Tongs Collection (page 7)

Man charring a red pepper by holding over an open flame using long-handled kitchen tongs

Adding noodles to saucepan of boiling water

Holding salmon steak with tongs over grill rack

Hands using tongs to move deep-fried chicken drumstick from pan onto draining rack

Tongs and wooden spatula

Grilled meat and barbecue tongs, close-up

Using tongs to turn over steaks being char-grilled on a ridged, cast-iron grill pan

Turning pieces of chicken on broiler pan, using tongs, close-up

Tortillas on barbecue grill, being turned with tongs

Six burgers grilling in a grill pan, one being turned over with tongs

Cooking tongs

Oriental pork ribs on barbecue grill, tongs picking up one piece

Pouring butter over sweetcorn

England, London, Borough Market, pickled red peppers in wooden bucket

Grilled monkfish with crab meat, parma ham and artichoke hearts on a plate, lemon in a bowl, tongs, cutlery

Pepper-crusted flank steak on barbecue grill, tongs

USA, California, Marin County, Tomales Bay, Hog Island oysters on grill

Close-up of metal skwers remving a Honey Soy Chicken Wings from the burning grill

Girl using tongs to turn pieces of chicken in wok

Lamb chop being lifted out of a frying pan

Steak in frying pan being turned with tongs, close-up

Using tongs to remove globe, plum and cherry tomatoes from griddle

Moroccan scallops on barbecue grill, being turned with tongs

Edge of Naan bread cooking in wok being lifted with tongs, high angle view

Scissor action tongs

High TeaTable laid with china teapot and cups on coasters, crumpets, shortbread sticks, decorated sponge cake, sugar cubes, tongs, flower arrangements, wrapped present, front view

Spicy Lime Chicken Wings in a serving dish

Turning over spring roll in wok using kitchen tongs, close-up

Grilled chicken wings and saucepan containing herb dressing, on barbecue grill, close-up, high angle view

Chicken things on barbecue grill, tongs picking up one piece

Removing banana fritters from wok with the bamboo skimmer, and drying on paper towels

Green chilli peppers roasting on hob flame being turned over with tongs, side view

Shoulders of lamb being browned on frying pan, high angle view

Using tongs to place fried chicken on kitchen paper

Meat on barbecue grill, one piece being picked up with tongs, and another being coated with pastry brush

Chicken breasts and apples on barbecue grill

Rusty spade in bucket of sand with pair of tongs on handle

Grilling pieces of meat tied with string, using tongs to turn

Puffball mushrooms cooked in griddle pan, one being turned with kitchen tongs, close-up

Traditionally British fish and chips in basket with slice of lemon in metal tongs, in Chinese restaurant, close up

Glass and ceramics research C016 / 2053
Glass and ceramics research. Researcher pouring out a sample of molten glass during the casting process. This is part of work on ceramic engineering aimed at producing glasses

Goldsmith, artwork
Goldsmith, historical artwork. Molten metal heated over a fire in a crucible is being poured into a container by a goldsmith using long-handled tongs

Chemistry laboratory, 19th century
Chemistry laboratory, 19th-century artwork. At right is a workbench with bellows at which a chemist is working below a large skylight

Dim sum preparation in a restaurant kitchen in Hong Kong, China, Asia

Royal wedding 1893 - the bride and groom
The parents of the bride and groom at home; King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra (at the time, Prince and Princess of Wales)

Early humans smelting iron
Early humans smelting and working iron, coloured artwork. The high temperatures required to obtain iron metal from its ore were not possible until the development of advanced smelting techniques

Obstetric forceps

Midwife with obstetric forceps
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"Tongs: A Multifunctional Tool Spanning Time and Continents" From the bustling streets of Istanbul, Turkey to the elegant Victorian era in Europe, they have played a significant role in various aspects of life. These versatile tools have found their place in doner kebab cooking, where skilled chefs expertly use them to flip and turn succulent meat on open flames. In 1896, an advertisement for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths showcased exquisite Victorian items including can openers and skewers - highlighting the diverse applications beyond culinary uses. Meanwhile, a barber's shop with monkeys and cats added a touch of whimsy as barbers skillfully wielded tongs to style hair or trim beards. The year 1937 saw Harrods proudly presenting their silverware collection through an enticing advert. Amongst these gleaming treasures were tea strainers and asparagus tongs from Elkington plate - demonstrating how even delicate tasks could be elegantly accomplished with this simple yet essential tool. Not only limited to domestic settings, it also found their way onto luxury liners like the White Star Line. Asparagus tongs made by Elkington Plate adorned dining tables alongside assorted silver-plated cutlery sets while sugar bowls were accompanied by matching tongs - ensuring refined service for passengers aboard these grand vessels. Beyond fine dining experiences, Mappin and Webb illustrated how wedding presents could include practical yet beautiful items such as intricately designed serving tongs. These gifts symbolized both functionality and elegance that would accompany couples throughout their married lives. Tong's versatility extended beyond household utensils; they also served masonry and sculpture professionals who relied on specialized tong-like tools for shaping stone or manipulating clay. Their sturdy grip allowed artisans to bring intricate visions to life while ensuring precision in every stroke.