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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2067   CAS 0389-2067; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1707   CAS 0389-1707; Folding knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Folding knife
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country France or possibly Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Bechon Gorgi
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Iron
Description Steel and wood folding knife, steel blade with nail mark on one side with smith mark and name "Bechon Gorgi"; Wood handle has three metal rivets holding it together with two silver sunbursts decorations on one side of wooden handle with a silver individual between them; From BRL 1982: “Folding knife, France or possibly Italy; Wood handle with applied plated iron decoration of a man (a hunter?) (sic) and two flowers or sun bursts; Iron liners; Shear steel spring and blade; Touchmark of an object on a tripod (camera?) (sic) and at least two words (indistinct) (sic) BECHON... GORC... (sic); Probably mid 19th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 20.6 (open)

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1958A-C   CAS 0389-1958A-C; Jar with lid
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar with lid
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country Germany ?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Metal: pewter
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Max Diam = 5.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1672   CAS 0389-1672; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country Germany?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1800s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Tin (?) alloy; Horn; Silver
Description From BRL 1982: “Mediterranean style dagger, origin unknown, construction looks German; Horn handle with engraved cast tin (?) (sic) alloy mounts; Triangular blade with touchmark of five lobed crown over T (?) (sic) G; Probably early 19th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 21.6

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2052   CAS 0389-2052; Knife sheath
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife sheath
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.8, Width = 3.3, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 17.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0355   CAS 0389-0355; Food mold
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Glass
Description Oval food mold with deep, fluted sides and the figure of a seashell in low relief on top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 9.9, Length = 13.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0356   CAS 0389-0356; Food mold
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe?
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 19th to early 20th century
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Glass
Description Clear glass, oval food mold with fluted and terraced sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Width = 12.1, Length = 18.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1323   CAS 0389-1323; Glass goblet
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Glass goblet
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Glass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Max Diam = 6.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1324   CAS 0389-1324; Glass goblet
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Glass goblet
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Glass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Max Diam = 6.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0970   CAS 0389-0970; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Oval copper food mold with straight-sided base, surmounted by single row of columnar structures set on their ends and arranged in oval shape; Open center of mold is also straight-sided; Interior of mold is tin plated; Small star stamped on one end of base; Cross above an orb (same hallmark as CAS 0389-0710, -0711, -0824, -0958, -0961 and -0971) and "608" are stamped on base at opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 11.5, Length = 16.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0971   CAS 0389-0971; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Food mold in the form of 8 cylindrical cream-filled pastries set on ends and arranged in oval with open, straight-sided center; Base of each pastry shape is surrounded by 3 ladyfinger-like cookie shapes; Interior of mold is tin plated; Small star is stamped near base on one end; Small cross atop an orb (same hallmark as CAS 0389-0710, -0711, -0824, -0958, -0961, and -0970) and "662" are stamped on opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Width = 10.1, Length = 14.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0701   CAS 0389-0701; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Copper food mold in the form of a fish; Interior is tin plated; Single perforation located along base below mouth and double perforation located on base of tail, probably for placement of small suspension ring for storage.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Width = 15.9, Length = 35.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0702   CAS 0389-0702; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Cast iron
Description Food mold in the shape of a fish with its back arched; Exterior appears to have been painted gold (?).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Width = 22.8, Depth = 19.6

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0703   CAS 0389-0703; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Width = 10.3, Length = 26.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0704   CAS 0389-0704; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Round copper food mold in the form of a bird nest with a concave, central depression; Interior of mold is tin plated; "D" is stamped on side of mold.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Max Diam = 18.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0706A,B   CAS 0389-0706A,B; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Dome-shaped copper food mold with tin-plated interior, narrow embossed ridge just below rim, embossed repoussé 6-point star pattern on top, and 2 horizontal loop handles riveted on sides; Plain lid has flat looped handle on top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.6, Width = 22.7, Max Diam = 18.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0707   CAS 0389-0707; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Rectangular food mold with straight sides encircled by row of flat, columnar structures; Top of mold is in shape of grape cluster and other fruits, modeled in high relief; Top of mold is of copper, tin plated on interior and exterior; Lower portion of mold is tin.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Width = 12.8, Length = 18.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0709   CAS 0389-0709; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Oval food mold with high, fluted base and scalloped edge, surmounted by row of truncated cylinders stacked on end and arranged in oval around an open center; Only upper portion of mold is copper plated; "H145" and "))" are stamped on side of mold.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.1, Width = 10.7, Length = 14.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0710   CAS 0389-0710; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Deep oval food mold with straight-sided base, surmounted by single row of pastry-like structures (rolled up like crescent rolls) set on their ends side by side around a high, flat-topped center; Interior is tin plated; Small star is stamped on base at one end; Opposite end of base is stamped with cross atop an orb (same hallmark as CAS 0389-0711, -0824, -0958, -0961, -0970 and -0971) and "4."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Width = 12.8, Length = 17.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0711   CAS 0389-0711; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Food mold in the shape of 18 cylindrical columns stacked on end, one against the other, forming an oval with an open, straight-sided center; Top of each column is truncated at an angle; Interior of mold is tin plated; Small fleur-de-lys is stamped at bottom on one end; Small cross atop an orb (same hallmark as CAS 0389-0710, -0824, -0958, -0961, -0970 and -0971) and "669" are stamped near base at opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Width = 9.4, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0713   CAS 0389-0713; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Tin; Enamel
Description Oval food mold with steep fluted sides that flare outward from a flat base; Base is decorated with 3 embossed heads of wheat stems done in repoussé; Overall color is blue-gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.7, Width = 15.3, Length = 18.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0716   CAS 0389-0716; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Width = 16.2, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 39.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0728A-F   CAS 0389-0728A-F; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Lead; Tin
Description Four-piece dessert (food) mold consisting of 2 bowl-like pieces with flaring sides and open bottoms, which are hinged together with 2 key-shaped pins; The open ends are both capped by lids in the shape of a mound of small fruits or berries.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.7, Max Diam = 14.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0732   CAS 0389-0732; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Round copper food mold with a short, fluted base with scalloped edge and a six-point star on top; Interior of mold is tin plated; Small copper wire loop is threaded through perforation near base of mold.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.8, Max Diam = 7.8

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0733   CAS 0389-0733; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.1, Width = 5.1, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0734   CAS 0389-0734; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 6.5, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0735   CAS 0389-0735; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 6.5, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0736A,B   CAS 0389-0736A,B; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name H. R. C.?
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Two-piece, egg-shaped food mold with constricted neck on upper piece to allow for pouring food into the mold; Interior of mold is tin plated; "H. R. C." is stamped around mid-section of larger piece.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.2, Max Diam = 4.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0720   CAS 0389-0720; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Lead
Description Two-piece hinged food mold of a flower showing the petals and calyx; Interior of mold is aluminum plated; No maker's marks.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.2, Width = 7.6, Depth = 7.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0721   CAS 0389-0721; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid to late 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Lead
Description Two-piece hinged food mold, each half showing a different part of a flower; One part shows the flower from the top and the other part shows it from the bottom; No maker's marks.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Width = 6.8, Depth = 8.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0724   CAS 0389-0724; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Lead
Description Two-piece hinged food mold, each half showing a different part of a walnut; One part shows the exterior, while the other side possibly shows the interior of nut interior of mold is aluminum plated; No maker's marks.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.6, Width = 5.5, Depth = 6.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0824   CAS 0389-0824; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe?
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Copper food mold with a short, straight-sided base, surmounted by 12 ladyfinger-like shapes, set on end and arranged in an oval with a solid, flat-topped center; Interior of mold is tin plated; Small cross atop an orb (same hallmark as CAS 0389-0710, -0711, -0958, -0961, -0970 and -0971) and "649" are stamped along the base on one end.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 7.1, Length = 10.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0957   CAS 0389-0957; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name H. A. C.?
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Round food mold with a plain, straight-sided base, surmounted by six pastry-like constructions rolled up like scrolls, set on end, and arranged in a circle around an open center; Interior of mold is tin plated; A small crown and "H.A.C." are stamped on one side of the base; "365" is stamped on the opposite side on the base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 13.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0958   CAS 0389-0958; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Round food mold with straight-sided base surmounted by row of rectangular blocks with peaked tops set on end, with a smaller and similarly shaped block on the outside of each larger block, all arranged around an open, straight-sided center; Interior of mold is tin plated; "D" is stamped on side of base; Also stamped on base is a small cross atop an orb (same hallmark as CAS 0389-0710, -0711, -0824, -0961, -0970 and -0971) and "309."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Max Diam = 15.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0961   CAS 0389-0961; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Deep, hexagonal, straight-sided food mold with open, round center and flat top; Sides are completely undecorated; Interior of mold is tin plated; "1 B P P" and a small cross atop an orb (same hallmark as CAS 0389-0710, -0711, -0824, -0958, -0970 and -0971) are stamped on the sides; Seams appear to have been soldered with brass solder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.9, Width = 12.7, Depth = 10.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0722   CAS 0389-0722; Food mold (ice cream mold)
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold (ice cream mold)
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name LG?
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: lead
Description Two-piece hinged ice cream mold, each half in the shape of half of an egg; "LG" is embossed on one part of the mold and "1758" is embossed on the other part.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Width = 6.3, Depth = 6.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0723   CAS 0389-0723; Food mold (ice cream mold)
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold (ice cream mold)
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name A. P.?
Date of Manufacture late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: lead; Tin
Description Ice cream mold in the form of a bivalve shell, made in two pieces and hinged together; The two halves of the mold are slightly different, but each is cast in the form of a multilayered shell, imitating the successive growth rings of an actual shell; Exterior of mold is embossed with initials "A.P."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.8, Thickness = 4.7, Length = 7.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1853A-C   CAS 0389-1853A-C; Fork with case
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork with case
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Wood: ebony
Description A: Petite, two-pronged fork set in round, carved wooden handle; B: Removable, screw-on case to enclose fork; C: Removable, screw-on metal cap for end of fork handle; Handle is hollow for the storage of small, granular seasoning, such as salt; Cap on handle has a small, flat hinged top to easily pour seasoning from hollow.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = C=0.6, Max Diam = A=1.8; B=1.9; C=1.9, Length = A=14.2; B=9.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0837   CAS 0389-0837; Pot
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pot
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Copper pot with tin interior, rounded bottom with center of bottom riveted to rest of bottom possibly a repair, handle riveted to side of pot just below rim which is rolled, handle is hollow and conical shaped with widest point proximal end.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Max Diam = 32.4, Length = 57.5

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2033   CAS 0389-2033; Spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spoon
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Silver spoon with plain handle; Initials engraved on proximal end of handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Length = 14.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0927A-D   CAS 0389-0927A-D; Strainers
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Strainers
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin; Brass
Description Series of 3 flat-bottomed dishes of equal size designed to stack atop each other; The 2 upper dishes are fitted with pierced bases of different meshes (marked .031" and .081", respectively) for increasingly fine straining or sifting, while the lowest dish collects the strained material; Hollow, domed lid with brass ring handle on top fits inside uppermost dish.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Max Diam = 11.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0986A,B   CAS 0389-0986A,B; Teapot
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Teapot
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: brass; Tin; Wood
Description A: Pot; B: Lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.6, Width = 13.1, Length = 25.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0988   CAS 0389-0988; Teapot
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Teapot
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: brass; Tin
Description Flat bottomed kettle with sides tapering inward toward wide constricted neck; Cylindrical spout rises from midlevel height of side, then turns outward at 45 degree angle; Curved handle is attached at rim and midlevel height of side; Rectangular flat handle attached at 2 points on rim and spans wide mouth; Inset lid is partially soldered in place and hinged across its center; Small flat loop handle on lid allows for access; Interior of kettle is tin plated; "3 3 J.M." is stamped on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Max Diam = 14.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0922A,B   CAS 0389-0922A,B; Samovar with lid
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Samovar with lid
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Conical shaped container with long spout riveted at base with spigot at its end, bail handle of iron with iron mounts for bail handle riveted at shoulder of container, copper lid with copper handle; Bail handle has a swivel loop at its center.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.5, Rim Diam = 15.0, Max Diam = 26.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1194   CAS 0389-1194; Tankard
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Tankard
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Semi-globular tankard with small lip and curved handle that is attached below the lip and on the lower body; Four hallmarks are near rim; Hallmarks include a dagger (blade up), a crown, a fleur-de-lys, and an additional hallmark which resembles a butterfly; Each hallmark is incompletely stamped on its left side; Base is flaring.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Width = 14.4, Rim Diam = 9.2, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0551   CAS 0389-0551; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Food mold
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Deep diamond-shaped food mold with rounded corners, gently curving sides with carved scrolls and floral (?) patterns, rising to a tall center with a shellfish (?) figure on top; Exterior surface is plain and interior surface is carved in low relief; Both surfaces are slipped white and glazed; “X” or possibly an awkward “t” incised into base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Width = 15.5, Length = 20.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0276   CAS 0389-0276; Plate
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Plate
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Max Diam = 17.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0676   CAS 0389-0676; Plate
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Plate
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Max Diam = 17.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0678   CAS 0389-0678; Plate
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Plate
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Max Diam = 23.4

