal plants Ansaldo in 1890

Metal plants Ansaldo in 1890
GIA4745525 Metal plants Ansaldo in 1890. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal plants Ansaldo in 1890.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Background imageOven Collection: Les forges a Chatillon sur Seine (Chatillon-sur-Seine) Painting by Etienne Bouhot

Les forges a Chatillon sur Seine (Chatillon-sur-Seine) Painting by Etienne Bouhot
JLJ4684981 Les forges A Chatillon sur Seine (Chatillon-sur-Seine) Painting by Etienne Bouhot (1780-1862) 1823 Montbard, Musee des Forges de Breffan by Bouhot

Background imageOven Collection: Roman art: women doing homeworks, from the frieze of room C

Roman art: women doing homeworks, from the frieze of room C
LRI4642751 Roman art: women doing homeworks, from the frieze of room C, Villa Farnesina (Roman art: women doing homeworks, from the frieze of room C)

Background imageOven Collection: The butchers at the Yamina Market (Niger), with stakes equipped with hooks to hang meat

The butchers at the Yamina Market (Niger), with stakes equipped with hooks to hang meat
LSE4328040 The butchers at the Yamina Market (Niger), with stakes equipped with hooks to hang meat, as well as ovens in which meat can be cooked directly

Background imageOven Collection: Imperiale foundry of Douai, manufacture of a barrel in steel rod. engraving, 1866

Imperiale foundry of Douai, manufacture of a barrel in steel rod. engraving, 1866
XEE4405666 Imperiale foundry of Douai, manufacture of a barrel in steel rod. engraving, 1866. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Douai imperiale foundry)

Background imageOven Collection: Crafts: the gingerbread maker in his workshop. In '

Crafts: the gingerbread maker in his workshop. In "
LSE4110767 Crafts: the gingerbread maker in his workshop. In " Comprehensive description of arts and crafts and workshops for young people" by Johan Peter Vue. Ed

Background imageOven Collection: Bakery - A bakery - 'The Great Encyclopedie

Bakery - A bakery - "The Great Encyclopedie
XEE4149018 Bakery - A bakery - " The Great Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers" (Encyclopedia or Dictionary of the Sciences)

Background imageOven Collection: Ancient Greece: Pottery, 1866 (coloured engraving)

Ancient Greece: Pottery, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702538 Ancient Greece: Pottery, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOven Collection: The Roasted Chestnut Seller (oil on panel)

The Roasted Chestnut Seller (oil on panel)
CH401883 The Roasted Chestnut Seller (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Marchand des Marrons; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageOven Collection: Mexican ovens, used principally by the Pueblo Indians (b / w photo)

Mexican ovens, used principally by the Pueblo Indians (b / w photo)
5987379 Mexican ovens, used principally by the Pueblo Indians (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican ovens)

Background imageOven Collection: Baking the ware in kilns and ovens at the Doulton and Co factory (b / w photo)

Baking the ware in kilns and ovens at the Doulton and Co factory (b / w photo)
6014596 Baking the ware in kilns and ovens at the Doulton and Co factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOven Collection: Ordinance of the Bakers of York, 1595-96 (vellum) (b&w photo)

Ordinance of the Bakers of York, 1595-96 (vellum) (b&w photo)
XJF115869 Ordinance of the Bakers of York, 1595-96 (vellum) (b&w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageOven Collection: The Baker (engraving)

The Baker (engraving)
668428 The Baker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baker.-From an Engraving of the Sixteenth Century, by J. Amman)

Background imageOven Collection: James Walkers improved patent self-acting kitchen range (engraving)

James Walkers improved patent self-acting kitchen range (engraving)
602133 James Walkers improved patent self-acting kitchen range (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOven Collection: Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings

Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings
LMG144815 Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings. His Man, Hopping Talley, Mixing Up the Dough, pub

Background imageOven Collection: Isba, etched by the artist, published 1803 (colour litho)

Isba, etched by the artist, published 1803 (colour litho)
STC169220 Isba, etched by the artist, published 1803 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageOven Collection: Electrical Equipment in the Home, from l Art Menager, 1929 (colour litho)

Electrical Equipment in the Home, from l Art Menager, 1929 (colour litho)
CHT203383 Electrical Equipment in the Home, from l Art Menager, 1929 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOven Collection: A Baker Preparing Pies (oil on canvas)

A Baker Preparing Pies (oil on canvas)
EDI81358 A Baker Preparing Pies (oil on canvas) by Passaroti, Bartolomeo (1529-92) (follower of); 110x156.5 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageOven Collection: A bakers kitchen and equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et

A bakers kitchen and equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et
STC243961 A bakers kitchen and equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Background imageOven Collection: Chinese potters making and firing porcelain cups and plates

Chinese potters making and firing porcelain cups and plates
Chinese potter making a porcelain cup on a potters wheel driven by a laborer, while another worker arranges cups on a tray 1, and a potter firing porcelain plates in an open oven 2

Background imageOven Collection: Anger in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c

Anger in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227385 Anger in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOven Collection: The Soap Maker, c. 1735 (coloured engraving) (see also 170136)

