Antique Meat

The leg-bone holder is an unusual item, and is used to assist in the carving of a joint of meat that is on the bone, clamping it in its forked section so that it can be held steadily...

The leg bone holder is an unusual item, and is used to assist in the carving of a joint of meat that is on the bone, clamping it in its forked section so that it can be held steadily...

Known for its agility despite its size, it grazes in large herds and is valued for its meat and hide, which provides essential materials for the indigenous people.

This Victorian Ironstone Mold was used to mold several different food items such as jellies, aspic, meat and puddings into beautiful shapes served on a platter.

From Old Abattoir, Malecki's Meat Company of Buffalo New York.

Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras.

To prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or else on a trivet, depending on the size of the fire.

This set includes: 12 Regular Knives, 9" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Regular Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad Forks, 6" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/8"...

They had spit hooks to grill meat or poultry and sometimes a cup to keep drinks warm.

This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Salad Forks, 6" 24 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Cream Soup Spoons, 6" 12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6" 2 C...

Cod are prized for their firm, flaky meat and are fundamental to the fishing industry in Scandinavian and North Atlantic waters.

Slightly wider than a regular fork, an oyster fork is short and curved, with three tines, and is designed to fit inside the oyster shell to pull out the delicious meat. Although orig...

The set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives w/stainless blades, 9 7/8" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6 1/4" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 6 7/8" 1 Serving...

Portrait of a Noble Family in the landscape circa 1600 On foreground the nobleman with his family and a table where appear meats and fixtures, showing her ancestry. In background t...

He was called by Alessandro Sanvitale, to decorate the Fontanellato theater, where he will work from 1681 to 1690, he was the painter of the Sanvitale counts in the early 1700s for o...

This set includes: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 1 gravy ladle, 6" 2 serving spoons, 8 1/4" 1 cold meat fork, 7 1/2" 1 sugar spoon, 6" 1 flat h...

Langshans were valued for their dual purpose qualities, being both excellent layers and good meat birds, while their striking appearance also made them popular in poultry exhibitions...

These petite earthenware pots were once used to store marmalade, jams, and probably potted meat. Each pot is in good solid condition having a unique aged patina with some having smal...

This antique well made silver plated asparagus service or meat server originated from England and made for the renowned Canadian Birks department store chain and dates to approximate...

They had spit hooks to grill meat or poultry and sometimes a cup to keep drinks warm.  

This cool side table was used for butchering meat and chopping. Makes a great side table in a rustic atmosphere or cottage.

This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 10", 12 dinner forks, 8 1/4", 12 regular knives, 8 1/2", 12 regular forks, 7", 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8", 12 gold washed demitasse spoons, 4 1/...

Saunders and Shepard crystal and silver very small vases, 1897 3 very small diamond crystal cut vases with silver ring, made by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hol...

This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives w/blunt plated blades, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Regular Knives, w/blunt plated blades, 8 7/8" 12 Regular Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Salad Fo...

Consisting of: 6 dinner forks (7 in.) 7 teaspoons (5 5/8 in.) 8 pie forks (6 1/4 in.) 12 round soup spoons (5 1/4 in.) 1 meat fork (7 in.) 1 gravy ladle (7 1/8 in.) Total weig...

They were valued for their dual-purpose qualities, excelling in both meat production and egg-laying. This illustration beautifully captures the unique appearance of the Zevenberge...

Bantams are often kept for ornamental purposes rather than for meat or egg production, prized for their beauty and charming presence in both farmyards and gardens.

The breed was historically appreciated for its excellent meat quality and moderate egg-laying abilities, making it a dual-purpose breed that was favored by small-scale farmers.

As its name suggests, it looks remarkably similar to a slab of raw meat. It has been used as a meat substitute in the past, and can still be found in some French markets.

Spanish chickens were prized for their strong egg laying abilities, producing large white eggs consistently, though they were less commonly used as meat birds due to their slender bu...

This set includes: 8 Dinner Knives, 10 1/4" 8 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Regular Knives, 8 1/2" 8 Regular Forks, 6 7/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8"...

Each scene bordered in thick gilt band on white ground with filigree border and further gilt banding. Sweet meat dishes with same border and further gilt flourishes at handles.

The large Dutch white ironstone meat or fish serving platter with drainer or drain plate dating from the end of the 19th century.

Haddock are known for their delicate, flaky white meat and are among the most commercially significant fish in northern waters.

The Torsk is a valuable fish for commercial fisheries and is known for its mild, flaky meat. Its serene and graceful form is expertly captured in this detailed illustration.

These birds were bred primarily for ornamental purposes, valued for their elegance rather than egg production or meat yield. In this lithograph, a proud rooster stands with an upr...

Unlike many poultry breeds, Sebright Bantams were developed purely for their ornamental value rather than for egg or meat production. Their small size, upright stance, and distinctiv...

**Economic Importance:** Dorset sheep are valued for their meat quality. The breed produces a high yield of lean, flavorful lamb.

Other parts of Ireland: Similar sheep breeds are also found throughout other mountainous and hilly regions of Ireland, where they are raised for their wool and meat. 3. United Kingd...

Cuisine: The area is known for its distinctive cuisine, including smoked meats (like alheira and chouriço), hearty stews, and unique breads. 5.

This set includes: 8 Knives, 9 1/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4" 1 Gravy Ladl...

They had spit hooks to grill meat or poultry and sometimes a cup to keep drinks warm.

This fork was used to determine whether the meat was done. The tool set and hanger are made of polished brass.

This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 3/8" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Iced Tea Spoons, 8" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 3/4" 1 Cold Meat Fork, 7...

This set includes: 12 dinner knives, French blades, 9 3/4" 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4" 12 regular knives, blunt, 8 3/4" 12 regular forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad / fish forks, 6 3/4" 12 ...

This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/4" 12 grapefruit spoons, 5...

They had spit hooks to grill meat or poultry and sometimes a cup to keep drinks warm.

They had spit hooks to grill meat or poultry and sometimes a cup to keep drinks warm.

**Economic Importance:** The Norfolk Horn was historically valued for its meat and wool. Its resilient nature made it suitable for extensive farming systems, and it has contributed t...

A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Dinnerware Flatware Set by Berndorfer Metallwaaren-Fabrik, stamped 'Berndorf Alpacca', The Neoclassical Revival style set of Alpacca flat...

This set includes: Six knives, 9 3/8" Six forks, 7 5/8" Six salad forks, 7" Six teaspoons, 6 5/8" One pierced serving spoon, 9" One cold meat fork, 9" One hollow handle master butte...

The table bearing pig head, rice cakes, dishes of meat, fish and fruit. Known as Mingqi, these terracotta models were customarily included in Chinese burial practices, particularly a...

The bowl is shaped distinctively for serving oyster meat or oyster stew, but these ladles will serve any type of soup or stew beautifully.

This set includes: 6 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2" 6 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 6 Salad Forks, 6" 6 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 6 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 7/8" 6 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2" 6 B...

They had spit hooks to grill meat or poultry and sometimes a cup to keep drinks warm.

They had spit hooks to grill meat or poultry and sometimes a cup to keep drinks warm.

This set includes: 8 Dinner Knives with French stainless blades, 10 1/4" 8 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Regular Knives with French stainless blades, 9 1/4" 8 Regular Forks, 6 7/8" 8 Salad...

This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 1 gravy ladle, 7" 1 serving spoon, ovoid, 8 1/2" 1 ...

Likely of American genesis and circa 1880's, this fancy carving fork would have been used for the proverbial holiday turkey or meat carver. It is in completely original, excellent an...