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1320A,B   CAS 0389-1320A,B; Decanter with stopper
Category Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Decanter with stopper
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Glass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.3, Max Diam = 10.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0577   CAS 0389-0577; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.2, Rim Diam = 8.3, Max Diam = 24.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0179   CAS 0389-0179; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Rim Diam = 4.4, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0360   CAS 0389-0360; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.5, Max Diam = 12.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0557   CAS 0389-0557; Mug
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Mug
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Europe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description “12” stamped on bottom.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Max Diam = 9.4, Length = 12.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1755   CAS 0389-1755; Folding knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Folding knife
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood
Description From BRL 1982: “Folding knife or razor, origin unknown; Cylindrical sleet iron handle, wood liner; Crude but thin and sharp forged steel blade; Long tang.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 19.8 (open)

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2023   CAS 0389-2023; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Wood; Silver
Description From BRL 1982: “Appears to be assembled from parts or a relic of something larger.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 19.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1647   CAS 0389-1647; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Northwest Europe or Mediterranean
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Lacquer
Description From BRL 1982: “Knife: Either a Catlin (a type of double-edged amputation knife used for dissecting joints), Northern Europe (England, Germany, Belgium), mid 19th century, or a 19th century Mediterranean dagger; Plain bolster suggest the former but lacquered wood handle suggests the latter.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1862   CAS 0389-1862; Knife sheath
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife sheath
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Leather; Velvet
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.5, Width = 2.8, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 19.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1030   CAS 0389-1030; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Max Diam = 10.4

Catalog Number CAS 0168-0002A-D   CAS 0168-0002A-D; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Spout wick or baker's lamp with flat-bottomed, conical base and tall central cylindrical support pedestal for deep, cup-shaped drip cup with cutaway side section for spout; Elongated and open, cylindrical spout is soldered to drip cup at base of cutaway area; Deep, cup-shaped fuel reservoir with elongated cylindrical spout on side and separate, domed lid sets inside drip cup; Small tab for hanging lamp is attached just below rim of drip cup; Metal loop soldered on side of drip cup holds tweezers used for pulling the wick through channel.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.2, Width = 8.3, Length = 17.8

Catalog Number CAS 0168-0003A-C   CAS 0168-0003A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Spout wick or baker's lamp with flat-bottomed, conical base and tall central cylindrical support pedestal for deep, cup-shaped drip cup with cutaway side section for spout; Elongated and open, cylindrical spout is soldered to drip cup at base of cutaway area; Deep, cup-shaped fuel reservoir with elongated cylindrical spout on side and separate, domed lid sets inside drip cup; Small tab for hanging lamp is attached just below rim of drip cup.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.0, Width = 8.4, Length = 16.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0058   CAS 0216-0058; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.4, Max Diam = 12.5

Catalog Number CAS 0216-0061A-C   CAS 0216-0061A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Spout wick or baker's lamp with flat-bottomed, conical base and tall central cylindrical support pedestal for deep, cup-shaped drip cup with cutaway side section for spout; Elongated and open, cylindrical spout is soldered to drip cup at base of cutaway area; Deep, cup-shaped fuel reservoir with elongated cylindrical spout on side and separate, domed lid sets inside drip cup; Small tab for hanging lamp is attached just below rim of drip cup; Small loop on upper side of drip cup originally held tweezers for pulling wick through channel.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.8, Width = 10.0, Length = 12.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0207   CAS 0216-0207; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Max Diam = 23.0

Catalog Number CAS 0216-0282A-C   CAS 0216-0282A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.5, Max Diam = 10.6, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number CAS 0216-0270A,B   CAS 0216-0270A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian or French
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium or France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.5 (fully extended), Max Diam = 11.1

Catalog Number CAS 0216-0062   CAS 0216-0062; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian or French
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium or France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 59.0, Max Diam = 12.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0303A,B   CAS 0216-0303A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Belgian or French
Global Region Europe
Country Belgium or France
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description "Yoke" or "Miner's" lamp, consisting of round, squat oil reservoir with small oval lid that includes a wick channel, an air vent and a chicken figurine; Heavy U-shaped bale handle is attached to two upright supports on sides of reservoir; Heavy double U-shaped hook for hanging lamp is attached to top of bale handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.6 (fully extended), Max Diam = 11.1

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1587   CAS 0389-1587; Bottle tag
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bottle tag
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal
Description Stamp-pressed tag in the form of several grape clusters and leaves, hung around neck of decanter to identify contents; "Brandy" is spelled out in pierced letters, and tag is suspended from a short silver chain.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Width = 6.2, Thickness = 0.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1588   CAS 0389-1588; Bottle tag
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bottle tag
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal
Description Stamp-pressed tag in the form of several grape clusters and leaves, hung around neck of decanter to identify contents; "Sherry" is spelled out in pierced letters, and tag is suspended from a short silver chain.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Width = 6.2, Thickness = 0.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1589   CAS 0389-1589; Bottle tag
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bottle tag
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal
Description Stamp-pressed tag in the form of several grape clusters and leaves, hung around neck of decanter to identify contents; "Whiskey" is spelled out in pierced letters, and tag is suspended from a short silver chain.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Width = 6.2, Thickness = 0.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1590   CAS 0389-1590; Bottle tag
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bottle tag
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal
Description Stamp-pressed tag in the form of several grape clusters and leaves, hung around neck of decanter to identify contents; "Rum" is spelled out in stamped letters, and tag is suspended from a short silver chain.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Width = 6.2, Thickness = 0.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1591   CAS 0389-1591; Bottle tag
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bottle tag
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal
Description Stamp-pressed tag in the form of several grape clusters and leaves, hung around neck of decanter to identify contents; "Port" is spelled out in pierced letters, and tag is suspended from a short silver chain.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Width = 6.2, Thickness = 0.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1592   CAS 0389-1592; Bottle tag
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bottle tag
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal
Description Stamp-pressed tag in the form of several grape clusters and leaves, hung around neck of decanter to identify contents; "Gin" is spelled out in pierced letters, and tag is suspended from a short silver chain.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Width = 6.2, Thickness = 0.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1593   CAS 0389-1593; Bottle tag
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bottle tag
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal
Description Stamp-pressed tag in the form of several grape clusters and leaves, hung around neck of decanter to identify contents; "Madeira" is spelled out in pierced letters, and tag is suspended from a short silver chain.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Width = 6.2, Thickness = 0.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1269A-C   CAS 0389-1269A-C; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 09 June 1877
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Lead
Description Three-piece round food mold comprising a flat base with straight sides, into which fits a low, terraced mid-section ring with fluted sides, surmounted by a lid with modeled grapes on top; "50 3 pints" and a small cross atop a circle are stamped on interior of base; Maker's stamp (I I P M and RD [all inside diamond shape]) is embossed on lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Max Diam = 19.7

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0725A-C   CAS 0389-0725A-C; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 22 July 1868
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 9.1

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1695   CAS 0389-1695; Spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spoon
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 16.7

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1696   CAS 0389-1696; Spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spoon
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 17.2

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1697   CAS 0389-1697; Spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spoon
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 16.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1187   CAS 0389-1187; Measuring tankard
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring tankard
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Semi-globular tankard with small lip and curved handle that is attached below the lip and on the lower body; Hallmarks are on one side of handle near rim along with "1/4 gil"; Base is flaring; Four circles are etched in body.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Width = 6.3, Rim Diam = 3.8, Max Diam = 4.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1195   CAS 0389-1195; Tankard
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Tankard
Culture British
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter; Brass
Description Semi-conical tankard with brass ring at rim; Curved handle that attaches below rim and on lower part of body; Two incised circles around center of body; Base has incised lettering; Hallmark below rim near handle with "24" below it and to its right "10 lcc" to its right "Half pint" in small print and "Half pint" in larger print; Interior base "Buckley and Beach Chelsea."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.8, Width = 11.0, Rim Diam = 7.0, Max Diam = 7.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0189   CAS 0216-0189; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Byzantine or Aegean
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Rhodes
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1100 CE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.8, Width = 5.1, Length = 8.0

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0525   CAS 0389-0525; Stamp (?), double sided
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Stamp (?), double sided
Culture Christian (possibly Greek)
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.4, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 9.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0081   CAS 0389-0081; Kylix / drinking vessel / cup
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Kylix / drinking vessel / cup
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.6, Max Diam = 10.8, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1595   CAS 0389-1595; Ladle
Category Culinary Items; Pottery; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture prior to 600 BCE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Max Diam = 4.1, Length = 5.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0179   CAS 0216-0179; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Rhodes
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Hellenic: 5th-4th century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Mold pressed oil lamp with flat bottomed, round oil reservoir with closed, concave top; Elongated spout for wick extends out from edge of reservoir and is formed with single large perforation; Heavy inched handle is attached to side of reservoir opposite the wick spout and extends above rim of reservoir; Center top of reservoir is decorated with low relief floral-like pattern, with small perforation in center and on each floral petal; Shoulder of reservoir is encircled by row of small clay protuberances; Underside of wick spout and base are decorated with small overlapping circular impressions; Overall color is terra cotta.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.2, Width = 6.6, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0097   CAS 0389-0097; Pitcher / vessel
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher / vessel
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Athens?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 600 BCE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.7, Rim Diam = 12.0, Max Diam = 13.0

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2168   CAS 0389-2168; Coin
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coin
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late Classical: 400-300 BCE
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 9.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2169   CAS 0389-2169; Coin
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coin
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late Classical: 400-300 BCE
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 8.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2167   CAS 0389-2167; Handle from vase
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Handle from vase
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Greece?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 5th century BCE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Width = 6.5, Depth = 3.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0191   CAS 0216-0191; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Rome
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description Oil lamp with squat, spherical reservoir is supported on short cylindrical pedestal and footed base; Cylindrical wick spout with flaring rim and single loop handle both extend up and out from upper edge of reservoir; Shoulder of reservoir is decorated with incised herringbone pattern; Carved or stamped medallion in center of reservoir depicts anthropomorphic figure on horseback; Exterior of reservoir, wick spout, handle, and footed base are painted black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0176   CAS 0216-0176; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Apulia
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Hellenic: 5th-4th century BCE
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Width = 7.0, Length = 13.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0177   CAS 0216-0177; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Sicily
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.0, Width = 7.8, Length = 9.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0178   CAS 0216-0178; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist. Sicily
County
Other Geographic Data City: Syracuse
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Width = 5.0, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0188   CAS 0389-0188; Pitcher
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture Classical Greek
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Cludium
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 550 BCE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.2, Rim Diam = 12.1, Max Diam = 16.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0082   CAS 0389-0082; Kylix / drinking vessel / cup
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Kylix / drinking vessel / cup
Culture Classical Greek or Aegean
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Max Diam = 9.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0076   CAS 0389-0076; Kylix / drinking vessel / cup
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Kylix / drinking vessel / cup
Culture Classical Greek or Aegean
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Max Diam = 7.4, Length = 10.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0079   CAS 0389-0079; Kylix / drinking vessel / cup
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Kylix / drinking vessel / cup
Culture Classical Greek or Aegean
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Max Diam = 8.7, Length = 12.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0075   CAS 0389-0075; Pitcher
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture Classical Greek or Aegean
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Rim Diam = 3.5, Max Diam = 5.5, Length = 6.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0107   CAS 0389-0107; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Classical Greek or Aegean?
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Rim Diam = 7.4, Max Diam = 11.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0541   CAS 0389-0541; Container
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Container
Culture Classical Greek or Aegean?
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Max Diam = 8.9, Length = 15.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1525   CAS 0389-1525; Pitcher
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture Classical Greek?
Global Region Europe
Country Greece
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Rim Diam = 3.1, Max Diam = 3.8

