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Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1884   CAS 0389-1884; Knife
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant); Silver; Iron
Description From BRL 1982: "Dinner Knife. Blade: steel. Handle: Green dyed fancy carved elephant ivory handle / silver ferrule / iron bolster. Construction is late 18th century English; Note: Blade shape is suggestive of French manufacture, but blade has been reshaped and is therefore most likely English; Matches dinner knife CAS 0389-1883."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 21.6
Catalog Number CAS 0389-1669   CAS 0389-1669; Folding fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Folding fork
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Silver; Iron
Description From BRL 1982: “Folding fork, probably England [but] could be Dutch or German [or] conceivably even French or Italian or Spanish; Form looks English, handle workmanship looks French; Foil backed tortoise handle; Filled silver bolster and caps; Iron lines; Wound steel spring; Two tie steel form with worked bolster; Probably 18th century, probably came with a knife.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0708A,B   CAS 0389-0708A,B; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture A) early to mid 1900s; B) 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Very deep, dome-shaped copper food mold with tin plated interior, repoussé star pattern on top, narrow exterior brim just below rim, and two widely looped coil handles mounted in horizontal position and riveted to sides, just below brim; Removable lid fits tightly over rim and rests on brim, with its sides extending above lid; Vertical looped handle flanks central steam spout.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.7, Rim Diam = 20.4, Max Diam = 21.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1975   CAS 0389-1975; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Onyx; Silver; Agate
Description Two tines steel fork with silver and agate handle; From BRL 1982: “Straight two tined table fork, probably England (Sheffield); Fancy octagon faceted agate handles; Fancy silver ferrules; Fancy bolsters; Early to mid 18th century; Matches table knife [CAS] 0389-1684; A nice set.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 15.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1684   CAS 0389-1684; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Agate; Silver
Description Curved steel blade with rounded point with a rat tail tang connected to a silver bolster with circle designs and scalloped proximal end that connects with a multicolored agate handle held on by a small silver button; From BRL 1982: “Curved, broad ended table knife, probably England (Sheffield); Fancy octagon faceted agate handles; Fancy silver ferrules; Fancy bolsters; Early to mid 18th century; Matches table fork [CAS] 0389-1975; A nice set, but knife blade is narrowed.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 19.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1687   CAS 0389-1687; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver
Description From BRL 1982: "Child's knife, probably England, mid to late 18th century. Handle: fancy faceted silver handle."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 13.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2100   CAS 0389-2100; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture blade: 1600s or 1700s; handle: 1800s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Copper alloy; Other metal
Description From BRL 1982: "Table knife, probably England. Blade is 17th or 18th century. Handle is probably 19th century plated handle stripped of its plate / pistol shaped copper alloy handle; Put together parts."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 16.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2104   CAS 0389-2104; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1500s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Copper alloy; Other metal; Onyx; Wood
Description From BRL 1982: "Knife, probably English, probably mid 16th century; Small green dyed ivory handle inset with colored ‘jewels’; Cap missing; Long faceted iron bolster; Excavated; Compare plate IId of Hayward; A fine early piece."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 21.1
Catalog Number CAS 0389-1575   CAS 0389-1575; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1800-1820
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Iron; Silver; Buffalo horn
Description From BRL 1982: "Table Knife, circa 1800-1820, probably England (Sheffield). Bulbous end ridge back blade. Fancy carved or molded black buffalo horn handle, silver ferrule and cap. Iron bolster. Blade stamped ‘GB’ - mark unknown. Exceptional piece."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 26.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1533   CAS 0389-1533; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1600s to 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Bone; Iron; Brass
Description From BRL 1982: "Table Knife / most likely English / 17th or early 18th century. Blade: Steel. Wrought iron bolster. Handle: Thick bone (?) scales secured by four iron pins. Small diamond shaped brass cap secured by iron pin. Note: compare Hayward, plate IIa."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1285   CAS 0389-1285; Soda-syphon stand
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Soda-syphon stand
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name WS&S
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Cylindrical container with flat base on short, flaring pedestal base; Undulating rim is decorated with silver festoons; Upper half of vessel is decorated with cutout garlands and geometric patterns; Two handles are mounted at midlevel height; "WS&S", "E.P.", "N.S.", "A1", "5115" and two symbolic hallmarks are stamped on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.6, Rim Diam = 11.7, Max Diam = 14.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0982A,B   CAS 0389-0982A,B; Teapot
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Teapot
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name JCB?
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Brass; Tin; Glass
Description Round globular tea pot on four stubby feet, bail type handle with amber glass grip; Bottom is stamped "Best Hammered M Make" with two arrows and the initials "JCB."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.5, Max Diam = 19.2, Length = 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1536   CAS 0389-1536; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Fork
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Clay; Silver
Description Two-tined steel fork with silver bolster and white ceramic handle; The handle is mold made with scroll work; From BRL 1982: "Table fork, probably England (Sheffield). Latter part of 18th century. Two-tined fork. White pistol shaped glazed ceramic handles with molded relief design. 'Bow white porcelain' (Hayward, plate XXIVa) silver ferrules. Matches table knife CAS 0389-1535. A nice set."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 21.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1738   CAS 0389-1738; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Fork
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Clay; Silver
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 17.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1737   CAS 0389-1737; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Clay; Silver
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 25.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1535   CAS 0389-1535; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Clay; Silver
Description Curved blade with rounded end with silver bolster and molded white ceramic handle; From BRL 1982: "Table knife, probably England (Sheffield). Latter part of 18th century. Bulbous end knife blade. White pistol shaped glazed ceramic handles with molded relief design. 'Bow white porcelain' (Hayward, plate XXIVa) silver ferrules. Matches table fork CAS 0389-1536. A nice set."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 27.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1662   CAS 0389-1662; Folding knife
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Folding knife
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1800-1820
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Horn; Brass; Iron
Description From BRL 1982: “Folding knife, England, probably Sheffield; Fancy pressed horn handle, fancy pressed brass bolster; Iron lines, steel spring; Steel blade marked ‘PATENT’; Original shape; Early 19th century, probably before 1820.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 26.5 (open)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1204   CAS 0389-1204; Measuring mug
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring mug
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Pewter mug with flaring rim and base; Stamping on rim and on sides below rim; "Double Decilitre" stamped on side of body; Hallmark stamp on bottom "C M & Co" with eagle; Pewter handle attached to mold made body.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Rim Diam = 6.1, Max Diam = 6.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1177   CAS 0389-1177; Pitcher
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Conical shaped container with spout and handle; Handle is attached below the rim and on the lower body at a 90 degree angle from spout; 7 rings form design on the body with a base that tapers then slightly flares; Hallmarks on both sides of handle, left side "Pint" "4" then an oval with a crown and "VR 396"; Right side "6 H 81"; Base has "Bell Inn (Tring or Fring)."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Max Diam = 10.2
Catalog Number CAS 0389-0178   CAS 0389-0178; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1670-1720
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.5, Rim Diam = 10.0, Max Diam = 13.0
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