Spoon Collection

Sutton Hoo treasure
A double-page spread relating to the Anglo-Saxon ship burial ground discovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. it was filled with many priceless treasures, a few of which are shown here

Advert for Cadburys cup chocolate
Hot Chololate instantly by simply shaking the soft flakes into a cup of boiling hot milk. 1930

Famous food of New Orleans, beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

Advertisement for Mappin Brothers, Queens Works, corner of Pond Street / Bakers Hill
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Argentina, Ushuaia. Typical calabash gourd cups for mate (aka chimarrao or cimarron)
Typical calabash gourd cups for mate, Ushuaia Province, Argentina

France, Lyon, Ricotta-Eaters
Vincenzo Campi (1536-1591), The Ricotta-Eaters

Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in a satirical comment on his four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen

Turkish Tea, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

Worcester Sauce Advert
Two children tempt a small dog with a spoon of Lea & Perrins Original Worcestershire Sauce

Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon, the little dog laughed to see such sport, and the dish ran away with the spoon

Playing with Cake Mix
A little girl plays with the cake mix with a wooden spoon

Spoon swallowed by a dog, X-ray
Spoon swallowed by a dog, coloured X-ray

Turkish tea served in the typical tulip shaped glass

The Purifying Pot of the Jacobins, 1793 (coloured engraving)
XIR159035 The Purifying Pot of the Jacobins, 1793 (coloured engraving) by Henriquez, Benoit Louis (1732-1806); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197530 Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 33x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Spoon in the form of a nude girl swimming with a rectangular basin in front of her, c
1216367 Spoon in the form of a nude girl swimming with a rectangular basin in front of her, c.900-300 BC (faience) by Egyptian; length: 11 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Crown Regalia - 1953 Coronation
Illustrations of the Crown Regalia, along with descriptions of their individual roles in the Coronation ceremony. Includes the Crown of St

Harissa (hot chilli sauce), a common ingredient in meat or fish stews with vegetables and as a flavoring for couscous, North Africa, Africa

Spoons & Spices
Sumit Dhuper

The Cook, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Cook, 1930. The Cook from Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland. After an illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914) colour printed by Edward Evans (1826-1905)

Susi - with girl, mixing bowl and kitten. 1950s

Assorted pasta

Borscht, a traditional Russian beetroot soup, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Cup of steaming coffee

State regalia kept at the Tower of London including St. Edwards crown, the Imperial State Crown, the Sword of State, orb, sceptre, anointing spoon and mace. Date: 1920

Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho)
6029942 Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mustard. Menu illustration published by Marcus Ward, late 19th century)

And now... ? Eat? Part 1
Wieteke de Kogel

China cup and saucer on a German greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork S
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork Spoon Scissors Saw Can Opener Corkscrew Screwdriver Awl. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Hey Diddle Diddle
The artist has got cow, cat, fiddle, dish, spoon and dog into his picture, but the connection between them remains obscure

Spices for sale in Mapusa Spice Market, Goa, India, Asia

Advert for Harrods silverware 1937
Advertisement for siverware for Harrods to celebrate the Coronation Year including Silver- salver, entree dish, hot water jug, coaster, asparagus tongs, pair of candlesticks

Goji berries and juice. Spoon of dried goji berries (Lycium sp.) next to a glass of juice made from the fruit. This fruit is used in Chinese medicine

Cappuccino. This is a coffee-based drink made from espresso, hot milk, and steamed-milk foam

Neapolitan coffee, Neapolitan coffee machine and coffee grinder, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

A dye trader offers his brightly coloured wares in a roadside stall in Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Teatime
Dale Hefer

Ornament: Vases, The Spoon, and the Ladle (engraving)
8647145 Ornament: Vases, The Spoon, and the Ladle (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vases, The Spoon, and the Ladle)

Ornament: Metal Objects, The Spoon (engraving)
8647172 Ornament: Metal Objects, The Spoon (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal Objects, The Spoon)

Cuillere (wood)
8678393 Cuillere (wood) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); length: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Paul Gauguin); Photo © Christie's Images.

Friday (colour litho)
8674389 Friday (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friday. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

Egg cups and egg frames. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory
FLO4731837 Egg cups and egg frames. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany

Drunken farmer Jones buying the entire stock of wooden tools from old squinty-eyed Nan
FLO4718005 Drunken farmer Jones buying the entire stock of wooden tools from old squinty-eyed Nan. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Wooden ladle from the Philippines
5305294 Wooden ladle from the Philippines.; (add.info.: Wooden ladle from the Philippines. Dated 19th Century. 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The End (litho)
8636068 The End (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End. Illustration for Our Darlings (John F Shaw, 1911).); © Look and Learn.

Spoon, Spout, Stack, Stack, Stage, Stage, Stamp, Stamp, Stamp, Stand, Steal, Stone (engraving)
8650023 Spoon, Spout, Stack, Stack, Stage, Stage, Stamp, Stamp, Stamp, Stand, Steal, Stone (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoon, Spout, Stack)

Ma mither'll no gie me ony mair parritch (colour litho)
8656131 Ma mither'll no gie me ony mair parritch (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ma mither'll no gie me ony mair parritch)

Smallest Bibles and New Testaments in the World (b/w photo)
8656066 Smallest Bibles and New Testaments in the World (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smallest Bibles and New Testaments in the World)

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"Spoon: A Journey through Time and Culture" Discover the fascinating history of the spoon, from its humble beginnings to its iconic status in various cultures around the world. Starting with the Sutton Hoo treasure, where a beautifully crafted spoon was unearthed alongside other precious artifacts, we delve into the ancient origins of this everyday utensil. In New Orleans, indulge in the famous beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde, where they are essential for savoring every delectable bite. Travel back to 19th-century England with an advertisement for Mappin Brothers' Queens Works on Pond Street/Bakers Hill, showcasing their exquisite silverware collection that includes elegant spoons fit for royalty. Venturing south to Argentina's Ushuaia, discover typical calabash gourd cups used for mate drinking rituals - a cultural tradition known as chimarrao or cimarron - where spoons play an integral role in preparing and sharing this beloved beverage. Immerse yourself in Wagner's epic Ring Cycle opera series that features a mystical golden spoon as one of its enchanting props, captivating audiences worldwide. Journey to Lyon, France where ricotta-eaters gather around tables adorned with delicate porcelain spoons to relish this creamy delicacy that has become synonymous with French gastronomy. Indulge your sweet tooth with Cadbury's cup chocolate as you reminisce about their nostalgic advertisements featuring smiling faces enjoying every last drop using their trusty spoons. Sip on traditional Turkish tea served in charming tulip-shaped glasses accompanied by dainty teaspoons while immersing yourself in Turkey's rich tea-drinking culture. Remember those classic Worcester Sauce adverts that showcased how a simple sprinkle can transform any dish into culinary perfection? Well now imagine it being stirred effortlessly by a trusty spoon.