Sharpener Collection

Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration
XIR346516 Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 3rd September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

German Woodworker
DER DENGLER (" THE HONER/SHARPENER" ) Idealised German woodworker in traditional clothes

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gagne Petit, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gagne Petit, between c1678 and c1693

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

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

Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Creators: Francesco Curti, Agostino Parisini
Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Plate 4

Saint Luke, c. 1425/1435. Creator: Unknown
Saint Luke, c. 1425/1435

Bradford Cutler knife and scissor sharpener

Hilliard & Chapman, free standing patent knife polishing and sharpening with six different sizes. Date: 1862

Quill Sharpener Knife, c. 1936. Creator: Gordon Saltar
Quill Sharpener Knife, c. 1936

A new pencil sharpener (engraving)
3634885 A new pencil sharpener (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new pencil sharpener)

Silhouette - Scissor Sharpener, Street Vendor
Silhouette - Scissor Sharpener, Knife Grinder, Street Vendor. 20th century

The Grinder, c. 1816 (coloured engraving)
STC373415 The Grinder, c.1816 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Remouleur; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Cries of Paris - scissor sharpener

Knife grinder (engraving)
3648019 Knife grinder (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knife grinder. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Knife Grinder, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller
STC137300 Knife Grinder, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller, 1805 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

A knifegrinder (chromolitho)
735764 A knifegrinder (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A knifegrinder. Liebig card)

Scraps for Juveniles (colour litho)
3104672 Scraps for Juveniles (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for a booklet of Scraps for Juveniles, Coloured (Thienemann, Myers)

Le remouleur (colour litho)
5205014 Le remouleur (colour litho) by Fraipont, Gustave (1849-after 1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le remouleur. Illustration for Le Vocabulaire des Petits by M Fournier with designs by)

Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald Vincent Kempenfelt Applin pictured while canvassing, talking to a knife grinder. 19th August 1921

FRENCH KNIFE SHARPENER
A knife and scissor sharpener touts his business Date: Early 19th century

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Arts, Drawing, Sketching, Green Pencil Sharpener

sharpener handicrafts maintenance repair sharpening
The sharpener, handicrafts, maintenance and repair, sharpening, grinding (industrial processes), workshop-interior, Isaac Israels (mentioned on object), 1875 - 1919, paper, chalk, brush

Tradesman sharpening scissors on a Christmas card
Travelling tradesman sharpening scissors and other items on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

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

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

Father Carving the Turkey by Charles Robinson
Illustration captioned Father Carving the Turkey. A young girl sits at the dinner table while her father sharpens a knife to carve the huge turkey that is on the plate in front of her. Date: 1906

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

Tinker sharpening a knife for a maid 1894
A tinker sharpening a knife for a waiting maid. Date: 1894

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

SECRET SERVICE AGENTS, 1938. Agents of the U.S. Secret Service getting the latest criminal news from a bulletin board at Secret Service headquarters in the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C

The Knife-grinder (oil on canvas)
XIR71575 The Knife-grinder (oil on canvas) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 38x51 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Knife Sharpener, Coffeehouse, Porters, Fez Seller and Map
Istanbul, Turkey - Knife Sharpener, Coffeehouse, Porters, Fez Seller and Map of the Bosphorus. Date: 1898

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

Itinerant knife grinder using treadle to turn his grindstone. His pet dog lies beside the barrow. From William Henry Pyne The Costume of Great Britain, London, 1808. Aquatint

THE HONER
DER DENGLER (" THE HONER/SHARPENER" ) Idealised German woodworker in traditional clothes

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"Revolutionizing Street Jobs: The Modernisation of the Sharpener" Step into the world of street jobs, where innovation and craftsmanship collide. In this captivating illustration, a German woodworker proudly showcases his skills as a sharpener. With his trusty Bradford Cutler knife and scissor sharpener mounted in his car, he travels through the bustling streets of a vibrant city. Transporting us back to 1862, we witness the birth of Hilliard & Chapman's free-standing patent knife polishing and sharpening machine. This ingenious invention offers six different sizes, catering to every blade that comes its way. Fast forward to more recent times, and we find ourselves admiring an enchanting Christmas card depicting a tradesman diligently sharpening scissors. A true testament to tradition and dedication even during festive times. Gordon Saltar takes center stage with his creation from 1936 – the Quill Sharpener Knife. Combining functionality with elegance, this masterpiece revolutionizes pencil sharpening like never before. As our journey continues, we stumble upon an intriguing engraving showcasing a new pencil sharpener. Its intricate design hints at progress and efficiency in everyday tasks. A silhouette captures our attention next – it is none other than the Scissor Sharpener Street Vendor. His presence on busy corners adds charm to urban life while ensuring that everyone's shears are always ready for action. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with "The Grinder, " depicted in a colored engraving dating back to 1816. This skilled professional hones blades with precision while adding vibrancy to dull streets. In Parisian alleys filled with cries of commerce, we encounter yet another scissor sharpener immortalized in art – part of "Cries of Paris. " His melodic voice resonates through time as he offers his services amidst daily chaos. Finally, an enchanting engraving presents us with a glimpse into the past - a knife grinder hard at work.