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0263   CAS 0389-0263; Kylix / drinking vessel / cup
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Kylix / drinking vessel / cup
Culture Classical Greek?
Global Region Europe
Country Greece?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 5th century BCE
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Depth = 3.2, Max Diam = 8.4

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0265   CAS 0389-0265; Container / jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Container / jar
Culture Classical Greek?
Global Region Europe
Country Greece?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Rim Diam = 2.7, Max Diam = 3.6

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0266   CAS 0389-0266; Pitcher
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture Classical Greek?
Global Region Europe
Country Greece?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Rim Diam = 3.6, Max Diam = 5.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1964   CAS 0389-1964; Knife
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood (boxwood?)
Description From BRL 1982: “Relic knife; Blade shows possible remnant of a pictorial stamp; Tin alloy ferrule; Same design as on CAS 0389-1629; Carved boxwood (?) (sic) handle with panels of figures.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 24.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1704   CAS 0389-1704; Spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spoon
Culture Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Round bowl with plain straight handle; Single casting with hallmark "H. L." stamped in bowl.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.4, Width = 6.0, Length = 17.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1760   CAS 0389-1760; Spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spoon
Culture Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Round bowl with plain straight handle; Single casting with hallmark and "H A S" stamped in bowl.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 17.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1560   CAS 0389-1560; Baker's shovel
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Baker's shovel
Culture Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 44.4

Catalog Number CAS 0216-0074A,B   CAS 0216-0074A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Spout wick or baker's lamp with round, tiered base, tall cylindrical center support for deep, cup-shaped drip cup with portion of side wall cut away for spout; Elongated spout is soldered to base of cutaway area; Deep cup-shaped reservoir with flat, hinged half-lid and elongated, cylindrical spout or wick channel sets inside drip cup; Small tab for hanging lamp is attached to rim of drip cup.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.0, Width = 12.3, Length = 19.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0073A,B   CAS 0216-0073A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper; Tin; Brass
Description Oil lamp with cylindrical brass oil reservoir with tinned interior and separate domed lid with knob handle; Flat, elongated wick spout with upturned distal end is attached to lower side of reservoir; Rectangular, stationary bale handle is attached to rim of reservoir; Cylindrical device (to which brass hook for hanging lamp is attached with copper rivet) slides back and forth in rectangular slot cut in top of bale handle, possibly to regulate flow of oil to wick, thereby controlling height of flame; Small brass loop on front of reservoir may originally have held tweezers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.5, Width = 5.9, Length = 17.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1740   CAS 0389-1740; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture Dutch or English
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands or England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. Netherlands or England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1700s or later
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Onyx; Silver
Description Four-tined silver fork with spiral mid shaft, silver bolster with "AKR" stamped on it, handle is multicolored onyx with a silver button on the proximal end holding the handle on the shaft; From BRL 1982: "Fork. Handle: English, mid 18th century; Blade: Dutch or English, could be late 18th century or after; Twisted silver four-tined ‘pickle’ fork, a replacement. Handle: Octagon faceted agate handle with original engraved silver ferrule and burr. Marks: AKR on ferrule."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 15.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1741   CAS 0389-1741; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture Dutch or Flemish, possibly
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands or Belgium, possibly
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Silver alloy
Description Three-tined steel fork with decoration at juncture of handle and fork shaft, handle is cylindrical and has stamped design of people and vegetation; From BRL 1982: “Child’s fork, possibly Dutch or Flemish; Embossed, weighted silver handle with allegorical (?) (sic) scenes; Fork blade is silver alloy; Matches knife CAS 0389-1742.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 12.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1742   CAS 0389-1742; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture Dutch or Flemish, possibly
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands or Belgium, possibly
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver
Description Steel blade with hallmark on one side, handle is cylindrical silver that is stamped with decoration of people and vegetation; From BRL 1982: “Child’s knife, possibly Dutch or Flemish; Embossed, weighted silver handle with allegorical (?) (sic) scenes; Knife blade [is] steel with a pictorial mark (a shield on its side and a serpent); Matches fork CAS 0389-1741.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 11.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2117   CAS 0389-2117; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture Dutch or German
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands or Germany
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1800s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory; Silver
Description Four-tined fork with "S" stamped on back, silver bolster has longitudinal lines etched into it, ivory has raised flutes carved in it for decoration; From BRL 1982: “Miniature or child’s table fork with matched knife (CAS 0389-2118); Dutch or German; Fancy carved ivory handle; Original silver ferrule; Steel blade; Four tined fork with fancy bolster; Marked ‘S’ for ‘Stahl’ (Stahl = steel); Probably early 19th century, perhaps earlier.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 13.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2118   CAS 0389-2118; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture Dutch or German
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands or Germany
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1800s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory; Silver
Description Plain steel blade with a silver bolster over an ivory handle; Handle has raised flutes as decoration; From BRL 1982: “Miniature or child’s table knife with matched fork (CAS 0389-2117); Dutch or German; Fancy carved ivory handle; Silver ferrule - replaced; Steel blade, may be replaced; Probably early 19th century, perhaps earlier.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 14.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1614   CAS 0389-1614; Fork
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Fork
Culture Dutch or possibly German
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands or possibly Germany
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1700s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory: walrus tusk; Silver
Description Four-tined steel fork with silver bolster and carved ivory handle; Handle has three torsos with four heads above the torsos and another set of four heads above that; From BRL 1982: “Table fork, Dutch or possibly German; Super ornate walrus ivory carved handle, represents 8 bewigged male heads on 3 bodies; Three represent clergy (with cross), soldier (with dagger), navigator (with anchor); Top decoration broken; Four tine steel fork; Probably early 18th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 19.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1612   CAS 0389-1612; Knife
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture Dutch or Scandinavian
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands or Scandinavia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Tin alloy (?)
Description From BRL 1982: “Knife; Made up from parts; Wood handle with cast tin (?) (sic) alloy decorations; Has German or French table knife ferrule; Reground modern European carving knife blade; Handle may EA... (illegible: EARLY?) (sic), Dutch or Scandinavian.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 34.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1611   CAS 0389-1611; Knife
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Dutch or Scandinavian
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands or Scandinavia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Iron; Tin alloy (?); Wood
Description From BRL 1982: “Knife; Made up from parts; Wood handle with cast tin (?) (sic) alloy decorations; Has iron ferrule; Reground modern European carving knife blade; Handle may Ea... (illegible), Dutch or Scandinavian.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 18.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1990   CAS 0389-1990; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture Dutch, possibly
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands, possibly
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1883
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood (probably boxwood); Iron; Brass
Description Knife with metal blade and wooden handle; Blade without decoration; Proximal end of handle carved with a lion; Middle of handle is carved in geometric designs along with the date “ANNO 1883”; From BRL 1982: “Dinner knife with carved wood handle, probably boxwood; Geometric bottom surmounted by a lion finial; Cheap, factory-made blade, sleet steel, separate iron bolster, brass ferrule; Handle marked “ANNO 1883” - probably correct; Mid-eastern style, looks like German work; May be Dutch blade (sic) and Indonesian handle? (sic).”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1980   CAS 0389-1980; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture Dutch, probably
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver or silver alloy
Description From BRL 1982: “Table fork, probably Dutch, probably 18th century; Silver or silver alloy handle with high relief chasing; Matches knife CAS 0389-1979.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 19.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1979   CAS 0389-1979; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture Dutch, probably
Global Region Europe
Country Netherlands, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver or silver alloy
Description From BRL 1982: “Table knife, probably Dutch, probably 18th century; Silver or silver alloy handle with high relief chasing; Matches fork CAS 0389-1980.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 22.1

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0001A   CAS 2000-0007-0001A; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle with open work leaf and vine design and solid ball of fruit at distal end; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 21.5

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0001B   CAS 2000-0007-0001B; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle with open work leaf, vine and fruit design on one side and solid bamboo design on opposite side; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 21.8

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0001C   CAS 2000-0007-0001C; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle of forest scene, Asian warrior standing beneath tree, second person kneeling on ground; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 20.8

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0001D   CAS 2000-0007-0001D; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle of forest scene, Asian warrior standing beneath tree holding a sword; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 21.2

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0001E   CAS 2000-0007-0001E; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle of forest scene, Asian warrior standing beneath tree raising a sword, peasant holding long staff with banner attached looks on; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 21.7

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0001F   CAS 2000-0007-0001F; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle, middle portion is open work carving of leaves and vine holding a solid fruit at distal end; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0002A   CAS 2000-0007-0002A; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle, scene depicting two Asian warriors fighting in a forest; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 24.9

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0002B   CAS 2000-0007-0002B; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle, scene depicting a man pointing up at a tree on one side, a crouching person (?) on the opposite side; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0002C   CAS 2000-0007-0002C; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle, forest scene depicting a standing man holding implements in each hand and a kneeling man pointing up at the sky; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 25.3

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0002D   CAS 2000-0007-0002D; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle, forest scene depicting two kneeling Asian warriors, one is writing on paper, mountains in background; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 25.6

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0002E   CAS 2000-0007-0002E; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle, open work of tree with flowers on one side and large eagle (?) perched on opposite side; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 25.5

Catalog Number

CAS 2000-0007-0002F   CAS 2000-0007-0002F; Knife
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrison Bros. & Howson
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone
Description Knife blade is straight, even width, with rounded end; Banded silver bolster; Carved bone handle, forest scene depicting Asian warrior standing near tree pointing at the sky and holding a sword in opposite hand, pagoda in background; Blade is hallmarked "VR" with royal crown design in between and stamped "Harrison Bros & Howson Cutlers to Her Majesty." Bolster has three hallmarks and stamped "HH."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 25.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1422   CAS 0389-1422; Mug
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Mug
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Max Diam = 9.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1423   CAS 0389-1423; Mug
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Mug
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Half pint mug with handle; Single piece construction; Two incised lines circle mug below rim; Two incised lines circle mug near base; “HALF PINT” stamped near rim; Stamped with crown and numbers and letters in oval shape near rim; Crown shape stamped on inside wall of mug; “#67” and “LCC” stamped on inside bottom.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1424   CAS 0389-1424; Mug
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Mug
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Half pint mug with handle; Single piece construction; Two incised lines circle mug below rim; Two incised lines circle mug near base; “HALF PINT” stamped vertically near rim; Stamped with crown and numbers and letters in oval shape near rim; Crown flanked by “V” and “R”; “67” stamped below crown and “LCC” stamped below numbers, over incised lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1826   CAS 0389-1826; Cheese gouge
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cheese gouge
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name MH & Co.
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1910s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone; Ivory, possibly
Description Metal shovel shaped scoop with spiral twisted shaft and silver bolster with plain ivory handle dyed green; From BRL 1982: "Cheese gouge (for soft cheese), Sheffield, England, ca. 1890s-1910s; Bulbous green dyed handle, probably bone, with turned bone end plug - dye probably not original; Silver ferrule; Silver plated steel blade with silver soldered repair; Marked ‘MH & Co.’ - mark unknown."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 24.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1709   CAS 0389-1709; Cheese sampler
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cheese sampler
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel
Description Y-shaped implement with a scoop shaped handle; The ends of the arms curl in opposite directions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 15.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2063   CAS 0389-2063; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 5.7