The Soap Maker, c. 1735 (coloured engraving) (see also 170136)
CHT170137 The Soap Maker, c.1735 (coloured engraving) (see also 170136) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageOven Collection: Bakers Shop (photo)

Bakers Shop (photo)
NUL262989 Bakers Shop (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Echoppe boulanger; ); out of copyright

Background imageOven Collection: Detail from the St. John window: bakers at work (stained glass)

Detail from the St. John window: bakers at work (stained glass)
PC345060 Detail from the St. John window: bakers at work (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Saint-Etienne Cathedral, Bourges, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageOven Collection: Chinese Taoist religious customs: A bonzo in ceremonial robes

Chinese Taoist religious customs: A bonzo in ceremonial robes
STC425583 Chinese Taoist religious customs: A bonzo in ceremonial robes, engraved by Fumagalli and Bramatti, c.1820-30 (colour engraving) by Italian School

Background imageOven Collection: Interior of a traditional Russian loghouse

Interior of a traditional Russian loghouse or Izba, 18th century. Woman tending chickens in the living room, and a large brick oven in the rear

Background imageOven Collection: Putting Dinner in the Oven (chromolitho)

Putting Dinner in the Oven (chromolitho)
732945 Putting Dinner in the Oven (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Putting Dinner in the Oven.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageOven Collection: Boy standing on seashore with boat in hands (chromolitho)

Boy standing on seashore with boat in hands (chromolitho)
732772 Boy standing on seashore with boat in hands (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOven Collection: Maid in kitchen (chromolitho)

Maid in kitchen (chromolitho)
732770 Maid in kitchen (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid in kitchen.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageOven Collection: Girl Cooking in Kitchen (chromolitho)

Girl Cooking in Kitchen (chromolitho)
733275 Girl Cooking in Kitchen (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Cooking in Kitchen.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageOven Collection: Chinese pottery firing, Qing Dynasty

Chinese pottery firing, Qing Dynasty
Chinese pottery making: potter firing a porcelain plate in a furnace to fix the glaze on it, and a potter firing porcelain plates over an open oven

Background imageOven Collection: Melting gold (chromolitho)

Melting gold (chromolitho)
2817179 Melting gold (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melting gold. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageOven Collection: Decouverte de pains cuits il y a dix-huit cents ans dans le four d un boulanger (engraving)

Decouverte de pains cuits il y a dix-huit cents ans dans le four d un boulanger (engraving)
2789944 Decouverte de pains cuits il y a dix-huit cents ans dans le four d un boulanger (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOven Collection: Four de boulangerie de campagne (colour litho)

Four de boulangerie de campagne (colour litho)
2789562 Four de boulangerie de campagne (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four de boulangerie de campagne)

Background imageOven Collection: The Bakery Exhibition at Islington, London: the making of a biscuit (litho)

The Bakery Exhibition at Islington, London: the making of a biscuit (litho)
3627041 The Bakery Exhibition at Islington, London: the making of a biscuit (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bakery Exhibition at Islington)

Background imageOven Collection: Allys Sunday Dinner (engraving)

Allys Sunday Dinner (engraving)
3641940 Allys Sunday Dinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allys Sunday Dinner. Illustration for Ally Slopers Half Holiday, 30 January 1886)

Background imageOven Collection: Absentminded Woman Knitting in Her Kitchen, 1935 (screen print)

Absentminded Woman Knitting in Her Kitchen, 1935 (screen print)
2622185 Absentminded Woman Knitting in Her Kitchen, 1935 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"From Regatta to Carnival Week: The Evolution of the Oven" Step back in time to August 1993, where the aroma of freshly baked goods wafted through the air at Fowey, Cornwall. As a bustling regatta took place, locals and visitors alike gathered around ovens, eager to indulge in delectable treats. Travel further back into history, all the way to the 1800s in a British glass factory. Skilled artisans blew molten glass with precision and finesse near roaring ovens that illuminated their craft. Their creations would later adorn elegant homes across the country. Fast forward to post-war London in 1947, where a dedicated chef worked tirelessly in a bustling kitchen. Amidst rationing and scarcity, this culinary maestro relied on his trusty oven to create mouthwatering dishes that brought comfort and joy during challenging times. In Brighton Pavilion's esteemed kitchens, A. H. Cadier – senior chef extraordinaire – found himself amidst an amusing mishap as mischievous juniors handed him fake chickens instead of real ones. Yet even amidst laughter-filled chaos, Cadier's oven remained steadfast as he continued crafting exquisite meals fit for royalty. Journey back once more to Britain's industrial revolution era; hardworking men labored diligently inside glass factories while surrounded by fiery furnaces and colossal ovens. These unsung heroes played pivotal roles in shaping our world through their craftsmanship. Triplex Grates/Ranges brochure cover invites you into a world where cutting-edge technology met culinary excellence. This advertisement showcased state-of-the-art ovens designed for modern households seeking convenience without compromising taste or quality. Venturing beyond borders brings us southwards towards Mexico circa 1850 when two women skillfully maneuvered pots over open fire communal ovens within their vibrant kitchen setting—a testament to cultural traditions passed down from generation to generation.