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Confectionery Collection (#5)

Step back in time with the Adventures of Bertie Bassett in the 1950s, a confectionery journey filled with sweet nostalgia

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Chocolate manufacturing: internal view of M. Massons workshops, Paris, 1859

Chocolate manufacturing: internal view of M. Massons workshops, Paris, 1859
XEE4144121 Chocolate manufacturing: internal view of M. Massons workshops, Paris, 1859. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'124 of 27 August 1859

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Internal view of Paul Siraudins confectionery. Paris, 1860

Internal view of Paul Siraudins confectionery. Paris, 1860
XEE4152286 Internal view of Paul Siraudins confectionery. Paris, 1860. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'191 of 8 December 1860

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Chocolate manufacture: grinding workshop. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th

Chocolate manufacture: grinding workshop. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th
XEE4141295 Chocolate manufacture: grinding workshop. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolate manufacture)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Advertising for the 'Compagnie francaise des chocolats et des teas'

Advertising for the "Compagnie francaise des chocolats et des teas"
LSE4091363 Advertising for the " Compagnie francaise des chocolats et des teas", by Steinlen, deb. 20th century by Steinlen

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Stephen F. Whitman & Sons exhibit in the Machinery Hall of the Centennial Exposition

Stephen F. Whitman & Sons exhibit in the Machinery Hall of the Centennial Exposition
3601143 Stephen F. Whitman & Sons exhibit in the Machinery Hall of the Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Candied fruits (photo)

Candied fruits (photo)
6018387 Candied fruits (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Candied fruits. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Fancy cake specialities (photo)

Fancy cake specialities (photo)
6018375 Fancy cake specialities (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy cake specialities)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Fancy centre piece (photo)

Fancy centre piece (photo)
6018368 Fancy centre piece (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy centre piece)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Tonero tart, Nelson tart (photo)

Tonero tart, Nelson tart (photo)
6018360 Tonero tart, Nelson tart (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tonero tart, Nelson tart)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Roman tart, Othello tart (photo)

Roman tart, Othello tart (photo)
6018359 Roman tart, Othello tart (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman tart, Othello tart)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Great Washington tart, Gustave Adolph tart (photo)

Great Washington tart, Gustave Adolph tart (photo)
6018358 Great Washington tart, Gustave Adolph tart (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Washington tart, Gustave Adolph tart)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Duchess cake (photo)

Duchess cake (photo)
6018352 Duchess cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duchess cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Grillage cake (photo)

Grillage cake (photo)
6018351 Grillage cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grillage cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Alexander tart, Whipped cream cake (photo)

Alexander tart, Whipped cream cake (photo)
6018350 Alexander tart, Whipped cream cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander tart, Whipped cream cake)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Cake with caramel decorations (photo)

Cake with caramel decorations (photo)
6018344 Cake with caramel decorations (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cake with caramel decorations)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Butter cream cake (photo)

Butter cream cake (photo)
6018341 Butter cream cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butter cream cake)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Moulded Ices (photo)

Moulded Ices (photo)
5993334 Moulded Ices (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moulded Ices. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Artistic Designs for Cake Tops by E Gerber (photo)

Artistic Designs for Cake Tops by E Gerber (photo)
5993332 Artistic Designs for Cake Tops by E Gerber (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic Designs for Cake Tops by E Gerber)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Specimens of Chocolate Painting (photo)

Specimens of Chocolate Painting (photo)
5993330 Specimens of Chocolate Painting (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of Chocolate Painting)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: A Three-Tier Wedding Cake (photo)

A Three-Tier Wedding Cake (photo)
5993329 A Three-Tier Wedding Cake (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Three-Tier Wedding Cake)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Paintings on Rice Paper for Childrens Birthday Cakes (photo)

Paintings on Rice Paper for Childrens Birthday Cakes (photo)
5993327 Paintings on Rice Paper for Childrens Birthday Cakes (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paintings on Rice Paper for Childrens Birthday Cakes)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Types of Dessert Fancies (photo)

Types of Dessert Fancies (photo)
5993326 Types of Dessert Fancies (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Dessert Fancies)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Cold Entremets (photo)

Cold Entremets (photo)
5993315 Cold Entremets (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cold Entremets. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: A Restaurant Interior (photo)

A Restaurant Interior (photo)
5993407 A Restaurant Interior (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Restaurant Interior)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: High Class Restaurant (photo)

High Class Restaurant (photo)
5993406 High Class Restaurant (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Class Restaurant)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: High Class Confectioners Tea Room (photo)

High Class Confectioners Tea Room (photo)
5993403 High Class Confectioners Tea Room (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Class Confectioners Tea Room)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Boars Heads (photo)

Boars Heads (photo)
5993399 Boars Heads (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boars Heads. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: A Restaurant Dining-Room (photo)

A Restaurant Dining-Room (photo)
5993396 A Restaurant Dining-Room (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Restaurant Dining-Room)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Dining Hall, Bakers Guild Hall, London (photo)

Dining Hall, Bakers Guild Hall, London (photo)
5993364 Dining Hall, Bakers Guild Hall, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining Hall, Bakers Guild Hall, London)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Specimens of Modelling in Sugar (photo)

Specimens of Modelling in Sugar (photo)
5993335 Specimens of Modelling in Sugar (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of Modelling in Sugar)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Studies in freehand piping in colours, on cake (colour litho)