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2075   CAS 0389-2075; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2066   CAS 0389-2066; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn; Glass; Metal
Description Conical shaped multicolored horn with glass bottom and metal ringing around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 6.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1524   CAS 0389-1524; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.6, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1322   CAS 0389-1322; Drinking glass
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Drinking glass
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1884
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Glass
Description Drinking blue pressed glass with vegetal design pressed on surface; Stamped inside "RD 138051."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.6, Max Diam = 6.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1307   CAS 0389-1307; Food mold
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Glass
Description Clear glass food mold in the shape of a rabbit, seated on all four feet; Figure is sculpted in low relief; "British Make" is embossed along the rim and "2" is embossed on exterior of base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Width = 11.0, Length = 19.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1639   CAS 0389-1639; Knife
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant); Silver; Tin alloy
Description From BRL 1982: “Table knife, England, probably Sheffield; Steel blade knife with elephant ivory handle originally dyed green, silver ferrules, tin alloy ferrules (sic). Blade is marked with dagger (guild mark) and 'L' (maker's mark). Matches table forks CAS 0389-1641 and -1642 and table knife CAS 0389-1640.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 28.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0358   CAS 0389-0358; Plate
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Plate
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1884
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Glass
Description Ovular blue glass platter with pressed vegetal design in back.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.2, Width = 20.5, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1797   CAS 0389-1797; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Width = 5.3, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1897   CAS 0389-1897; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn
Description Shallow, horn spoon with wide, oval bowl with the proximal end extending to form a short, flat handle; Color is translucent amber over most of the spoon's bowl and opaque black on the handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.6, Width = 6.7, Length = 13.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0797   CAS 0389-0797; Ale warmer
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ale warmer
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper
Description Cone shaped container with rolled rim and pinched area on rim forming a spout; Handle attached at rim and mid body.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.9, Max Diam = 11.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0798   CAS 0389-0798; Ale warmer
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ale warmer
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Deep, cone-shaped container with very short spout on rim and wide, flat handle attached at rim and on upper side; Interior is tin plated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.1, Max Diam = 15.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1146   CAS 0389-1146; Bake stone
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bake stone
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.4, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 33.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1033A,B   CAS 0389-1033A,B; Can
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Can
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Brass; Tin
Description Flat bottomed, oval can made in 4 sections (base, sides, shoulder, and neck) from sheet brass with rolled edges and overlapping seams; Bands of three parallel embossed lines each encircle sides just above base and just below rim; Flat shoulder supports short, straight neck, fitted with short, cylindrical cap; Interior of can and lid are tin plated; "British Make 8 19" is stamped on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Rim Diam = 4.5, Max Diam = 12.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1074   CAS 0389-1074; Colander
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Colander
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: brass
Description Round colander with rounded bottom and curving sides; Two large open handles of rolled sheet brass are attached to sides; Perforations for straining are arranged on bottom in pie-shaped triangular designs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.4, Max Diam = 19.9

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1051A-H   CAS 0389-1051A-H; Condiment holder with cruets
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Condiment holder with cruets
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name E. P. N. S.
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver; Glass
Description A: Flat diamond-shaped tray on four pedestal feet and four wire-enclosed compartments for holding glass condiment holders; Central handle has silver supports and glass handle; "E.P.N.S. Made in England" is stamped on base; B,C and D,E: Small rectangular, mold-blown bottles with constricted neck and flaring lip and diamond-faceted glass stopper; F,G: Small rectangular, mold-blown bottle with constricted neck and silver push-on lid with perforated six-pointed star pattern on top; H: Small rectangular, mold-blown bottle with constricted neck and silver hinged lid with cutout hold for handle of small serving spoon; "E.P.N.S." is stamped on rim of lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=20.5; B,C=14.3; D,E=14.5; F,G=13.4; H=10.0, Width = A=13.9; B,C=4.6; D,E=4.7; F,G=4.7; H=4.7, Length = A=14.2; B,C=4.6; D,E=4.7; F,G=4.7; H=4.7

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1675   CAS 0389-1675; Folding fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Folding fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture prior to 1830
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Nickel silver (?); Cow horn; Paper
Description Four-tined folding steel fork with tortoise shell handle and silver bolster; Fork has hallmark and "Palmer" stamped on in; Tortoise shell handle has scalloped decoration on proximal end; From BRL 1982: “Folding fork, England, Sheffield, probably, before 1830; Simulated tortoise shell handle (made of cow horn, stained and backed with colored paper), shell caved end; Fancy nickel silver (?) (sic) bolsters; Nicely forged four tined fork, file worked shank and spring; Tang stamped crown / GR / Palmer; A superb example.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 20.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1717   CAS 0389-1717; Folding fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Folding fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s or early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Iron; Bone
Description From BRL 1982: “Folding fork, England; Bone handle; Long (barlow style) iron bolsters integral with liners; Steel two-tine fork; Steel spring, end broken off; 18th or early 19th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 13.8 (open)

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1098A,B   CAS 0389-1098A,B; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Harrods
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Max Diam = 12.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1270A-D   CAS 0389-1270A-D; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name Biertumpfel & Sons
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter; Brass
Description Three-piece cylindrical food mold comprising a 3-part hinged mid-section with concave walls with a checkerboard pattern; Brass pin holds sides together when closed; Flat round plate screws onto bottom of sides, forming the base; Screw-on top is in shape of various fruits (grapes, (pomegranate, pear, and others); "13" and "Biertumpfel & Son Makers 138 Albany St. London" is stamped on interior of base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Max Diam = 15.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1268A-C   CAS 0389-1268A-C; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 22 July 1868
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Three-piece food mold comprising a cylindrical mid-section with fluted sides, a flat plate that screws onto the bottom to form the base, and a screw-on top in the form of various fruits (pear, grapes, strawberry, and others); "1 quart" and a maker's mark (IV 22 4 X RD 1 [inside diamond shape]) are stamped on interior of base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Max Diam = 12.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0799   CAS 0389-0799; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Width = 8.7, Length = 1.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0820   CAS 0389-0820; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Width = 10.5, Length = 15.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0959   CAS 0389-0959; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Deep round copper food mold with tin-plated interior; Hollow, cone-shaped device in center has swirling fluted edges which continue to base of actual mold and then swirl up sides in opposite direction; Narrow band of convex units encircle mold just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 25.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0964   CAS 0389-0964; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Deep, round, doughnut-shaped food mold with open center; No decoration or markings; Interior of mold is tin plated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Max Diam = 9.2

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0965   CAS 0389-0965; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Width = 8.2, Length = 17.0

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0966   CAS 0389-0966; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin; Brass
Description Food mold in the shape of half a melon with fluted ridges running along long axis of mold; Small brass suspension ring attached to copper loop at one end of mold; Interior of mold is tin plated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.4, Width = 6.6, Length = 11.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0967   CAS 0389-0967; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Round food mold with wedge-shaped fluted sides rising straight from the base to the top center; Interior of mold is tin plated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Max Diam = 5.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0968   CAS 0389-0968; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Small, round food mold in the shape of an unopened flower blossom (?); Lower border of mold has zigzag upper edge, surmounted by row of ladyfinger-like forms standing on ends around flat-topped center spire; Interior of mold is tin plated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Max Diam = 5.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0969   CAS 0389-0969; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Round flat-bottomed cup-shaped food mold with fluted grooves on sides spiraling from the base to the top; Interior of mold is tin plated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Max Diam = 7.8

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0771   CAS 0389-0771; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Width = 4.8, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0774   CAS 0389-0774; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Width = 4.8, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0776   CAS 0389-0776; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Width = 4.8, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0778   CAS 0389-0778; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Width = 4.8, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0779   CAS 0389-0779; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Width = 4.8, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0747   CAS 0389-0747; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.2, Width = 6.7, Length = 6.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1656   CAS 0389-1656; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1700s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver foil
Description Three-tined steel and silver fork, steel tines with a decorated silver handle with "Sterling" stamped on it; From BRL 1982: "Dessert fork, England, probably 2nd half [of] 18th century; Three-tined; Weighted silver foil handle; Marked 'STER-LING'; Other marks obscured; Matches dinner fork CAS 0389-1657."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 16.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1657   CAS 0389-1657; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1700s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver foil
Description Three-tined steel and silver fork, steel tines with a decorated silver handle with "Sterling" stamped on it; From BRL 1982: "Dinner fork, England, probably 2nd half [of] 18th century; Matches dessert fork CAS 0389-1656, although larger."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 20.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1642   CAS 0389-1642; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant); Silver; Tin alloy
Description From BRL 1982: "Table knife, England, probably Sheffield; Steel blade knife with elephant ivory handle originally dyed green, silver ferrules, tin alloy ferrules (sic). Matches table fork CAS 0389-1641 and table knives CAS 0389-1639 and -1640.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 23.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1602   CAS 0389-1602; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture composite: 18th to 19th century
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Stone: bloodstone; Brass
Description From BRL 1982: "Table fork. Tines: English / early 18th century / relic condition, very pitted. Handle: early to mid 19th century. Handle is replacement; carved red stone; correct handle would have been octagon faceted. Ferrule: brass, correct style may be original; burr, brass."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 18.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1688   CAS 0389-1688; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield or London
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Agate; Silver
Description From BRL 1982: “Table fork, England, Sheffield or London, mid 18th century; Fancy octagon faceted agate handle; Fancy embossed and engraved silver ferrule; Silver (?) (sic) burr on end of handle; Small, slightly curved two-tined fork with fancy bolster.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 12.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1739   CAS 0389-1739; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield or London
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Agate; Silver alloy
Description Two tines steel fork with silver and agate handle; From BRL 1982: "Table fork, England, Sheffield or London, mid 18th century; Octagon faceted agate handle; Silver alloy ferrule,and burr; Slightly curving two-tine fork with very fancy bolster; A good example."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 15.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1745   CAS 0389-1745; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 18th century
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Stone (carnelian?)
Description From BRL 1982: "Miniature table fork; England, London or Sheffield, early to mid 18th century; Octagon faceted, orange stone (carnelian?) (sic) handle; Silver ferrules and burrs; Steel blade; Straight, two-tined fork with fancy bolster; Matches knife CAS 0389-1744; A superb set."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 10.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1724   CAS 0389-1724; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1760-1820s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Bone; Iron
Description From BRL 1982: "Table fork, England, probably Sheffield; Two-tined fork; Fancy carved bone handles capped with bone, iron bolster, steel blade; Matches table knives CAS 0389-1718, -1719, -1720 and table forks CAS 0389-1721, -1722, -1723."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 20.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1728   CAS 0389-1728; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1750-1830, probably ca. 1800-1830
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant)
Description From BRL 1982: “Two-tined carving fork with single prong folding guard. Seems to match table forks CAS 0389-1848, -1849 and -1886, table knives CAS 0389-1690 and -1873, dinner knife CAS 0389-1884, and carving forks CAS 0389-1823 and -1824.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 23.5

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1821   CAS 0389-1821; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1860-1900
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant)
Description Two-tined steel carving fork, with folding steel curb and plain rectangular ivory handle; From BRL 1982: "Carving fork. Elephant ivory handle with two tines and single prong folding guard."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1823   CAS 0389-1823; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1750-1830
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant)
Description From BRL 1982: "Small, two-tined carving fork. Handle: Green dyed elephant ivory handle. Seems to match [CAS] 0389-1884."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 22.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1824   CAS 0389-1824; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1750-1830, probably ca. 1800-1830
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant)
Description From BRL 1982: “Two-tined carving fork with single prong folding guard. Seems to match table forks CAS 0389-1848, -1849 and -1886, table knives CAS 0389-1690 and -1873, dinner knife CAS 0389-1884, and carving forks CAS 0389-1728 and -1823.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 24.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1886   CAS 0389-1886; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1760-1840
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant)
Description From BRL 1982: "Two-tined table fork with green dyed, elephant ivory handle. Matches table fork CAS 0389-1885."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 20.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1841   CAS 0389-1841; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Bone
Description From BRL 1982: "Table fork. Two-tined steel fork with green dyed bone handle; Matches table fork CAS 0389-1693; Same pattern as table forks CAS 0389-1843, -1844, -1887."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 19.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1848   CAS 0389-1848; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1750-1860, probably ca. 1800-1830
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant)
Description From BRL 1982: “Three-tined table fork with green dyed elephant ivory handle. Seems to match table forks CAS 0389-1849 and -1886, table knives CAS 0389-1690 and -1873, dinner knife CAS 0389-1884, and carving forks CAS 0389-1728, -1823 and -1824.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 20.7

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2050   CAS 0389-2050; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name B. Clayton
Date of Manufacture ca. 1820-1850s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Wood; Horn; Iron
Description From BRL 1982: “Table fork. Handle: Pressed horn scales with iron bolster. Marks: ‘B. Clayton’ (mark unknown). There was a George Clayton, cutler circa 1850-1860's in Sheffield.” Matches table knives CAS 0389-2043 through 0389-2047 and table forks CAS 0389-2048 through 0389-2051.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 17.0

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2006   CAS 0389-2006; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1840-1870
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Iron; Antler
Description From BRL 1982: "Table fork. Handle: Stag horn, missing domed, iron butt caps. Marks: 'V crown R.W. IWIGG' (TWIGG?) (mark unknown). Matches knife [CAS] 0389-2007."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 16.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1623   CAS 0389-1623; Fork / knife combination
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork / knife combination
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1820-1860s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant)
Description Two standard steel tines and one that also functions as a knife, shaft is plain, handle is plain ovoid dyed green ivory; Stamped "Slack / Salisbury"; From BRL 1982: "Combined knife and fork, England, probably Sheffield made, sold in Salisbury, ca. 1820-1860s; Straight blade, three straight tines; Knife blade on side of form; Marked 'SLACK/SALISBURY' (no info.); Green-dyed, elephant ivory handle; Note: Either a one armed man's knife or a serving piece, most likely the former."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 22.8

