Mussel Collection

A plate of mussels, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Voisin Bird of Passage biplane
John Theodore Cuthbert Jtc Moore-Brabazons Voisin Bird of Passage Biplane Number 4 Parked Outside the Short Brothers Hangar at Leysdown in 1909 Date: 1909

Dog Whelks (Mussels)
JLM-12222 Dog Whelks - and Mussels Nucella lapillus John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Freshwater Pearl Mussel shells legally protected in UK
JLM-12513 Freshwater Pearl MUSSEL Shells - legally protected in the UK Margaritifera margaritifera John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Molluscs / Sealife
A variety of sea-based molluscs including types of snail and clam, a large mussel and other soft-bodied sealife

Human invention anticipated: The pinna and the mussel (engraving)
8658076 Human invention anticipated: The pinna and the mussel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pinna and the mussel)

Mussel fishing, a fishing boat on the shore, and three men busy around collecting mussels in their baskets
MMM5459268 Mussel fishing, a fishing boat on the shore, and three men busy around collecting mussels in their baskets. Oil on canvas 1622, by Jan Porcellis (1580-1632)

Mussel gatherers off the coast of Normandy
3078054 Mussel gatherers off the coast of Normandy; (add.info.: Print of mussel gatherers off the coast of Normandy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Varieties of bivalve molluscs including clam, Tridacna, mussel, Mytilus, oyster, Ostrea, pen shell, Pinna
FLO4684889 Varieties of bivalve molluscs including clam, Tridacna, mussel, Mytilus, oyster, Ostrea, pen shell, Pinna, jingle shell, Anomia, and scallop, Pecten

Photographic print of mussel gatherers off the coast of Normandy
3077685 Photographic print of mussel gatherers off the coast of Normandy; (add.info.: Photographic print of mussel gatherers off the coast of Normandy)

Fishing for mussels, three Dutch fishing boats on the shore, one of which has its sail raised
MMM5459284 Fishing for mussels, three Dutch fishing boats on the shore, one of which has its sail raised, and groups of fishermen busy maintaining and unloading boats, farther down the beach

The Feast of the Seagods, 1561. Creator: Frans Floris
The Feast of the Seagods, 1561

The Beach at Villerville, Normandy, 1878. Creator: Knut Axel Lindman
The Beach at Villerville, Normandy, 1878

Natural History Ensemble (No. 15), 1596-1610. Creators: Elias Verhulst, Anselmus de Boodt
Natural History Ensemble (No. 15), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Tavern Scene with Pipe-smokers. Creator: Unknown
Tavern Scene with Pipe-smokers, Unknown date. Manner of David Teniers the Younger

Mussel fishermen on Mar Piccolo near the fortifications of Taranto, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Mussel fishermen on Mar Piccolo near the fortifications of Taranto, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Still Life with Fish, 1645-1681. Creator: Isaac van Duynen
Still Life with Fish, 1645-1681

Nature morte aux poissons, Dieppe, 1878. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Nature morte aux poissons, Dieppe, 1878. Still life with fish, Dieppe

Seafood paella (paella de marisco), Valencia, Spain

Europe, Spain, Galicia, Rias Baixas, Pontevedra, Poyo, view of the beach and fishing village of San Gregorio de Raxo with boats in the harbour and the Ria de Pontevedra (with floating mussel rafts)

Reflections in water at mussel farm in the bay of Fos-sur-Mer, Camargue, France, September

Clam, mussel, oyster, scallop, etc
Varieties of bivalve molluscs including clam, Tridacna, mussel, Mytilus, oyster, Ostrea, pen shell, Pinna, jingle shell, Anomia, and scallop, Pecten

Purple and Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) preying on Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus). Also seen are Green Surf Anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)

Horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) bed with Brittlestars (Ophiothrix fragilis) and Edible crab (Cancer pagurus), Shetland, Scotland, UK, September

The pearl mussel of Scotland, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The pearl mussel of Scotland, 1864. 'The pearl, one of the most beautiful of our gems, is found in a species of shell fish, which is a variety of the mussel, not an oyster

An open mussel shell in the west of Norway, July 31, 2018. Picture taken July 31, 2018. To match Special Report OCEANS-TIDE/FUTURE REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

Mussel Gatherers Victorian period Date: 19th century

Mussel Boats, Honfleur, (oil on canvas)
657451 Mussel Boats, Honfleur, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussel Boats, Honfleur. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

DDE-90038580
Chile, Los Lagos Region, Puerto Montt, Angelmo harbor market, mussels. Date: 03/06/2014

DDE-90037240
Ochre seastars, (Pisaster ochraceus), predator on mussels, Mukkaw Bay, Neah Bay, Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA. Date: 17/02/2005

DDE-90025665
Mussels, Xuan Thuy National Park, Red River Delta, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

