Gravy Collection

Bisto vintage poster

Advertisement for Liebig's Extract of Meat
5307248 Advertisement for Liebig's Extract of Meat.; (add.info.: Advertisement for Liebig's Extract of Meat using the excitement of the discovery of gold in the Klondike)

Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942

Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942

Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942. Creator: Eugene Barrell
Silver Gravy Ladle, 1935/1942

Oxo in the trenches, 1917 (litho)
700935 Oxo in the trenches, 1917 (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Oxo published in The Sphere magazine)

Gravy boat or sauciere from Marseille, France, 18th century. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur, Paris, 1874

Greetland youngsters Alexander and Helen Jackson have won their way through to a national final to be Bisto ambassadors. Nine year-old Alexander and Helen, six

Francois Paul Jules Grevy, (1807-1891) President of the French Third Republic, 1896
Francois Paul Jules Grevy (1807-1891) President of the French Third Republic. From The Life and Times of The Right Honourable The Marquis of Salisbury, K.G. published by J. S. Virtue & Co. Ltd. 1896

Advert, Goodall Backhouse & Co Ltd, Leeds
Advert, food products from Goodall Backhouse & Co Ltd, Leeds, Yorkshire, including egg substitute powder as eggs were scarce during the war. Date: 1942

ADVERT/BISTO KIDS C. 1919
BISTO The BISTO KIDS (Bisto gravy) circa 1919

Sauceboat, Bow, 1755 / 65. Creator: Bow Porcelain Factory
Sauceboat, Bow, 1755/65

Game (chromolitho)
735137 Game (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Game. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

The new Black List; a comparative table of allowances to rich and poor paupers (engraving)
584633 The new Black List; a comparative table of allowances to rich and poor paupers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, Two German spies. Two fat men at a table laden with food agree that its worth being spies and risking their lives, when they can eat so well. 1916

BAKED ONIONS & TOMATOES BAKED ONIONS & TOMATOES
Baked onions and baked tomatoes, served with cheese and peas, with the option of gravy. Date: 1940s

TABLE FOR EIGHT
A table set for eight dinner guests. Everything is beautifully arranged. The rims of the glasses are silver grey, complimented by the finest silverware & cutlery. Date: 1930s

A Sunday ordinary at Highgate, 1784. A waiter serving a crowd of diners at a table, spilling gravy over one of them while his attention is distracted by a woman with her child on his other side;

Jules Grevy, President of France, 1880. Grevy (1807-1891) was President ot the French Third Republic from 1879-1887. A leading Opportunist Republican

Old meat works, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Curious plant in an old meat works, for converting old mutton into spring lamb to meet the seasons demands, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

COMIC STRIP: THIMBLE THEATRE. Cartoon from the Thimble Theatre comic strip by E.C. Segar, featuring Olive Oyl, her father Cole Oyl, and her early love interest Ham Gravy, 1921

Advert for Gong soup 1916
Advertisement for Gong soups, For men at the front and in training. Well-known and poplar product during the First World War, which could be parcelled from home for the soldiers at the front

Lamb Shank
Traditional lamb shank, mash and vegetables with gravy

Constitutional Club, Dent, William, active 1741-1780, artist, England, satire on the Westminster by-election of 1788 shows five men carving a fox on a table as William Pitt carries a coin-filled

A NASA test subject consumes a meal of pot roast and gravy through a feeding tube pack aboard a Gemini spacecraft
Houston, Texas: March, 1966. A NASA test subject consumes a meal of pot roast and gravy through a feeding tube pack aboard a Gemini spacecraft mockup

Constitutional Club, Dent, William, Active 1741-1780, Artist, England, Satire On The Westminster By-election Of 1788 Shows Five Men Carving A Fox On A Table As William Pitt Carries A Coin-filled

Minute steak with roasted garlic, red onions and French fries, on a plate

Straining chicken gravy through sieve into gravy boat

Roasted chicken breast with roast potatoes, broccoli and gravy

Flemish-style beef, slices of beef, diced carrots, boiled potatoes and fennel in a rich gravy

Liver and bacon with new potatoes and peas

Roast leg of pork with broccoli and potatoes

Slices of roast beef served with gravy and Yorkshire puddings

Coil whisk mixing gravy in a roasting tray

Using tablespoon to remove fat from roasting pan into glass bowl

Beef Wellington served on plate with asparagus, boiled potatoes and gravy

Beef Wellington, in puff pastry case on platter, served on dinner plate with spinach and fried onions in gravy

Brown sauce being spooned out of saucepan, close up

Lamb shank with mushrooms and carrots in red wine sauce

Gravy cube and spoon in measuring jug of hot water

Carved, roasted lamb in gravy, garnished with parsley, on serving dish, close-up

Steak and kidney pudding with stuffing showing, on a plate, close-up

Steak and ale pie with part of crust removed to show stuffing, gravy boat nearby, close-up

Sauce being spooned over braised shoulder of lamb, served on a plate with baby onions, close up

Lamb shank with mashed potato

Orange juice and stock mixture being poured over braised shoulders of lamb in pan, high angle view

Slices of braised pork belly on chopping board, with gravy boat nearby

Brown sauce being ladled out of saucepan, close up

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"Indulge in the Richness: A Journey Through the World of Gravy" Step back in time with a vintage Bisto poster from Goodall Backhouse & Co Ltd, Leeds. This advert takes us on a flavorful adventure, showcasing the timeless appeal of gravy. Transport yourself to 1919 and join the Bisto Kids as they savor their delicious meal. The aroma wafts through history, reminding us of simpler times and comforting flavors. Even in the trenches of 1917, Oxo provided solace with their hearty gravy. This litho captures the resilience and resourcefulness amidst adversity. Travel further back to Marseille, France in the 18th century. A stunning gravy boat or sauciere stands as a testament to craftsmanship and elegance - an exquisite vessel for this culinary delight. As we explore history's corridors, we encounter Francois Paul Jules Grevy, President of the French Third Republic. Even leaders appreciate a good gravy; it transcends social boundaries and unites palates. Gong soup enters our narrative in 1916 with an enticing advert that promises warmth and nourishment - all thanks to its delectable accompanying gravy. William Heath Robinson's illustration transports us into an old meat works establishment where savory aromas fill every corner. It reminds us that behind every great dish is meticulous preparation. In Greetland, Alexander and Helen Jackson triumphantly make their way to national recognition – proof that even youngsters understand what makes a perfect plate of food complete: luscious gravy. Bow Porcelain Factory presents a sauceboat from 1755/65 – another masterpiece crafted for serving this liquid gold. Its delicate beauty adds grace to any table setting throughout centuries past. A chromolitho game brings playful joy while teaching about different types of gravies around the world - highlighting how diverse cultures embrace this essential element of gastronomy. Lastly, an engraving titled "The new Black List" reminds us of the importance of equal access to this culinary delight.