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1625   CAS 0389-1625; Fork / knife combination
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork / knife combination
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1860-1910s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant)
Description Three standard steel tines and one that also functions as a knife, shield cut out proximal to tines before shaft which is plain, handle is plain rectangular ivory; From BRL 1982: "Machine made combined knife and fork serving piece. Four tine fork, one tine is knife blade. Handle: Elephant ivory; Exceptional quality."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 31.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1627   CAS 0389-1627; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1600s?
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Iron; Brass
Description From BRL 1982: “Forged, all steel except inset brass handle panels; Perhaps 17th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 17.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2007   CAS 0389-2007; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1840-1870
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Iron; Antler
Description From BRL 1982: "Table knife. Blade: Steel with iron bolsters. Handle: Stag horn, missing domed, iron butt caps. Marks: 'V crown R.W. IWIGG' (TWIGG (?)) (mark unknown). Matches fork [CAS] 0389-2006."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 18.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1986   CAS 0389-1986; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Agate; Silver; Silver alloy
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; Blade has very worn hallmark; From BRL 1982: "Table knife, England, probably London, early to mid 18th century; Octagon faceted agate handle; Silver alloy (?) (sic) ferrule, silver alloy burr on end of handle; Broad sweeping round end blade with iron bolster; Marks: 1) Quillon dagger - London guild mark; 2) indistinguishable; A good example."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 19.6

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2046   CAS 0389-2046; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name B. Clayton
Date of Manufacture ca. 1820-1850s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Horn; Iron
Description From BRL 1982: “Table Knife. Blade: Steel, straight blade with rounded end. Handle: Pressed horn scales with iron bolster. Marks: 'B. Clayton' (mark unknown). There was a George Clayton, cutler circa 1850-1860's in Sheffield.” Matches table knives CAS 0389-2043 through 0389-2047 and table forks CAS 0389-2048 through 0389-2051.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 20.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2102   CAS 0389-2102; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1500-1600
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Antler
Description From BRL 1982: "Table knife, relic condition; Northern European, possibly English / 16th or 17th cent. (blade) / Stag horn handle, cap missing. Bolster bent downward, handle may be on upside down, or may be incorrect."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 23.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1869   CAS 0389-1869; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Paterson and Kerr
Date of Manufacture ca. 1800-1850
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant); Iron
Description From BRL 1982: "Table knife, England, probably Sheffield. Steel blade, wide and upswept curved, round ended. Octagon faceted green dyed elephant ivory handle; Wrought iron bolsters were most likely originally fancy octagonal - badly worn from polishing; Marks: 'Patterson and Kerr Warranted' (no info., probably retailer); Ca. 1800-1850; Matches table knives CAS 0389-1865 through -1870, seems to match table forks CAS 0389-1730, -1851 and carving fork CAS 0389-1692."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1870   CAS 0389-1870; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Paterson and Kerr
Date of Manufacture ca. 1800-1850
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant); Iron
Description From BRL 1982: "Table knife, England, probably Sheffield. Steel blade, wide and upswept curved, round ended. Octagon faceted green dyed elephant ivory handle; Wrought iron bolsters were most likely originally fancy octagonal - badly worn from polishing; Marks: 'Patterson and Kerr Warranted' (no info., probably retailer); Ca. 1800-1850; Matches table knives CAS 0389-1865 through -1870, seems to match table forks CAS 0389-1730, -1851 and carving fork CAS 0389-1692."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 26.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1976   CAS 0389-1976; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
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 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 blade has hallmark with "War_"; From BRL 1982: "Table knife, Sheffield, England, early to mid 18th century; Nice octagon faceted agate handle; ‘Threaded’ silver ferrule; Blade is about 1.5 inches short - was originally same shape as CAS 0389-1986; Marks: 1) dagger (London Cutler's Co. according to Hayward); 2) anchor (or candlestick?) (sic); 3) bowl of fruit or flowers (?) (sic); 4) ‘WARD’ - WARD is a Sheffield name, e.g., John Ward was master of Sheffield Guild in 1732."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 15.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1744   CAS 0389-1744; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London or Sheffield
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Stone (carnelian?)
Description From BRL 1982: "Miniature table knife; England, London or Sheffield, early to mid 18th century; Octagon faceted, orange stone (carnelian?) (sic) handle; Silver ferrules and burrs; Steel blade; Straight, blunt end (maybe broken at end); Possible mark of a pistol; Matches fork CAS 0389-1745; A superb set."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1719   CAS 0389-1719; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1760-1820s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Bone; Iron
Description From BRL 1982: "Table knife, England, probably Sheffield; Steel blade, bulbous end knife blade; Fancy carved bone handles capped with bone; Iron bolster; Blade marked ‘(0)’ over ‘Cawton’; Note: Washer lists a Thomas Cawton - 13 Broomspring Lane, Sheffield, circa 1852 and 43 Radford Street, Sheffield, circa 1848-1876; A Joshua Cawton was master of the Sheffield Guild in 1736. The same or another Joshua Cawton was master in 1770; Matches table knives CAS 0389-1718, -1720 and table forks CAS 0389-1721, -1722, -1723 -1724."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1948A-D   CAS 0389-1948A-D; Knives (3) with holder
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knives (3) with holder
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name Joseph Mappin
Date of Manufacture ca. 1860-1880
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials A,C: Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant); B: Steel; Brass; D: Nickel silver
Description A-C: Three interlocking knives, each formed with blade and handle of a single piece of steel, and handle paneled with additional piece(s); Knife C has two small prongs protruding from handle, which thread through holes in handle of B and fit into shallow notches in handle of A, aligning the three knives together; Outer knives (A and C) have elephant ivory panel on outside edge of handle; Inner knife (B) has brass panels on both sides of handle; D: Slip-on holder to secure knives together; Holder is made of single piece of nickel silver; From BRL 1982: “Three blade take apart table knife. circa 1860-1880. Blade: Forged, steel blades. All three blades marked: 'Joseph Mappin - Cutler to Her Majesty - No. 52 Norfolk St., Sheffield.' (firm established before 1817). Handle: Elephant ivory outer handle scales. Brass inner scales. Nickel silver handle band. Surgical instrument quality; function unknown. Possibly for mincing food to feed to invalid or small child. Exceptional quality.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = A,B=2.3; C-2.2; D=1.7, Thickness = A=0.5; B=0.6; C=1.3; D=1.7, Length = A-C=21.0; D=5.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1950A,B   CAS 0389-1950A,B; Pepper grinder
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pepper grinder
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver; Iron
Description Silver, bell-shaped pepper grinder with a 2-piece iron grinding mechanism insertable from the bottom and held in place by a silver bar across the base; Removable hollow silver lid rotates on the central spire of the grinding mechanism; Image of a human with a bow and arrow and the numbers 3503 are stamped on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Max Diam = 4.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0815   CAS 0389-0815; Pot
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pot
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Copper; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Max Diam = 17.5, Length = 48.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0821A,B   CAS 0389-0821A,B; Pot with lid
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pot with lid
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name W.S. Adams and Son
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Brass; Iron; Copper
Description Pot with flat bottom that rounds to vertical sides and a plain rim, iron handle, pot and lid are copper with tin lining on interior of both, handle is riveted to body of pot midway up the side, handle has a hole in its proximal end; Lid has long handle riveted to one side of it; Lid is stamped "W.S. Adams and Son Ironmonger to the Queen 57 Haymarket."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Rim Diam = 11.8, Max Diam = 12.3, Length = 22.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0830A,B   CAS 0389-0830A,B; Pot with lid
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pot with lid
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name Jones Bros.
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Pot with flat bottom that rounds to vertical sides and a plain rim, iron handle, pot, and lid are copper with tin lining on interior of both, handle is riveted to body of pot midway up the side, handle has a hole in its proximal end; Lid has long handle riveted to one side of it; Pot is stamped "Jones Bros. Down St. W" lid is stamped "Leven" engraved inside of pot "TSL."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.1, Rim Diam = 8.2, Max Diam = 8.6, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1276A,B   CAS 0389-1276A,B; Salt shaker
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salt shaker
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name E. P. N. S.
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Jar shaped container with expanded mid-section, made in 2 sections and joined around the center; Flat curved handle is attached at rim and at midlevel height of side; Removable domed lid fits inside mouth shaker and is pierced with 6 holes on each side of an immovable handle that spans the top of the lid; "E.P.N.S. 2" is stamped on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Max Diam = 4.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1139A,B   CAS 0389-1139A,B; Spice container
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spice container
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County Staffordshire
Other Geographic Data City: Wolverhampton
Maker's Name Orme Evans & Co.
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Tin
Description Round tin container with hinged lid; Interior is divided into six compartments and a small removable grater is housed in the center; Exterior is painted black with gold framing lines; Lid on small grater is embossed "Orme Evans & Co. Wolverhampton O E Co."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Max Diam = 16.9

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1925   CAS 0389-1925; Spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spoon
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name Charles Jackson
Date of Manufacture ca. 1714-1720
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Silver “dognose” spoon
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.7, Width = 4.3, Length = 19.4