Studies in freehand piping in colours, on cake (colour litho)
5998356 Studies in freehand piping in colours, on cake (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies in freehand piping in colours, on cakes)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Baker with cake with 21 candles (colour litho)

Baker with cake with 21 candles (colour litho)
5998350 Baker with cake with 21 candles (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baker with cake with 21 candles)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: The Confectioner (engraving)

The Confectioner (engraving)
6004304 The Confectioner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Confectioner. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Frys Chocolate Special Train (b / w photo)

Frys Chocolate Special Train (b / w photo)
6030153 Frys Chocolate Special Train (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frys Chocolate Special Train)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Confectioners Shop, Cornhill (engraving)

Confectioners Shop, Cornhill (engraving)
670633 Confectioners Shop, Cornhill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Confectioners Shop, Cornhill)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Comic postcard, Little boy and shopkeeper Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and shopkeeper Date: 20th century

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Chocolate (colour litho)

Chocolate (colour litho)
3099330 Chocolate (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolate. Illustration for Lecons De Choses Illustrees (Imagerie D Epinal, Pellerin)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Advert for Cadbury Chocolate Cartons, 1926

Advert for Cadbury Chocolate Cartons, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageConfectionery Collection: A Confectioner, c. 1735 (colour engraving)

A Confectioner, c. 1735 (colour engraving)
CHT263060 A Confectioner, c.1735 (colour engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Easter party: a woman with a rabbit in a chocolate egg. In 'L

Easter party: a woman with a rabbit in a chocolate egg. In "L
XEE4186215 Easter party: a woman with a rabbit in a chocolate egg. In " L illustrious du petit Journal" of 1937

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Letter K: chocolate dispenser kiosk. Engraving in '

Letter K: chocolate dispenser kiosk. Engraving in "
DUV4208437 Letter K: chocolate dispenser kiosk. Engraving in " ABC des joux pour petits boys". Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, Louis Vagne, printer-publisher, late 19th century

Background imageConfectionery Collection: The still life chocolate breakfast of chocolate cup, cups

The still life chocolate breakfast of chocolate cup, cups
JLJ4644927 The still life chocolate breakfast of chocolate cup, cups. Painting by Francisco de Zurbaran (1598-1664). 17th century Besancon, Museum of Fine Arts by Zurbaran

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Chocolate advertisement 'Josef Manner & Gomp, Vienna'

Chocolate advertisement "Josef Manner & Gomp, Vienna"
GIA4696325 Chocolate advertisement " Josef Manner & Gomp, Vienna". by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolate advertisement " Josef Manner & Gomp)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Advertising Cadburys Cocoa: the advertisement emphasizes the nutritional values of

Advertising Cadburys Cocoa: the advertisement emphasizes the nutritional values of
GIA4696291 Advertising Cadburys Cocoa: the advertisement emphasizes the nutritional values of the drink, adapted to the needs of the child, the elderly and the sportsman

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Artisanal manufacture of chocolate Anonymous painting of a sign

Artisanal manufacture of chocolate Anonymous painting of a sign
LRI4644104 Artisanal manufacture of chocolate Anonymous painting of a sign. 1875-1900 Milan, museo di Milano by Italian School, (19th century); Civico Museo, Milano

Background imageConfectionery Collection: The sugar merchant hitting a flat drum to draw attention to his dried apricots

The sugar merchant hitting a flat drum to draw attention to his dried apricots
LSE4330485 The sugar merchant hitting a flat drum to draw attention to his dried apricots, candied apples and caramel berlingots, walking the Oriental Flower Gate of the Imperial Palace in Pekin

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Packaging carton of 'Sugar de Pomme de Rouen', n. d. 19th century

Packaging carton of "Sugar de Pomme de Rouen", n. d. 19th century
XEE4114224 Packaging carton of " Sugar de Pomme de Rouen", n.d. 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConfectionery Collection: Childrens taste - chromo. Van Houten, late 19th century

Childrens taste - chromo. Van Houten, late 19th century
LSE4095150 Childrens taste - chromo. Van Houten, late 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens taste - chromo)



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Step back in time with the Adventures of Bertie Bassett in the 1950s, a confectionery journey filled with sweet nostalgia. From the iconic adverts for Frys Chocolate to the golden allure of Cadburys Golden Key, these treats captured hearts and taste buds alike. Remember the excitement surrounding Spangles Coronation advertisement, celebrating a momentous occasion in 1953? These circular sweets became synonymous with that era. Indulge your senses as you take a close-up look at a vibrant group of smarties, their colors popping like confetti. And who could resist the allure of glace fruit found in Provence's bustling markets? A true delicacy from France that adds an exquisite touch to any confectionery creation. Transport yourself further into the past with Rowntrees' fruit gums sweets from 1950s UK. Each bite is like stepping into a time machine, reliving memories long forgotten. As you stroll through London's streets, don't miss spotting those iconic Police Public Call Boxes - they were witness to many sweet moments shared over Frys chocolate sandwiches. For an international twist on confectionery delights, visit La Cure Gourmand sweet shop in Brussels, Belgium. This charming store offers an array of biscuits and chocolates that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Confectionery has always been more than just candy; it's woven into our cultural fabric and cherished throughout history. So let these hints ignite your imagination and whisk you away on a delectable adventure through time and taste buds.