Whetstone Collection

Advertisement in London and Suburbs Old and New, October 1933 (litho)
7182825 Advertisement in London and Suburbs Old and New, October 1933 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Photograph of Swan With Two Necks PH, Whetstone, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Profession Alphabet: Remourer. Unknown illustrator, beg of 20th century (illustration)
DUV4215202 Profession Alphabet: Remourer. Unknown illustrator, beg of 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown illustrator); Photo © Duvallon.

A Martialist. Wodcut from George Whetstone Honourable Reputation of a Soldier (1585)
527789 A Martialist. Wodcut from George Whetstone Honourable Reputation of a Soldier (1585); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Prehistory: Workshop for manufacturing and polishing flint. Age of the Neolithic. Engraving from 1870
THT4429463 Prehistory: Workshop for manufacturing and polishing flint. Age of the Neolithic. Engraving from 1870.; (add.info.: Prehistory: Workshop for manufacturing and polishing flint)

Blossoming Tree in an Orchard, c.1873-c.1903. Creator: George Poggenbeek
Blossoming Tree in an Orchard, c.1873-c.1903

The Slijpsteenmarkt and Het Zeerecht, Amsterdam, 1825-1874. Creator: Unknown
The Slijpsteenmarkt and Het Zeerecht, Amsterdam, 1825-1874. The Slijpsteenmarkt ((Whetstone Market) and Het Zeerecht (Martime Law building)

Zoar Whetstone Case, c. 1937. Creator: Jerry Guinta
Zoar Whetstone Case, c. 1937

Knife grinder in Passy, 1890. Creator: Adolphe-Ernest Gumery
Knife grinder in Passy, 1890

Ibex Whetstone Handle, 1100-900 BC (cast bronze)
499632 Ibex Whetstone Handle, 1100-900 BC (cast bronze) by Iranian School; 22.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: For millennia)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Affiloir; Whetstone; Schleifstein (engraving)
7194619 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Affiloir; Whetstone; Schleifstein (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Affiloir; Whetstone; Schleifstein)

Cupidon aiguisant une fleche (Cupid sharping an arrow). Peinture de Charles Joseph Natoire (Charles-Joseph Natoire)
FIA5358454 Cupidon aiguisant une fleche (Cupid sharping an arrow). Peinture de Charles Joseph Natoire (Charles-Joseph Natoire, 1700-1777), 1750. Huile sur toile. Art francais, Style Rococo

Man of the Black Forest, sharpening his fake for the harvest - in"
LSE4081908 Man of the Black Forest, sharpening his fake for the harvest - in" Encyclopedia of Voyages" by Grasset St Sauveur, ed

Dr Schliemanns Trojan Antiquities at South Kensington (engraving)
1589834 Dr Schliemanns Trojan Antiquities at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Schliemanns Trojan Antiquities at South Kensington)

Old trade: the knife grinder (Lithograph, 19th century)
LRI4644091 Old trade: the knife grinder (Lithograph, 19th century) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Palazzo Morando, Milano

Grosjean Swaps his Goose for a Whetstone, then Drops it Down a Well (chromolitho)
734604 Grosjean Swaps his Goose for a Whetstone, then Drops it Down a Well (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grosjean Swaps his Goose for a Whetstone)

Manufacture of metal feathers: sharpening workshop in France in the 19th century
XEE4143595 Manufacture of metal feathers: sharpening workshop in France in the 19th century. Engraving from 1885 in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD

Metier and craftsman: a cutlery shop in the province in the 19th century
XEE4143278 Metier and craftsman: a cutlery shop in the province in the 19th century. Engraving from 1885 in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD

A young woman sharpening a knife. 14th century (miniature)
LRI4635934 A young woman sharpening a knife. 14th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: A young woman sharpening a knife)

Frontispiece: Gaigne Petit, from Le Cris de Paris (The Cries of Paris), plate 1, 18th century. After Francois Boucher

Barnet N20 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Barnet N20 0

Leicester LE8 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leicester LE8 6

Reaper / haymaker sharpening his scythe with a whetstone, 19th century
Reaper/haymaker sharpening his scythe with a whetstone, 19th century. Metal edged tools such as this needed constant sharpening. The whetstone was also known as a side stone

Farmers field corn sheaves CXXXI Upon seeing
Farmers in a field with corn sheaves CXXXI. Upon seeing a Maeyer, sharpening his Zein with the whetstone (title on object), A farmer is sharpening his mowing tools

The Knife-Grinder, c. 1808-12 (oil on canvas)
BAL53546 The Knife-Grinder, c.1808-12 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 68x52 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; Spanish, out of copyright

Venus crowned by Bacchus, Arnold Houbraken, Lucas Cloppenburg (publisher), 1710

July, Caspar Luyken, 1698 - 1702

ROBERT RECORDE (c1510-1558). English mathematician. Title page of Robert Recordes algebra text, The Whetstone of Witte, published at London in 1557

A Martialist. Wodcut from George Whetstone Honourable Reputation of a Soldier (1585)

VENDRAMINI: LONDON, 1795. Cries of London: Knives, Scissors and Razors to Grind. Stipple engraving, Giovanni Vendramini (after Francis Wheatley), 1795

Baltimore taken near Whetstone Point

Pyrenean Man sharpening his scythe
Pyrenean Mountain Man sharpening his scythe, France Date: circa 1910s

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"Unveiling the Ancient Art of Whetstone: From Bronze Handles to Rococo Paintings" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of whetstones, a tool that has been sharpening blades for centuries. Dating back to 1100-900 BC, the Ibex Whetstone Handle made of cast bronze showcases the early craftsmanship and ingenuity of our ancestors. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us on a linguistic journey with engravings depicting "Affiloir, " "Whetstone, " and "Schleifstein, " showcasing how different cultures have embraced this essential tool throughout history. In an advertisement from October 1933, Londoners were enticed by litho images promoting the versatility and effectiveness of whetstones. Meanwhile, Charles-Joseph Natoire's oil painting "Cupid sharping an arrow" captures a whimsical moment in art history where even Cupid himself relied on a trusty whetstone. Photographs capture everyday life at Swan With Two Necks PH in Whetstone, London, reminding us that while technology advances, some traditions remain unchanged. The image also transports us to South Kensington where Dr Schliemann's Trojan Antiquities are displayed - perhaps including ancient whetstones used by warriors long ago. The lithograph featuring a knife grinder highlights one of many old trades that relied heavily on whetstones. These skilled craftsmen ensured sharp blades for their customers' daily needs. Similarly, Grosjean's comical chromolitho depicts him swapping his goose for a whetstone before accidentally dropping it down a well – reminding us that even mishaps can occur during blade maintenance. Traveling further back in time to France during the 19th century reveals workshops dedicated solely to sharpening metal feathers used for quills or pens. Additionally, cutlery shops dotted provincial towns as metiers thrived alongside evolving industries.