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1781   CAS 0389-1781; Spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spoon
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Width = 4.6, Length = 25.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1782   CAS 0389-1782; Spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spoon
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Egg shaped bowl with a plain silver that varies in width and shape; Hallmarks on back include one circle with interlocking keys in it and a circle with "S" in it.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.9, Width = 5.6, Length = 30.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2032   CAS 0389-2032; Spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spoon
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name B. C. Frombisher
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Egg shaped bowl with plain handle that has "PR" etched in the proximal end; Stamped on the back of the midshaft is "B.C. Frombisher."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Width = 4.6, Length = 22.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1663   CAS 0389-1663; Tea ball
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Tea ball
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1858
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Plated silver or electroplate
Description Egg-shaped and hinged silver ball with all-over pierced design and a stamped heraldic crest on exterior of lid; Hallmark "AB JR" is stamped on interior of lid and along front rim of lower half; Two and four other stamped marks appear in the interior of the lid and along the front rim of the lower half, respectively. NOTE: "ABJR" is a maker's mark; "Lion Passant" is a sterling standard mark for England since 1821; The "Leopard's Head" is town mark for London since 1821; "C" in small black letter is the London assay office letters for 1858-1859 production years; "The Queen Victoria" face is the duty mark for Victoria (1837-1890); Short metal chain and hook are attached to end of tea ball.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Width = 5.7, Depth = 4.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1501   CAS 0389-1501; Toasting fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Toasting fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture mid- to late 1600s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: steel, brass, silver
Description Toasting fork designed for toasting teacakes or apples over an open fire; Three prongs arranged in a triangle on top of a ball; The prongs and ball are screwed onto the handle shaft and are detachable.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 6.9, Length = 49.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1244   CAS 0389-1244; Toasting fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Toasting fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Iron
Description Hand-forged, wrought iron toasting fork; Used to cook over an open fire.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 39.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2016   CAS 0389-2016; Wine tasting cup
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Wine tasting cup
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County Warwickshire
Other Geographic Data City: Birmingham
Maker's Name Unite G.
Date of Manufacture 1912-1913
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Small round bowl with flat base and two wide, flat handles attached at rim; Hallmark "GU" are stamped on exterior side, along with stamps of an anchor, a lion, and the letter "N" in roman small letter.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.4, Width = 9.1, Max Diam = 5.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1953   CAS 0389-1953; Wine tasting cup
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Wine tasting cup
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County Warwickshire
Other Geographic Data City: Birmingham
Maker's Name Elkington & Company, Ltd.
Date of Manufacture 1909-1910
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Small round bowl with two flat, hollow handles attached at rim; Hallmark "E&C", "Anchor", indistinct hallmark, and "K", marks are stamped on exterior just below rim; E&C maker's mark, means, Elkington & Company, Ltd. Anchor is town mark from Birmingham; Indistinct mark could be a sterling standard mark, in that case a lion that means England; "K" means productions years, 1909-1910.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.3, Width = 11.0, Max Diam = 7.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1237   CAS 0389-1237; Ladle
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Water ladle; Large, circular bowl with lip around top; Handle attached with four rivets; No decoration.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Width = 15.0, Thickness = 4.9, Length = 38.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1075   CAS 0389-1075; Ladle
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Two piece brass ladle with handle riveted to bowl; Bowl is round and medium depth with straight handle that narrows towards the proximal end that forms a hook; Faint sun designs are stamped in handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Width = 14.1, Length = 40.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1166   CAS 0389-1166; Bowl
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Small round bowl on a footed base with a broad, flat, openwork handle attached at rim; Bowl is undecorated except for a heraldic crest stamped on the handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Width = 15.8, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1180   CAS 0389-1180; Tankard
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Tankard
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Globular shaped tankard with slightly flaring base and curved handle that attaches at rim and on lower body; Middle of body has 2 incised rings; Upper body at shoulder 4 incised rings; Rim has small lip; Near handle below rim 3 hallmarks and "Quart."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.1, Width = 17.7, Rim Diam = 10.7, Max Diam = 12.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1182   CAS 0389-1182; Tankard
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Tankard
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Semi-globular tankard with small lip and curved handle that is attached below the lip and on the lower body; Hallmarks are on one side of handle near rim and "1/2 pint"; Base is flaring.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 11.6, Rim Diam = 7.4, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1193   CAS 0389-1193; Tankard
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Tankard
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Semi-conical tankard with handle attached just below rim and on lower body; Slightly lipped rim with flaring base; Six etched circles on lower part of body; One etched circle below rim; Hallmark below rim in front; Second hallmark near handle below rim a crown with "VR and 36" near second hallmark "Pint"; Interior base has a crown with "X" below it.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Width = 14.0, Rim Diam = 9.1, Max Diam = 10.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1190   CAS 0389-1190; Tankard
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Tankard
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name James Yates
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Semi-conical tankard with handle attached just below rim and on lower body; Slightly lipped rim with flaring base; Concentric ring near base; Hallmark below rim near handle is a crown with "VR 547" below rim second hallmark near handle "James Yates 1/2 pint" handle is cast and curved.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Rim Diam = 7.5, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1184   CAS 0389-1184; Tankard
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Tankard
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Semi-globular tankard with small lip and curved handle that is attached below the lip and on the lower body; Hallmarks are on one side of handle near rim and "IL"; Base is flaring.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Width = 9.0, Rim Diam = 6.2, Max Diam = 6.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0267   CAS 0389-0267; Cup
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Cup
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Max Diam = 11.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0357   CAS 0389-0357; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Oval food mold with terraced sides with carved image of grape clusters on top; Exterior is plain and interior is carved in low relief; Base of mold is supported on three short legs; Both interior and exterior are slipped white and glazed.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.7, Width = 14.6, Length = 18.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0354   CAS 0389-0354; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Rectangular food mold with truncated corners, terraced sides and a figure of a fish on the top; Exterior surface is plain, while interior surface is carved in low relief; Both surfaces are slipped white and glazed.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.7, Width = 11.9, Length = 17.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0548   CAS 0389-0548; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Royal Doulton
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Small star-shaped food mold with fluted and terraced sides, rising to a dome-shaped and fluted center; Exterior is plain and interior is carved in low relief; Both surfaces are slipped white and glazed; “Made in England Royal Doulton England” (sic) is imprinted on base in green paint, although the stamp has been compressed and appears to read “de in ... England oyal Doulton Egland” (sic).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Max Diam = 7.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0502   CAS 0389-0502; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Food mold
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Deep oval food mold with elaborately fluted sides and single floral figure on top; Exterior surface is plain and interior surface is carved in low relief; Both surfaces are slipped white and glazed; Part of an otherwise illegible maker's mark is stamped on exterior of mold reading “LI...” “6” and “139”.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Width = 11.8, Length = 16.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1922   CAS 0389-1922; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name Gibbs
Date of Manufacture late 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Porcelain
Description Two-tined steel fork with silver bolster with porcelain handle with blue Delft design of floral and scroll work; Matches CAS 0389-1921; From BRL 1982: "Table fork, Sheffield, England; Blue and white pistol shaped glazed ceramic handle (Delft style); Silver ferrules; Two-tined fork; Matches table knife CAS 0389-1921; Superb set."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 23.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1921   CAS 0389-1921; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name Gibbs
Date of Manufacture late 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Porcelain
Description Curved bladed single edged knife with rounded point and silver bolster with porcelain handle with blue Delft design of floral and scroll work; From BRL 1982: "Table knife, Sheffield, England; Blue and white pistol shaped glazed ceramic handle (Delft style); Silver ferrules; Bulbous tipped ridge bound blade marked ‘Gibbs’; Note: Hayward (p.18) identifies Gibbs as Sheffield, third quarter of 18th century. Matches table fork CAS 0389-1922; Superb set."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 29.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1356   CAS 0389-1356; Plate
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Plate
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County Stratfordshire
Other Geographic Data Town: Burslem
Maker's Name Maddock & Co.
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Blue stamp on reverse reading “Royal Stone China Maddock & Co Burslem England Trade Mark” with crown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Max Diam = 22.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1362   CAS 0389-1362; Platter
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Platter
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County Staffordshire
Other Geographic Data Staffordshire
Maker's Name Ridgways
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Large rectangular platter with rounded corners; Interior and exterior are slipped white; Interior is painted with elaborate scene of several Japanese pagodas on a lake shore and 1 person in a boat and 3 others crossing a footbridge; Elaborate geometric border along wide lip frames the scene; All designs are painted in blue; "Semi China" "Ridgways" (with bow and quiver of arrows) and "England" are imprinted on reverse.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.5, Width = 31.9, Length = 39.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1363   CAS 0389-1363; Platter
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Platter
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County Staffordshire
Other Geographic Data Staffordshire
Maker's Name J.M. & S.
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Large rectangular platter with rounded corners; Interior and exterior are slipped white; Interior is painted with elaborate scene of several Japanese pagodas on a lake shore and 1 person in a boat and 3 others crossing a footbridge; Elaborate geometric border along wide lip frames the scene; All designs are painted in blue; Hallmark "Warranted Staffordshire J.M.&S." on reverse.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Width = 35.3, Length = 44.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1365   CAS 0389-1365; Platter
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Platter
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Mid- to late 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description The name of the pattern, “Eton College”, is stamped on reverse in blue; Eton College was a common pattern and produced by multiple pottery manufacturers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Width = 36.0, Length = 45.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1369   CAS 0389-1369; Platter
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Platter
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County Staffordshire
Other Geographic Data Staffordshire
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Large rectangular platter with rounded corners; Interior and exterior are slipped white; Interior is painted with elaborate scene of several Japanese pagodas on a lake shore and 1 person in a boat and 3 others crossing a footbridge; Elaborate geometric border along wide lip frames the scene; All designs are painted in blue; No hallmark; “20” (?) stamped on reverse.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Width = 40.1, Length = 52.4

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1348   CAS 0389-1348; Toby jug
Category Culinary Items; Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Toby jug
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Porcelain
Description White porcelain pitcher in the shape of a seated main holding a jug; Clothing and features are highlighted with gold paint.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.5, Width = 7.3, Depth = 9.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1349   CAS 0389-1349; Toby jug
Category Culinary Items; Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Toby jug
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Bronze-colored glazed pitcher in the shape of a seated main holding a jug; Known as a "Toby Jug."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.0, Width = 8.8, Depth = 10.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1350   CAS 0389-1350; Toby jug
Category Culinary Items; Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Toby jug
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Glaze
Description Bronze-colored glazed pitcher in the shape of a seated main holding a jug; Known as a "Toby Jug."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Width = 11.0, Depth = 11.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1649A,B   CAS 0389-1649A,B; Knife / fork with case
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife / fork with case
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials A: Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant); B: Leather; Velvet; Iron
Description A: Knife / fork with elephant ivory handle and curving steel blade ending in four prongs; B: Leather case lined in velvet, hinged with three hooks and eyes to secure; Knife end is curved into a 4-tined fork; From BRL 1982: "One armed man's knife in fitted case. Made in London, England, probably early 19th century, exceptional quality. Knife: octagon faceted high grade elephant ivory handle, iron bolster, curved steel blade, four fork prongs on end of blade; Marked: ‘H&D, 64 Charring +, London made’; Case: Plush lined red morocco.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=3.0; B=4.1, Thickness = A=1.2; B=2.1, Length = A=19.8; B=22.0

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1360A-C   CAS 0389-1360A-C; Wine dispenser with lid
Category Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Wine dispenser with lid
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Glass; Metal: Steel; Rubber
Description Egg shaped body on pedestal with spire shaped lid all of glass, rubber gasket on lid and rubber gasket with metal spigot in body of dispenser.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 60.9, Max Diam = 21.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1277   CAS 0389-1277; Plate
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Plate
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Width = 30.7, Length = 41.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0060   CAS 0216-0060; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: copper
Description Wall-hanging lamp whose reservoir is a flat bottomed, semi-circular container with hinged lid and extended upright back panel; Spout with tubular wick holder extends from front of reservoir.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Width = 13.2, Length = 11.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0057   CAS 0216-0057; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data Scilly Isles
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.5, Width = 13.9, Length = 12.6

Catalog Number CAS 0216-0064A-C   CAS 0216-0064A-C; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1800
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Silver plated copper; Tin
Description Oil lamp with round fuel reservoir atop tall cylindrical, fluted pedestal on square, tiered base; Reservoir is stamped on side with 3 floral motifs and has separate domed lid of silver plated copper with tinned interior and with a knobbed handle; Lid is stamped around handle with band of overlapping leaf motifs; Two upward-turned spouts with wick holders extend from side holder; A swiveling crescent shaped shade with a scalloped top edge is supported on a heavy gauge wire armature that mounts into cylindrical slot on side of reservoir between the burners.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.0, Width = Base=11.4, Max Diam = 9.5, Length = Base=11.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0292A,B   CAS 0216-0292A,B; Lamp
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Silver plated copper; Glass; Brass; Tin
Description Oil lamp with silver plated copper bell shaped fuel reservoir, stamped on base "London" with 2 hallmarks a cross and a fleur de lys; Pair of cylindrical whale oil burners extend up from screw-on lid on top of reservoir; S-shaped handle is attached to upper shoulder and lower side of reservoir; Small tab on upper side of reservoir holds corresponding tab of round, magnifying "bull's eye" reflector of ground glass; Crescent silver plated hood over reflector is stamped "London."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Max Diam = 18.7

