Egg Timer Collection

Hour glass / Egg time
This egg timer is a form of hourglass which measure the time in minutes. In this case from left to right, five minutes, four minutes and three minutes

Kitchen utensils, from a trade catalogue of domestic goods and fittings, c
STC174291 Kitchen utensils, from a trade catalogue of domestic goods and fittings, c.1890-1910 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Cover design to The Pierrot of the Minute, 1897 (litho)
DGC288134 Cover design to The Pierrot of the Minute, 1897 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Father Time (chromolitho)
1094168 Father Time (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Time. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The first hourglass (chromolitho)
1094201 The first hourglass (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first hourglass)

Saint Ambrose, from the series The Four Fathers of the Church, pub. 1586 (engraving)
3090422 Saint Ambrose, from the series The Four Fathers of the Church, pub. 1586 (engraving) by Wierix, Hieronymus or Jerome (1553-1619); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aurelius Ambrosius)

Le Temps, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print)
3443544 Le Temps, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

New Year greetings card for 1908 (chromolitho)
2775582 New Year greetings card for 1908 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year greetings card for 1908)

Cherub dancing and lady covering face with shawl, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730992 Cherub dancing and lady covering face with shawl, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hermit, fascimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD328107 The Hermit, fascimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Time Bowling out the Druids, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (woodcut)
3075743 Time Bowling out the Druids, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (woodcut) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Old Father Time, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731099 Old Father Time, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Father Time)

Self Portrait, c. 1776 (oil on board)
BEN342344 Self Portrait, c.1776 (oil on board) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); 87.5x77 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; English, out of copyright

Greeting time, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731022 Greeting time, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greeting time)

Sandglass, 16th-17th century (wood, sand & glass)
CHT277020 Sandglass, 16th-17th century (wood, sand & glass) by French School; Musee de la Marine, Paris, France; (add.info.: sablier en bois; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Caricature of Michel-Eugene Chevreul (1786-1889) c. 1885-89
CHT170127 Caricature of Michel-Eugene Chevreul (1786-1889) c.1885-89 (pen & ink and gouache on paper) by Bianco, T. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French chemist)

The Prodigals Nurse or Modern Heir, pub. 1750 (engraving)
2488879 The Prodigals Nurse or Modern Heir, pub. 1750 (engraving) by Boitard, Louis Philippe (fl.1738-63); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prodigals Nurse or Modern Heir, 1750
The Prodigals Nurse or Modern Heir, pub. 1750 (b/w engraving)

Edward Underhill the hot gospeller preaching to the giants in the by-ward or Gate Tower, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Landscape with St Jerome, 16th century, (1937). Artist: Cornelis Cort
Landscape with St Jerome, 16th century, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937

Still Life with Flowers and Snack, c1630-c1635. Artist: Georg Flegel
Still Life with Flowers and Snack, c1630-c1635. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The death of Bismarck, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
The death of Bismarck, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th August 1898

Egg timer

St. Jerome, after a painting by Quentin Massys or Metsys (1466-1530) (oil on panel)
XIR182579 St. Jerome, after a painting by Quentin Massys or Metsys (1466-1530) (oil on panel) by Gautard de Pezenas (16th century); Musee Ingres, Montauban, France; French, out of copyright

Laurence Sterne (1713-68) (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105761 Laurence Sterne (1713-68) (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Old Woman Sleeping (oil on canvas)
XKH144513 Old Woman Sleeping (oil on canvas) by Bisschop, Cornelis (1630-74); 115x94 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Ageing, conceptual image C014 / 0670
Ageing, conceptual computer image

Time dilation, conceptual artwork
Time dilation. Conceptual computer artwork representing time dilation, showing a sand timer moving into a black hole. Time dilation is a phenomenon in which objects experiencing higher gravitational

Overpopulation, conceptual artwork
Overpopulation, conceptual computer artwork

Time running out for the Earth, artwork
Time running out for the Earth, conceptual artwork. Computer artwork of the Earth in an hourglass, representing the urgency of tackling the issues of climate change

Water shortage, conceptual image

End of the world, conceptual artwork

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"Capturing Time: Exploring the Fascinating History of the Egg Timer" In the realm of kitchen utensils, one item stands out as a timeless symbol of precision and efficiency - the egg timer. Reminiscent of an hourglass, this humble device has been an indispensable tool in countless households for centuries. Delving into trade catalogues from bygone eras, we discover enchanting illustrations showcasing various designs of egg timers. From intricate lithographs depicting The Pierrot of the Minute to vibrant chromolithos featuring Father Time himself, these covers transport us to a world where timekeeping was elevated to an art form. Traveling further back in time, we stumble upon fascinating engravings like Saint Ambrose from The Four Fathers of the Church series published in 1586. These delicate prints remind us that even during Renaissance times, people recognized the importance of measuring time accurately. Fast forward to more recent history and we encounter pochoir prints such as Le Temps from a Collection of Fashion Plates dating back to 1920. This elegant depiction showcases how even fashion embraced time's influence on style and trends. As New Year approaches, it is intriguing to witness how egg timers found their way onto greeting cards throughout history. Chromolithos adorned with cherubs dancing or ladies covering their faces with shawls evoke sentiments both whimsical and nostalgic. Beyond its practical uses within kitchens worldwide, the it has made appearances in unexpected places. Tarot cards like The Hermit from the Visconti deck offer mystical interpretations while woodcuts like Time Bowling out the Druids add a touch of humor through caricatured characters. Finally, let us not forget Christmas cards featuring Old Father Time himself - his presence reminding us that every passing year brings new beginnings and opportunities for growth. From its origins as a simple kitchen utensil to becoming intertwined with artistry and symbolism across different cultures and periods.