Cretaceous fossils, wood engravings, published in 1877
Cretaceous fossils. Flabellina rugosa, Ptychodus latissimus, Bulimina obliqua, Lituola nautiloidea, Lituola nautiloidea, Textularia striata, Textularia aviculata, Baculites anceps

Tertiary fossils, wood engravings published in 1878
Tertiary fossils: Crassatella ponderosa, Cancer macrocheilus, Nummulites nummularia (cross section, side view, top view), Limnaeus pyramidalis, Rhombus minimus, Cerithrum hexagonum

Jurassic fossils, wood engravings, published in 1876
Jurassic fossils: Hemicidaris crenularis, Cypris leguminella, Cypris tuberculata, Cypris gibbosa, Ammonites Humphriesianus, Cidaris florigemma (barb), Thecosmilia annularis

Fossils and plants from the Triassic period, woodcuts, published 1897
Fossils and plants from the Triassic period. Wood engravings, published in 1897

Le repas (Luncheon). Peinture de Diego Velasquez (1599-1660). Huile sur toile, 108, 5 x 102 cm, vers 1617-1618
FIA5329379 Le repas (Luncheon). Peinture de Diego Velasquez (1599-1660). Huile sur toile, 108, 5 x 102 cm, vers 1617-1618. Art espagnol, art baroque. Musee de l Ermitage, Saint Petersbourg

Vinaigrette in the Form of a Mussel Shell, London, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Vinaigrette in the Form of a Mussel Shell, London, 1876

A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother), 1707. Creator: Willem van Mieris
A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother), 1707

Illustration of the book "Voyage dans la lune avant 1900"by A
PCT4258040 Illustration of the book " Voyage dans la lune avant 1900" by A. de Ville-d Avray, Ancienne Librairie Furne edition

The Mussel Gatherer (w / c on paper)
1216196 The Mussel Gatherer (w/c on paper) by Johnstone, Henry James (1835-1907); 17.2x24.8 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; eSunderland Museums; English, out of copyright

Sea Landscape off Honfleur, 1881 (oil on canvas)
3937475 Sea Landscape off Honfleur, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Bergh, Sven Richard (1858-1919); 38x53 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Seaweed, fishes, sea horse, crab and shellfish, illustrated plates from
CHT163255 Seaweed, fishes, sea horse, crab and shellfish, illustrated plates from La Vie sous marine, late 19th century (heliogravure) by Belet

Horse mussels
Tulip mussel, Modiolus americanus (Modiola americana), bearded horse mussel, Modiolus barbatus (Modiola gibbsii), and bent mussel (Modiola incurvata)

Swan mussel, Anodonta stagnalis (Mytilus stagnalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Chambered nautilus and pearl shells
Chambered nautilus, Nautilus pompilius 1, and pearl oysters and mussels 2, 3, 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Artificial Pearls in the Mussel, Mya Margaritifera (engraving)
1097452 Artificial Pearls in the Mussel, Mya Margaritifera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artificial Pearls in the Mussel, Mya Margaritifera)

Sea life of the Mediterranean (colour litho)
3101053 Sea life of the Mediterranean (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea life of the Mediterranean: Turtle, Hermit Crab, Whitish Sea Lemon)

Pearl fishry (b / w photo)
6013672 Pearl fishry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pearl fishry. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

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A plate of mussels, beautifully arranged and ready to be savored. These delectable molluscs are a true delicacy, enjoyed by seafood enthusiasts all over the world. Did you know that mussels have been around for centuries? In fact, they even witnessed the Voisin Bird of Passage biplane take flight in 1908. These incredible creatures have stood the test of time and continue to thrive in our oceans. But it's not just humans who appreciate mussels; Dog Whelks also find them irresistible. They use their strong shells to pry open mussel shells and feast on their succulent flesh. In the UK, freshwater pearl mussel shells are legally protected due to their rarity and beauty. These precious gems can only be admired from afar, reminding us of nature's wonders. During the Victorian period, mussel gatherers braved treacherous tides to collect these bountiful shellfish. Their hard work provided sustenance for many coastal communities. Speaking of unique creatures, ever heard of the Russian Desman? This fascinating animal searches its environment with its sensitive snout, including areas where mussels reside. Mussels belong to a diverse family that includes clams, oysters, scallops - each with its own distinct flavor and texture. Exploring this vast array is like embarking on a culinary adventure. But beware. Purple and Ochre sea stars prey on Pacific blue mussels mercilessly. Nature has its way of maintaining balance even among these seemingly immovable beings. Horse mussel beds are another sight to behold underwater – adorned with Brittlestars dancing gracefully alongside Edible crabs seeking shelter within their embrace. The Russian Desman makes another appearance as an adult female feeds on fresh-water resources while occasionally stumbling upon hidden treasures like freshwater mussels along her journey. And let's not forget about one popular dish that showcases the versatility of mussels – seafood paella.