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1059   CAS 0389-1059; Bottle jack
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Bottle jack
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.0, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0147-0039A-C   CAS 0147-0039A-C; Flask
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Flask
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.4, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 11.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0147-0040A-C   CAS 0147-0040A-C; Flask
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Flask
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 4.8, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1183   CAS 0389-1183; Measuring container
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring container
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Pewter tankard with footed base, expanded mid-section, constricted neck and wide mouth; Tankard is constructed in two sections then soldered together just below mid-section; S-shaped handle is attached at rim and on lower side; 2 hallmarks (same as CAS 0389-1179 and CAS 0389-1181) and "1/2 pint" are stamped on exterior just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Rim Diam = 7.2, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1181   CAS 0389-1181; Measuring container
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring container
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Pewter tankard with footed base, expanded mid-section, constricted neck and wide mouth; Tankard is constructed in two sections then soldered together just below mid-section; S-shaped handle is attached at rim and on lower side; 2 hallmarks (same as CAS 0389-1179 and CAS 0389-1183) and "Gill" are stamped on exterior just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.7, Rim Diam = 8.6, Max Diam = 9.4, Length = 14.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1179   CAS 0389-1179; Measuring container
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring container
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Pewter tankard with footed base, expanded mid-section, constricted neck and wide mouth; Tankard is constructed in two sections then soldered together just below mid-section; S-shaped handle is attached at rim and on lower side; 3 hallmarks (same as CAS 0389-1181 and CAS 0389-1183) and "Quart" are stamped on exterior just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Rim Diam = 10.9, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1185   CAS 0389-1185; Measuring container
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring container
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Pewter tankard with footed base, expanded mid-section, constricted neck and wide mouth; Tankard is constructed in two sections then soldered together just below mid-section; S-shaped handle is attached at rim and on lower side; 2 hallmarks and "Gill" are stamped on exterior just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.2, Rim Diam = 6.1, Max Diam = 6.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1186   CAS 0389-1186; Measuring container
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring container
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Pewter tankard with footed base, expanded mid-section, constricted neck and wide mouth; Tankard is constructed in two sections then soldered together just below mid-section; S-shaped handle is attached at rim and on lower side; Hallmark and "1/2 gill" are stamped on exterior just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.9, Rim Diam = 5.0, Max Diam = 5.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1188   CAS 0389-1188; Measuring container
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring container
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Pewter tankard with footed base, expanded mid-section, constricted neck and wide mouth; Tankard is constructed in two sections then soldered together just below mid-section; S-shaped handle is attached at rim and on lower side; Hallmark and "1/4 gill" are stamped on exterior just below rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.9, Rim Diam = 3.8, Max Diam = 4.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1192   CAS 0389-1192; Mug
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Mug
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name W. R. Loftus
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Conical shaped tankard without handle; Slight lip at rim and flaring base; Circles etched into body below middle and near base; Below lip "W.R. Loftus 16. Oxford St."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Rim Diam = 8.8, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1041   CAS 0389-1041; Pitcher
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County Staffordshire
Other Geographic Data City: Wolverhampton
Maker's Name ___rry Son & Co. (illegible)
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin; Brass
Description Flat bottomed pitcher made in 4 sections (base, sides, handle, and lid) with rolled seams and edges; Side walls taper inward evenly from base to rim; Flat handle with rolled edges is attached at rim and just below midlevel height; Flat lid is hinged to handle by means of copper rivets. Partially illegible stamp on base reads "___rry Son & Co., Wolverhampton 1 12". Interior of pitcher and lid are tin plated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.1, Rim Diam = 7.0, Max Diam = 9.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0065   CAS 0216-0065; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data Scilly Isles
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Metal: Copper; Brass
Description Ship’s bunk lamp.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.0, Max Diam = 11.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0675   CAS 0389-0675; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1670-1720
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Round, medium deep bowl with flat bottom, rounded sides, and exterior lip; Interior is slipped an amber brown and glazed; Exterior is slipped black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Max Diam = 17.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0679   CAS 0389-0679; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1670-1720
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Large ceramic jug with narrow, flat base, greatly expanded mid-section, high shoulder, and short, narrow neck; Heavy loop handle is attached at base of neck and at mid-shoulder level; A series of narrow incised lines encircle the neck; "3" and "Oil" are stamped on the shoulder; Exterior is glazed dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.3, Rim Diam = 5.2, Max Diam = 29.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0049   CAS 0389-0049; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1670-1720
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.9, Rim Diam = 3.2, Max Diam = 7.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1352   CAS 0389-1352; Pitcher
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Blue stamp on bottom reading “Royal Ironstone China Warranted” with rampant lion and unicorn surrounding crown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.0, Max Diam = 12.8, Length = 14.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1141   CAS 0389-1141; Cork stopper resizing tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cork stopper resizing tool
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name MAW & Son
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Cast iron
Description Hinged, vice-like utensil similar in shape to a nut cracker but with 4 short, parallel U-shaped slots on both the upper and lower arms that line up with each other; Upper arm has an elaborate floral pattern and a curved cylindrical handle; Entire utensil is mounted on four feet that are perforated; "MAW & Son London" is embossed on lower portion; Used to resize cork stoppers by placing the stopper in one of the U-shaped slots and pressing the two halves together, thereby compressing the stopper to a smaller size.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Width = 7.7, Length = 25.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2119   CAS 0389-2119; Folding knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Folding knife
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture late 1700s to early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Bone; Silver alloy; Iron
Description From BRL: “Folding knife, England; Green dyed bone handle, one [side with] round shield of silver alloy on plate; Iron liners; Separate fancy iron bolster; Steel blade with remains of mark: ‘...ANTED’ - probably ‘warranted’; Late 18th - early 19th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 13.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1660   CAS 0389-1660; Knife sharpener
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife sharpener
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County South Yorkshire, probably
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, probably or possibly London
Maker's Name Maw & Staleys
Date of Manufacture ca. 1830-1850s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Iron; Horn (cow); Brass
Description Iron sharpening device shaped like X's, attached to a brass U-shaped holder that is mounted in a horn handle; Brass sections is stamped "Maw & Staleys Improved"; From BRL 1982: "Knife sharpener., England; Made in Sheffield, probably, or possibly London; Green cow horn handle; Brass frame, iron screw; steel cutters; Frame marked 'Maw & Staley's Improved'; Note: J&S Maw were London surgical instrument makers ca. 1830-1901; William Staley was a Sheffield cutler ca. 1830s; Piece ca. 1830s-1850s; Unusual piece."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 17.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1238   CAS 0389-1238; Toasting fork
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Toasting fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Victorian brass toasting fork with eye loop to fix to the side of the fireplace; Used to cook over an open fire.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1443   CAS 0389-1443; Container / measure
Category Vessels
Object Name Container / measure
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Cylindrical container whose flat base is made of a wooden disk and sides made from a single wood strip that has been steamed and bent around the base so its ends overlap and then secured to the base and to itself with small nails; Indecipherable maker's mark (partly reads "V2R") is carved or burned into upper interior side; "Quart" marked on side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.3, Max Diam = 12.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2086   CAS 0389-2086; Flask with lid
Category Vessels
Object Name Flask with lid
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data City: London
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn; Metal: Silver; Glass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.5, Length = 29.5

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2089   CAS 0389-2089; Pitcher
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Vessels
Object Name Pitcher
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Leather
Description Cylindrical pitcher or jug made entirely of several pieces of leather that have been sewn together up the sides, across the top and around the base; An open narrow diameter neck allows for filling the jug, while a second neck which is sewn shut except for the outermost rim allows for pouring; This item might be related to 17th and 18th Century drinking cups known as blackjack jugs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.9, Width = 14.0, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1604   CAS 0389-1604; Sugar cracker
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Sugar cracker
Culture English and French
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain and France
State/Prov./Dist. England and France
County
Other Geographic Data City: London, England and Paris, France
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: brass; Shell: nacre (mother-of-pearl)
Description Brass sugar cracker with mother of pearl inset handles; Body reads "Picault. Coutier Invr Brevete S.G.D.G. 52. Rue Dauphine a Paris" on one side and "By the Queen's Lettres Patent Willm. Lund Agent London"; "Picault Brevets" plus hallmark on shaft of blade; Scrollwork on proximal end of handles and distal end of handles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 10.2, Length = 25.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2112   CAS 0389-2112; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English and German or Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain and Germany or Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist. England and Germany or Netherlands
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture blade: 1700s; handle: 1800s, probably
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Tin alloy
Description From BRL 1982: "Table Knife: English blade / German or Dutch handle. Blade: reshaped 18th century, London swell end blade; marked with dagger and part of a letter. Handle: probably 19th century, handle is cast, hollow tin alloy in imitation of silver. Note: probably assembled from parts."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 25.5

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1626   CAS 0389-1626; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English or Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain or Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist. England or Netherlands
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood; Metal: Silver alloy
Description From BRL 1982: “Table fork, English or Dutch; Octagon faceted hardwood handle; Silver alloy ferrule; Silver alloy 3-tine fork; Handle looks English, 18th century, fork look Dutch, late 18th century.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 15.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1538   CAS 0389-1538; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English or Dutch, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain or Netherlands, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England or Netherlands, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1700s or early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory
Description From BRL 1982: "Table knife, English or Dutch (?) (sic), 17th or early 18th century (?) (sic); Texture carved ivory handle, patched, cap missing; Forged bolster."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 18.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2108   CAS 0389-2108; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English or Dutch, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain or Netherlands, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England or Netherlands, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1500-1600s?
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Ivory (elephant); Brass; Other metal
Description From BRL 1982: "Table knife, English or Dutch or ? (sic); Blade may be 16th-17th century; Elephant ivory handle, secured by later incorrect brass pin (handle may be from a later, e.g., 19th century, knife); Handle is much less deteriorated than the blade; Blade is touchmarked P."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 26.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0811A,B   CAS 0389-0811A,B; Pot with lid
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pot with lid
Culture English or French
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain or France
State/Prov./Dist. England or France
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Rim Diam = 26.5, Max Diam = 27.0, Length = 50.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2103   CAS 0389-2103; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English or German
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain or Germany
State/Prov./Dist. England or Germany
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1500s or early 1600s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Ivory (elephant)
Description From BRL 1982: “Knife; Possibly English (by construction) or German (by shape of handle), 16th or early 17th century; Shaped and faceted elephant ivory handle, aged or stained to a dark brown; Excavated. For shape, compare CAS 0389-1960, 0389-1858 and 0389-2101; A good piece.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 19.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1859   CAS 0389-1859; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Fork
Culture English or possibly German
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain or possibly Germany
State/Prov./Dist. England or possibly Germany
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Silver; Bone
Description Two-tined steel fork with twisted mid shaft and silver bolster; Handle is composed of wide tortoise shell bands alternating with thin ivory bands; From BRL 1982: “Small carving fork, English or possibly German, 17th century; Tortoise shell paneled octagonal handle with bone spacers; Silver ferrule; Straight two-tined fork with fancy hot-twist and lathe turned bolster; End cap (silver) missing; Rare.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 23.2

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2098   CAS 0389-2098; Fork
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Fork
Culture English or possibly German or Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain or possibly Germany or Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist. England or possibly Germany or Netherlands
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1600-1650
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Ivory (elephant?); Silver
Description Two-tined iron fork with silver bolster and ivory handle; Proximal end of handle is carved into likeness of upper torso of a woman with tentacle arms; From BRL 1982: “Small carving fork, English or possibly German; Finely carved ivory (elephant?) (sic) handle: a woman in a fancy hat and a clinging gown; Silver ferrule; Very fancy forged two-tine straight form; Some damage to base of handle; Bailey plate 28, 29, identifies a similar piece as English, second half of 17th century; This could be Dutch also, or could be German, same period.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 22.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0752   CAS 0389-0752; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English or Scottish
Global Region Europe
Country England or Scotland / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England or Scotland
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 4.0, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0753   CAS 0389-0753; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English or Scottish
Global Region Europe
Country England or Scotland / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England or Scotland
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 4.0, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0754   CAS 0389-0754; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English or Scottish
Global Region Europe
Country England or Scotland / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England or Scotland
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 4.0, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0755   CAS 0389-0755; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English or Scottish
Global Region Europe
Country England or Scotland / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England or Scotland
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 4.0, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0756   CAS 0389-0756; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English or Scottish
Global Region Europe
Country England or Scotland / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England or Scotland
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 4.0, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0757   CAS 0389-0757; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English or Scottish
Global Region Europe
Country England or Scotland / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England or Scotland
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 4.0, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0758   CAS 0389-0758; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English or Scottish
Global Region Europe
Country England or Scotland / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England or Scotland
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 4.0, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0759   CAS 0389-0759; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English or Scottish
Global Region Europe
Country England or Scotland / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England or Scotland
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 4.0, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1960   CAS 0389-1960; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English, possibly
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, possibly
State/Prov./Dist. England, possibly
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1600s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Iron; Copper alloy; Enamel
Description Plain iron blade with copper alloy handle; Handle is decorated in floral pattern that is painted in multiple colors; From BRL 1982: “Table Knife, possibly English; Wrought hollow, copper alloy handle, assembled in two halves; Chased with elaborate design that were filled with white, blue, and red-violet enamel; Straight bolstered blade with remains of a touchmark; Note: Bailey fig. 54 says this type of work may be 17th century English, handle shape may be German; A nice piece.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1833   CAS 0389-1833; Fork
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Fork
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data City: London, perhaps
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant?); Silver
Description From BRL 1982: "Dinner fork, early 19th century, probably England, perhaps London. Three-tined fork. Rope carved ivory (elephant?) (sic) handle with silver ferrule, cap missing."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 18.9

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1664   CAS 0389-1664; Knife
Category Carvings; 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 City: London, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1700s to early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Iron; Antler; Silver
Description From BRL 1982: "Dinner knife, probably England, probably London. Blade: steel, welded to iron bolster (typical English). Handle: Extra fancy crown stag handle with head carved in crown. Silver ferrule. Late 18th to early 19th century. Compare to [CAS] 0389-2020."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 29.0

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1665   CAS 0389-1665; Cutlery handle
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Cutlery handle
Culture English, probably
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably
County
Other Geographic Data City: London, probably
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1700s to early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Antler; Metal: Silver
Description From BRL 1982: "Dinner knife handle, probably England, probably London. Extra fancy crown stag handle with head carved in crown. Silver ferrule. Late 18th to early 19th century. Compare to [CAS] 0389-2020."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 10.5

