Grinder Collection

Patent double action grinder for asbestos by Heath Robinson
A patent double-action grinder for mashing asbestos fibre - a drawing done for Turners Asbestos Cement Co by William Heath Robinson, renowned for his machines and convoluted contraptions. Date: c.1925

Enraged Musician / Hogarth
THE ENRAGED MUSICIAN A ballad singer, a screeching parrot, a piper, a drummer, a barking dog, a knife grinder, fighting cats and other noises disturb his violin practice

Street Trade / Grinder
A grinderx sharpens a knife in Whitehall, London

Noise Pollution
A knife-grinder, a milkmaid, dogs, beggars, musicians, a coalman, and a dustman, a postboy with his horn and a child with her rattle - noise pollution in the 18th century

A London knife grinder on the street
A London knife grinder at work on the street

Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, WW1
Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, working on a new bayonet during the First World War. 1914-1918

Advert for Wm. Corns & Son, combination Coffee Mill 1888
Combination mill for coffee and spices. Date: 1888

Street music: organ grinder rejected, 1858
Repelling foreign invasion: paterfamilias tries the cold water cure in a case of organ grinding. Date: 1858

Advert / Cafexqui Coffee
Cafexqui Coffee - concentrated aroma, the best of coffees

Medieval bowl made from volcanic rock
5304671 Medieval bowl made from volcanic rock.; (add.info.: Icelandic Medieval, stone bowl shaped from the volcanic rock, used for grinding claystone of various colours)

Food and Beverage. Oil making. Olive oil press in the south of France. Engraving in
3434932 Food and Beverage. Oil making. Olive oil press in the south of France. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part)

Itinerant Knife Grinder sharpening blade by turning grindwheel with treadle
531809 Itinerant Knife Grinder sharpening blade by turning grindwheel with treadle. Red can over grindwheel contains lubricant. Brazier hangs on handle of cart

The grinding of grain in a brewery
5311912 The grinding of grain in a brewery; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the grinding of grain in a brewery. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Food and Beverage. Brewery. Mill used for grinding the malt. Engraving in
3434918 Food and Beverage. Brewery. Mill used for grinding the malt. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part)

A scissors grinder sharpening scissors
2628594 A scissors grinder sharpening scissors.; (add.info.: An American illustration of a scissors grinder sharpening scissors while a girl and her maid look)

The Organ in the Court, 1850
3478107 The Organ in the Court, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'The Organ in the Court' depicting children dancing to the music of the organ grinder)

Medieval stone grinder
5304670 Medieval stone grinder.; (add.info.: Icelandic Medieval, stone grinder used for grinding claystone of various colours, probably for use in dyeing and painting.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

18th century illustration showing a knife grinder; London 1800
5311110 18th century illustration showing a knife grinder; London 1800; (add.info.: Date: 1800); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Food and Beverage. Oil making: mil for grinding the seeds. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434927 Food and Beverage. Oil making: mil for grinding the seeds. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part)

An Egyptian cutlery grinder
5311900 An Egyptian cutlery grinder; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Egyptian cutlery grinder, turning his grindstone with a crank moved by his foot)

Agriculture. Sugar making. Sugar cane mill. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434737 Agriculture. Sugar making. Sugar cane mill. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Agriculture. Production du sucre. Coll)

Cover of catalogue of Manufrance (Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles) Saint Etienne, c1920 (print)
545162 Cover of catalogue of Manufrance (Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles) Saint Etienne, c1920 (print) by French School

Mint and coffee
Cristiano Giani

The Knife Grinder, c1682. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Knife Grinder, c1682

The scissors, 1700-1800. Creator: W. Barthautz
The scissors, 1700-1800

Knives, Scissors and Razors to Grind, published 1795. Creator: Giovanni Vendramini
Knives, Scissors and Razors to Grind, published 1795

Spice Grinder, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Spice Grinder, c. 1937

Potato Grinder, c. 1940. Creator: Doris Hollingsworth
Potato Grinder, c. 1940

Meat Grinder, c. 1936. Creator: Paul Ward
Meat Grinder, c. 1936

Knives, Scissors, and Rotors to Grind, January 1795. Creator: Giovanni Vendramini
Knives, Scissors, and Rotors to Grind, January 1795

Coffee
Fiorenzo Carozzi

French women visting the Cossack bivouac in Paris, 1814
Woman in fur-lined coat with fur muff visting the Tatar and Kalmyk Cossack bivouas in Paris after the fall of Napoleon. Cossack encampment on the Champs Elysees, 1814. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Red and hot
Victoria Glinka

Pure coffee
Margareth Perfoncio

Bits And Pieces
Paul Wullum

Getting On With It
Paul Wullum

Give Peas A Chance
Paul Wullum

Knife grinder, Nice, France

France Nice - knife grinder pre-1900

Barrel or street organ and monkey, early 1900s

Organ Grinder with monkey, Southport

Southport Organ Grinder with monkey early 1900s

Organ grinder, street piano Date: 19th century

Wells Hill, Radstock, early 1900s

Radstock - Wells Hill early 1900s

Henry cartoon, A Hot Tip, by Carl Anderson
A Hot Tip, Henry cartoon drawn by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Oil Maker, illustration from the Latin edition of De Omnibus Illiberalibus Sive Mechanics Artibus'with verses by
EHL92827 Oil Maker, illustration from the Latin edition of De Omnibus Illiberalibus Sive Mechanics Artibus with verses by Hans Sachs (1494-1576) pub

A Kitchen in the Tierra Caliente; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid
A Kitchen in the " Tierra Caliente" ; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. [Women cooking tortillas. Note metate for grinding the maize in the foreground, and Christian image behind]

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"Grinder: Unveiling the Evolution of a Timeless Tool" From Heath Robinson's ingenious invention, the patent double action grinder for asbestos, to Hogarth's satirical depiction in "Enraged Musician, " grinders have played an intriguing role throughout history. In the bustling streets, the sight of a street trade grinder was commonplace. With sparks flying and metal turning red and hot, these skilled craftsmen were essential for sharpening knives and tools. However, their presence also contributed to noise pollution that plagued urban dwellers. During World War I, expert grinders at Wilkinson Sword Works became indispensable as they honed blades with precision for soldiers on the front lines. Their dedication ensured that our brave warriors were equipped with sharp weapons. Not limited to industrial use alone, grinders found their way into everyday life too. In 1888, Wm. Corns & Son introduced a combination coffee mill that revolutionized morning routines by grinding fresh beans effortlessly. The mesmerizing melodies of street music often accompanied by an organ grinder brought joy to many but faced rejection in 1858 due to concerns over noise disturbance. Cafexqui Coffee captured attention through its captivating advertisement featuring a powerful grinder transforming ordinary beans into aromatic perfection – promising an unparalleled coffee experience. London's vibrant streets witnessed knife grinders tirelessly working amidst the hustle and bustle; their mobile workshops serving as reminders of craftsmanship passed down through generations. As time progressed into the 1970s, mobile grinders emerged as versatile tools capable of tackling various tasks beyond just sharpening blades. They became bits and pieces necessary for any handyman or DIY enthusiast seeking efficiency in their projects. Through centuries of innovation and adaptation, grinders have remained steadfast companions in both professional settings like factories and personal spaces like kitchens or workshops. From shaping metals to enhancing flavors or even creating artful designs on nails – there seems no limit to what this humble tool can accomplish.