Sharpen Collection

A man sharpening a blade on a grindstone
5310271 A man sharpening a blade on a grindstone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man sharpening a blade on a grindstone which his colleague is turning with a crank-handle)

Medieval agricultural tools (engraving)
8672989 Medieval agricultural tools (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval agricultural tools)

A stone sharpening stone as a gift for the Sun God Temple
3330190 A stone sharpening stone as a gift for the Sun God Temple; (add.info.: A stone sharpening stone as a gift for the Sun God Temple. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Chinese barber
5308068 A Chinese barber.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Chinese barber sharpening his razor. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mobile ironer. To iron the razors, the scissors!, around 1819 (print)
8600310 Mobile ironer. To iron the razors, the scissors!, around 1819 (print) by French School, (19th century); 42.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The small street trades)

The Grindstone, 1850 - 1860 (watercolour on paper)
7528582 The Grindstone, 1850 - 1860 (watercolour on paper) by Lundgren, Egron Sellif (1815-75); 30.9x40.1 cm; Gallery Oldham

All You Need Is Love
Razvan Bulus

Dance invitation
Razvan Bulus

Mr Block the Butcher

Comic postcard, Little boy sharpening large pencil Date: 20th century

c. 1890 China - Chinese street vendor - knife sharpener
c.1890 China - Chinese types and trades - street vendor - knife sharpener

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market. Children begging with an effigy of Guy Fawkes on 5 November 39, men bringing a patient on a stretcher into St

The Knife Grinder (engraving)
820597 The Knife Grinder (engraving) by Weenix, Jan (1642-1719); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knife Grinder, Der Scheerenschleifer at work surrounded by his wife)

I m wearing my heart away for you, dear (colour litho)
3642845 I m wearing my heart away for you, dear (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I m wearing my heart away for you, dear)

St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder
6340360 St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder)

Knife-grinder of Caen
3779480 Knife-grinder of Caen by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Knife-grinder of Caen using a dog to power his machine. Dog walks round and round the wheel. 1882. Drawn by Thomas Crane)

Free association
Hadi Malijani

EyeUbiquitous_20099841
Arts, Drawing, Sketching, Green Pencil Sharpener

Lion (Panthera leo) male sharpening his claws on a tree at night, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Sharpened pencil
Sharpened Pencil With Shavings

Serfs Labouring Fields With Scythes After A Miniature In 12Th Century Manuscript

Tabby kitten sharpening its claws on a chair
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten sharpening its claws on a chair. 1950s

Country people in the Middle Ages -- a woman feeds a hen and chicks, a man sharpens his scythe before continuing to cut grass, and an older man carries a basket on his back. Date: circa 13th century

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

The Operation of the filing of teeth in Khas-Kaseg, Laos
The Operation of the filing of teeth amongst the Kaseng people of Laos. The Kaseng live in mountains near the Vietnam border; primarily in the Sanxai and Xaisettha districts of Attapu Province;

PENCIL SHARPENER AD, 1890. American magazine advertisement, 1890, for the Gem pencil sharpener

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

Snap Playing Card - Scissors to Grind. circa 1900s

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

The Grinder (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294024 The Grinder (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

July, Julius Goltzius, Gillis Mostaert (I), Hans van Luyck, c. 1560 - 1595

SWORDSMITHS, 14th CENTURY. Swordsmiths sharpening a sword. Detail of an illumination by Jehan de Grise in the Romance of Alexander, c1340

SWORDSMITHS, 14th CENTURY. Swordsmiths grinding a huge sword on a stone. Detail of an illumination by Jehan de Grise in the Romance of Alexander, c1340

AMERICAN FARM SCENE, c1870. Sharpening tools. American bank note engraving, c1870

China - A Chinese cutler, sharpening a Chinese Cleaver
Shanghai, China - A Chinese cutler, sharpening a Chinese Cleaver on a wetstone. Date: circa 1910s

Egyptian street knife grinder - Port Said. A young boy is fascinated and has popped his head out of a small window to watch the grinder grinding away. Date: circa 1902

The craftsman is Nelson Smith of Dartford in Kent The Knife Grinder

Bobcat (Lynx rufus) adult, scratching claws on tree branch, in snow, Minnesota, U. S. A. January (captive)
Bobcat (Lynx rufus) adult, scratching claws on tree branch, in snow, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

KNIFE GRINDER, c1700. Line engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)

Knives and Scissors to Grind Oh
Old Street Cries -- Knives and Scissors to Grind Oh!! 20th century

Pyrenean Man sharpening his scythe
Pyrenean Mountain Man sharpening his scythe, France Date: circa 1910s

Power tool
Handyman sharpens a drill bit using a power tool

Scissors to Grind
Mr J Lee pushes his barrow through the London streets, offering to sharpen your scissors and all kinds of cutlery

Pyne - Knife Grinder
THE KNIFE GRINDER trundles his wheel from street to street, calling out to housewives and servants to bring out their knives and scissors for him to sharpen

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"Sharpening the Senses: From Dance Invitations to Tabby Kittens" A dance invitation arrives, sharpening anticipation for a night of rhythm and joy. Mr Block the Butcher expertly sharpens his knives, ensuring precision in every cut. The Beatles said it best - "All You Need Is Love, " a sentiment that sharpens our perspective on what truly matters. A mischievous tabby kitten sharpens its claws on a chair, reminding us of their playful nature and need for exercise. A comic postcard captures a little boy diligently sharpening a large pencil, showcasing timeless childhood rituals from the 20th century. In c. 1890 China, amidst bustling streets, we find a Chinese street vendor skillfully sharpening knives - an essential trade passed down through generations. Guy Fawkes in effigy stands tall outside Bartholomew's Hospital, symbolizing the historical event that still sharply resonates with British culture today. Yanone Gorac's vibrant 1894 woodblock print depicts scenes from Japanese life with striking colors that sharpen our visual senses. An engraving titled "The Knife Grinder" immortalizes the hardworking craftsmen who tirelessly hone blades to perfection. "I'm wearing my heart away for you, dear, " declares a color lithograph that speaks of love's intensity and how it can both soften and sharpen one's emotions. St Dunstan's Church comes alive as we witness the daily routines of postmen, letter carriers, and even knife-grinders - each playing their part in shaping society while honing their skills along the way The knife-grinder of Caen showcases his expertise as he meticulously works on blades; his craft is not only about sharpness but also preserving history through restoration.