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1825   CAS 0389-1825; Cheese gouge
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cheese gouge
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. 1870-1910
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Silver; Ivory (elephant)
Description Plain steel scoop with plain shaft raised decorations on silver bolster and plain ivory handle that has been dyed green; From BRL 1982: "Cheese gouge (for soft cheese), probably England (Sheffield). Silver plated steel blade, factory made. Bulbous green dyed, elephant ivory handle, with sterling silver ferrule. Dye most likely not original. Note: engraved mark near bolster, lower case 'e' - may be owner's mark, ca. 1870-1910."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 26.3

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2064   CAS 0389-2064; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
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 Horn
Description Conical shaped horn with horn bottom.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.7, Max Diam = 6.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2072   CAS 0389-2072; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
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 Horn; Glass; Metal: Silver
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 6.8

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2074   CAS 0389-2074; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
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 Horn; Metal: Tin; Silver
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Max Diam = 6.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2020   CAS 0389-2020; 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 City: London, probably
Maker's Name W. Lund
Date of Manufacture early 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Antler; Silver; Brass
Description Plain steel blade with rounded distal end; Silver bolster with antler handle that has a silver rosette on the proximal end; Stamped on proximal portion of blade "W. Lund"; From BRL 1982: "Small double-edged knife, possibly a table cheese serving knife. Blade: double-edged. Handle: Crown stag horn. Brass flower on crown. Silver ferrule. Mark: 'W. Lund' (same work as [CAS] 0389-1664, 1665), probably England, probably London, but no info. on name."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 19.2

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

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1736   CAS 0389-1736; Folding knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Folding 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 ca. 1750-1790, perhaps
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Tin (?); Iron
Description From BRL 1982: “Folding knife, probably England; Wood handle with tin (?) (sic) pin decoration; Iron bolster integral with liners; Steel spring; Steel blade marked ‘...ERT’; Wide sheep-foot shape; Integral bolster liner construction suggest English (Sheffield), steel spring indicates post 1750; Ca. 1750-1790, perhaps.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 20.4 (open)

Catalog Number CAS 0389-2068A,B   CAS 0389-2068A,B; Container with lid
Category Vessels
Object Name Container with lid
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 Horn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.8, Max Diam = 8.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-2069A,B   CAS 0389-2069A,B; Container with lid
Category Vessels
Object Name Container with lid
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 Horn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Max Diam = 6.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1876   CAS 0389-1876; Fork
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Fork
Culture English, probably, or possibly Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain probably, or possibly Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist. England, Great Britain probably, or possibly Netherlands
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Porcelain; Silver
Description Two-tined steel fork with silver bolster and silver slip on decoration on proximal end of handle; The handle is painted porcelain with floral design and scroll work; From BRL 1982: “Table fork, probably England, possibly Holland, early 18th century; White glazed ceramic pistol shaped handles, elaborate, hand-painted with flowers; Silver ferrules, elaborate silver caps; Fancy bolster; Two straight tine fork; Match to knife CAS 0389-1875; Outstanding set.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 24.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1875   CAS 0389-1875; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably, or possibly Dutch
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain probably, or possibly Netherlands
State/Prov./Dist. England, Great Britain probably, or possibly Netherlands
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Porcelain; Silver
Description Knife with curved blade and rounded point, single edged blade with silver bolster and silver slip on decoration on proximal end of handle; The handle is painted porcelain with floral design and scroll work; From BRL 1982: “Table knife, probably England, possibly Holland, early 18th century; White glazed ceramic pistol shaped handles, elaborate, hand-painted with flowers; Silver ferrules, elaborate silver caps; Fancy bolster; Blade has small bulbous tip and pictorial mark; Match to fork CAS 0389-1876; Outstanding set.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 26.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1653   CAS 0389-1653; Knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Knife
Culture English, probably, or possibly Irish
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain, probably, or possibly Ireland
State/Prov./Dist. England, probably, or possibly Ireland
County South Yorkshire, England, probably, or possibly Ireland
Other Geographic Data City: Sheffield, England, probably, or possibly Dublin, Ireland
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Ivory (elephant?)
Description Bread knife with steel blade and ivory handle; Blade has stamped on it “bread knife” stamped makers name is illegible; Ivory handle has longitudinal lines that intersect at the proximal end; From BRL 1982: “Made in Sheffield, England, probably, or possibly Dublin, Ireland; Carved ivory handle, probably elephant; Blade marked 'Bread knife' - dealer's mark,indistinguishable: ‘---- Son, Cutlers to the Queen, 48 ---- Street, Dublin’ (probably a retailer, possibly a manufacturer).”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 31.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0705   CAS 0389-0705; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English?
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain?
State/Prov./Dist. England?
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1700s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin; Iron
Description Oval food mold in the shape of half of a melon, resting on a low base with scalloped edged; Fluted ridges run the length of the mold, corresponding to the ridges on a melon; Iron suspension ring is attached to small copper loop riveted to end of mold.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Width = 18.5, Length = 25.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0715A,B   CAS 0389-0715A,B; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English?
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain?
State/Prov./Dist. England?
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Lead
Description Food mold made of 2 identical pieces that are hinged together at ends and on top; Overall shape is ovoid, with rope-like border along base, concave fluted sides, and two smaller rope-like borders along top; Top is flat; Two handles on either side are flanked by 2 embossed letters "C."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Width = 12.6, Length = 21.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0962A,B   CAS 0389-0962A,B; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English?
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain?
State/Prov./Dist. England?
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Two-piece oval food mold in shape of melon half; Upper part of mold is copper, tin plated on interior, with a tin rim; Lower part of mold is tin; "5" is stamped on base; Small bracket is attached to base for suspension ring.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Width = 16.7, Depth = 13.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0963A,B   CAS 0389-0963A,B; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English?
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain?
State/Prov./Dist. England?
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Two-piece oval food mold with the lower portion comprising a flat bottomed dish with straight sides; Upper portion is in the shape of half of a melon with long parallel grooves running along the long axis, and straight sides that fit into the lower portion of the mold; "340/3" is stamped on base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Width = 14.6, Depth = 11.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0960   CAS 0389-0960; Food mold
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Food mold
Culture English?
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain?
State/Prov./Dist. England?
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name J. K.?
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Round food mold with plain base, surmounted by row of upright, ladyfinger-like cylindrical forms alternating with paired shorter, half-cylinders; Top of mold is crowned by braided, pastry-like configuration; Center of mold is open; Interior of mold is tin plated; "JK" and "247 C" are stamped on lower side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.6, Max Diam = 12.3

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1002   CAS 0389-1002; Trivet
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Trivet
Culture English?
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain?
State/Prov./Dist. England?
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 16.5, Length = 26.5

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1600   CAS 0389-1600; Ladle / simpulum
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle / simpulum
Culture Etruscan
Global Region Europe
Country Italy
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mediterranean
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late Classical (ca. 400 BCE)
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: bronze
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.0, Length = 33.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1000   CAS 0389-1000; Trivet
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Trivet
Culture European
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30, Max Diam = 20

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1448   CAS 0389-1448; Plate
Category Carvings
Object Name Plate
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Round shallow plate or dish carved from single piece of wood; Interior and exterior base is flat; Sides flare outward slightly; Lip is very broad and flat; Exterior appears to have been stained or painted black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.2, Max Diam = 15.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1483   CAS 0389-1483; Spoon
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 22.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1432   CAS 0389-1432; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Max Diam = 19.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1436   CAS 0389-1436; Container / dish
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Container / dish
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Rectangular dish hand-carved from single piece of wood; Base is flat and short ends flare outward; Long sides are straight and parallel and rise vertically; Lip on one short end extends slightly to form short handle; Interior and exterior surfaces are sanded smooth but are undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Width = 9.6, Length = 33.2

Catalog Number CAS 0389-0595A,B   CAS 0389-0595A,B; Container with lid
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Container with lid
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.0, Max Diam = 15.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1489   CAS 0389-1489; Butter paddle
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Butter paddle
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 23.6

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1490   CAS 0389-1490; Butter paddle
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Butter paddle
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Max Diam = 0.5, Length = 22.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1492   CAS 0389-1492; Butter paddle
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Butter paddle
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1930
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Spatulate-shaped butter paddle with flattened, cylindrical handle with short projection on proximal end, all carved from single piece of wood; Spatulate end is flat and rectangular in overall shape, tapering at proximal end where it joins handle; One face is carved with parallel, longitudinal grooves near distal end and cross-hatching lines on proximal end; Handle is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.4, Depth = 2.6, Length = 21.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1494   CAS 0389-1494; Butter paddle
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Butter paddle
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1930
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Flat spoon-shaped butter paddle carved from single piece of wood; Shallow, oval-shaped bowl of spoon is carved with series of parallel grooves along one lateral edge and front edge; Flat, elongated handle is slightly constricted at mid-section and rounded at proximal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Depth = 0.8, Length = 20.2

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1451   CAS 0389-1451; Cutting board
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cutting board
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Flat rectangular board of which one short end has been cut into decorative curved edge and large hole drilled through for hanging board when not in use; Surfaces have been sanded smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.6, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 37.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1447A,B   CAS 0389-1447A,B; Juicer
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Juicer
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood; Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.0, Max Diam = 18.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1461   CAS 0389-1461; Rolling pin
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Rolling pin
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.0, Length = 32.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1452   CAS 0389-1452; Slaw cutter
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Slaw cutter
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood; Metal: Steel
Description Flat rectangular board with a single edged steel blade placed parallel to surface for cutting cabbage or cucumbers; Blade is held in place by means of two lateral boards and two steel screws.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.5, Width = 17.6, Length = 47.4

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CAS 0389-1468   CAS 0389-1468; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Carved wooden spoon with no decoration; Oval bowl with squared off distal end with straight handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.8, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 34.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1469   CAS 0389-1469; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Carved wooden spoon with no decoration; Round bowl with slightly curved handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.3, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 35.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1470   CAS 0389-1470; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 29.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1487   CAS 0389-1487; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Bone or ivory
Description Spoon with elongated, ovoid bowl whose sides curve upward slightly along sides; Short remnant of carved handle is notched and incised with series of parallel lines.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.5, Width = 3.0, Length = 7.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1488   CAS 0389-1488; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 17.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1477   CAS 0389-1477; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.2, Width = 6.8, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 26.1

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1727   CAS 0389-1727; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn
Description Single piece spoon with egg shaped bowl and rectangular handle that has a rounded proximal end; Dark brown to black in color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.9, Width = 2.1, Length = 15.4

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1803   CAS 0389-1803; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.4, Width = 5.3, Length = 15.7

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1804   CAS 0389-1804; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Horn
Description Small translucent horn spoon with straight handle, undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Length = 12.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1806   CAS 0389-1806; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Bone
Description Small bone spoon with a narrow bowl that narrows further at juncture of handle; Handle expands to a semi-rounded end and is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 0.9, Width = 2.1, Length = 11.6

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1942   CAS 0389-1942; Bannock
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bannock
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.5, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 52.8

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1171   CAS 0389-1171; Bowl
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bowl
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Round pewter bowl with two handles that are shaped like triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Width = 5.8, Max Diam = 16.7

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1212   CAS 0389-1212; Can opener
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Can opener
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.6, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 16.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1577   CAS 0389-1577; Cheese sampler
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Cheese sampler
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 12.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1229   CAS 0389-1229; Chopper
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Chopper
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: iron; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Width = 4.9, Thickness = 0.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1255   CAS 0389-1255; Chopper
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Chopper
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: iron; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Width = 22.2, Thickness = 0.2

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0792   CAS 0389-0792; Cookie cutter
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Cookie cutter
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.0, Max Diam = 9.5

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1526   CAS 0389-1526; Cup
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Cup
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.7, Width = 3.4, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1144A,B   CAS 0389-1144A,B; Pot with lid
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pot with lid
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: iron
Description Dutch oven
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Depth = 8.3, Rim Diam = 29.0, Max Diam = 29.1

Catalog Number CAS 0389-1275A,B   CAS 0389-1275A,B; Salt shaker
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Salt shaker
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: pewter
Description Globular shaped salt shaker with screw top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 5.9

Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1253   CAS 0389-1253; Slotted spoon
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Slotted spoon
Culture European or Euro-American
Global Region Europe or North America
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper
Description One piece copper spoon with round shallow bowl that has multiple perforations in bowl; Straight handle and small section of are decorated with stars, proximal end of handle forms a loop.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Width = 12.6, Length = 47.3