Lobster Collection

Fish Mosaic from Pompeii
Floor mosaic from Pompeii of fish, octopus, squid, lobster, eel and crustaceans. Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Napoli collection

Roman seafood mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Crustaces - crustaceans
A variety of crustaceans including some rather fierce looking crabs and lobsters. Date: 1930

Scene with fishermen at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
Scene with fishermen and boats at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon -- coastal erosion can be seen in the middle distance, caused by storm damage and protected over the years by sea defences

Whitehead, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
View from the Promenade, Whitehead, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland Date: 1904

Lobster, X-ray
Lobster. Coloured X-ray of a common lobster (Homarus gammarus). This is a marine scavenger that inhabits the cool waters of the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean. It is valued for its flesh

Rockport, Massachusetts, USA, boats moored by Motif No. 1

Lobster boat off the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada
Lobster fishermen in the Grand Manan Channel between Maine and New Brunswick, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Coverack harbour, Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. Late 1800s
The harbour at low tide with a two masted schooner alongside the harbour wall. Photographer: Unknown

Restaurant Chef / Marchett
Restaurant chefs at work

Jules Harder, the first chef at San Franciscos Palace Hotel. Oil on canvas by Joseph Harrington, 1874
PALACE HOTEL CHEF. Jules Harder, the first chef at San Franciscos Palace Hotel. Oil on canvas by Joseph Harrington, 1874

Lobster V Hedgehog
A duel between a hedgehog and a lobster

Aquarium Chromolithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Canada, New Brunswick, St Andrews. Colorful signs and decorations at a restaurant in St Andrews

Lobster, Crab & Friends
An attractive blue lobster with red feelers and a crab and a shrimp and some other crustacea on the sea bed

Lobster, X-ray
Lobster. Coloured X-ray of a common lobster (Homarus gammarus). This is a marine scavenger that inhabits the cool waters of the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean. It is valued for its flesh

The Aquarium, pub. 1873 (colour litho)
2646269 The Aquarium, pub. 1873 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The Lobster Pot, Mousehole, Cornwall
The Lobster Pot, Mousehole, Penzance, near Newlyn, Cornwall, England. Date: 1956

Picture No. 10862656
Musical furry lobster (Palibythus magnificus), the first found in Australian waters; lives 70-300m down. Reef HQ, Townsville, Queensland, Australia Date:

Atlantic lobster (Homarus americanus). This lobster is found on the Atlantic coast of North America, and it is also known as the American lobster

The Fly pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1900
The interior of the Fly fish cellar with a group of fishermen. Photographer: Ennor

Moreton Bay Bug (Thenus orientalis) lobster

Shrimp and lobster. Date between 1835 and 1844

The Harbour, Rozel Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: 1960s

Ocean Life. Creators: James M. Sommerville, Christian Schussele
Ocean Life

Scene with lobster pots at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
Scene with lobster pots and rowing boats at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. circa 1970s

Blue lobster, Homarus vulgaris.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), 1849

The Little Mermaid before a statue in the sea, illustration for a fairy tale by Hans
CHT157306 The Little Mermaid before a statue in the sea, illustration for a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75), from Album du Pere Castor published by Flammarion

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Rock Harbor, lobster shack

USA, Maine, Bailey Island, lobster buoys

Christmas card in the shape of a lobster. Date: circa 1890s

Fishermen by the sea with lobster / crab pots
Fishermen with their pots and nets. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Shellfish stall in Les Halles, Paris, France
Adults and children at a shellfish stall in Les Halles, in Paris, France

Poster advertising Guernsey, Channel Islands - Go By British Railways. Date: circa 1960

Norway lobster and shrimp
Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus 1, and shrimp, Atya scabra 2. Nefrope di Norvegia, Atia spinosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Sea of Darkness from Sebastien Munster's Cosmographie Universalis, 1550 (woodcut)
1147340 Sea of Darkness from Sebastien Munster's Cosmographie Universalis, 1550 (woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; German, out of copyright

Banquet Still Life. Creator: Beijeren, Abraham Hendricksz, van (1620 / 21-1690)
Banquet Still Life. Found in the Collection of Liechtenstein Museum

Lobster moth (Stauropus fagi)
Illustration of a Lobster moth (Stauropus fagi), also known as lobster prominen

SEA MONSTERS, 1550. Sea monsters inhabiting the north Atlantic and animals found in northern lands. Woodcut from Sebastian Munsters Cosmographia, Basle, 1550

Picture No. 10761658
Lobster Claw - Inflorescence (Heliconia rostrata) Date:

The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard. ca. 1921, The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard

Man making lobster pot at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
A man using withies (willow branches) to make a lobster pot at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. Date: circa 1970s

Crustacea and Arachnida (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF273168 Crustacea and Arachnida (litho) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Picnicking at Ascot
Fashionable racegoers are served by their menservants with lobster and champagne as they picnic behind the grandstand at Ascot Races

Alice / Lobster Dressing
The Lobster at his toilet

Patterned Lobster
Isabelle Brent

A Blue Lobster
Isabelle Brent

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"Lobster: A Delicacy of the Seas and a Timeless Culinary Icon" Indulge in the rich history and exquisite taste of lobster, as we dive into its captivating journey through time. From ancient Pompeii's Fish Mosaic to Roman seafood mosaics, this crustacean has been revered for centuries. Imagine yourself transported to the scenic shores of Beesands in Start Bay, Devon, where fishermen tirelessly cast their nets in pursuit of these prized creatures. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Whitehead, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, lobsters thrive amidst picturesque coastal landscapes. Delve deeper into the world of lobsters with an X-ray glimpse into their intricate anatomy - a marvel that showcases their adaptability and resilience. As members of the vast crustacean family, they share kinship with other fascinating sea-dwellers. Traveling further westward to Rockport, Massachusetts, USA reveals boats gently swaying by Motif No. 1 - a charming scene that echoes lobster fishing traditions passed down through generations. Similarly nostalgic is Coverack harbour in St Keverne Cornwall during the late 1800s; it exudes timeless charm while reminding us of our enduring connection with this delectable delicacy. In San Francisco's Palace Hotel lies another significant chapter in lobster's story - Jules Harder emerges as an influential figure who elevated its culinary status through his mastery as a chef. Joseph Harrington immortalizes him on canvas with an oil painting from 1874. Venturing back to colder waters off Maine and Canada's Atlantic coast unveils bustling lobster boats dotting the horizon – testament to both livelihoods and sustainable practices that ensure future generations can relish this ocean treasure. Lastly but not leastly comes an unexpected encounter between two distinct creatures: Lobster V Hedgehog – capturing nature's whimsical encounters beneath tranquil waves or hidden crevices where surprises await at every turn.