Oyster Collection (page 11)

Eringi mushroom, Pleurotus eryngii, and tree oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Lobster and sea creatures 1888
Illustrated Natural History of the Three Kingdoms Illustrierte Naturgeschichte der drei Reiche Franz StrAÔé¼ssles - Wilhelm Nitzschke, Stuttgart 1888

Illustration of Thorny Oyster (Spondylus) with marine growth such as seaweed and sponges living on top of shell providing camouflage protection

Picture No. 11676110
Pearl Oyster with pearl inside Date:

A Still Life with a Roemer and a Gilt Cup
BAL39600 A Still Life with a Roemer and a Gilt Cup by Claesz, Pieter (1597-1660); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Still Life (oil on panel)
XKH147222 Still Life (oil on panel) by Heda, Willem Claesz. (1594-1680); 72.4x61.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A seven-year old oyster shucker at the Lowden Canning Co. in Bluffton, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1913

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A young oyster shucker at the Varn & Platt Canning Co. in Bluffton, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1913

Oyster from Margate on a shell-shaped greetings card
Oyster from Merry Margate (Kent) on a shell-shaped greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

A champagne party is depicted in this painting which decorated the apartment of Louis XV of France
TROY: OYSTER LUNCH, 1734. A champagne party is depicted in this painting which decorated the apartment of Louis XV of France. Oil on canvas, 1734, by Jean Francois de Troy

Oyster shell with pearl C013 / 6623
Oyster shell with pearl. Pearls are accretions of nacre (calcium carbonate) secreted by certain oysters and mussels. The presence of a foreign body (such as a parasite or a grain of sand)

Pecten sp. scallop
A fossil scallop from the Corallian Crag of Suffolk, England. Scallop shells are made up of two hinged plates and are a genus of bivalve mollusc

Oyster shell with pearl
Oyster is a name given to a group of molluscs which can be found on sea beds, often in coastal waters. The pearl, a smooth spherical object can form inside its shell

Five bivalve fossils
(Top) Chlamys fibrosa; (Centre left) Chlamys splendens; (Centre right) Perampliata ampliata; (Lower left) Mytilus ungulatus; (Lower right) Trigonia reticulata

HIROSHIGE: COLOR PRINT. Awabi and Sayori (Oyster and Snipe-fish): Japanese Oban color print, 1832, by Hiroshige

Coloured SEM of mother of pearl from oyster shell
Mother of pearl. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of calcite crystals in mother of pearl from an oyster (shell)

SILENT FILM STILL, 1931. Thelma Todd

Sampling the Maryland oyster catch, 1800s
Oyster buyer tasting a sample on the dock in Baltimore, Maryland, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illusttration

TVR Tuscan Britain

An Oyster Supper
Artist: Couldery, Horatio Henri - Title: An Oyster Supper - Date: 1882 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Wood 45.7 x 61

Blackpool Beach / 1979
The sand is crowded with families enjoying the summer. An oyster bar and ice cream van provide refreshment

Oyster beds at sunset, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

Lunch With Oysters And Wine By Frans Van Mieris, 1635-1681, Dutchm, Woman, Man, Oyster, Wineglass, Jug, Interior, Dutch Golden Age, Domestic, Illustration, Food And Drink, Liszt Gourmet Archive

Blind Plaintiff, Lame Defendant Share, Simon, John, 1675-approximately 1755. [between 1700 And 1740], Two Handicapped Persons Each Receiving Half Of An Oyster Shell From A Lawyer While He Consumes

Oyster with Pearl

Selling coffee and clams in New York, 1890
Oysters, clams and coffee for sale from a stall in New York, 1890. Date: 1890

Oyster and Cavier Bar / Restaurant in Hamburg, Germany
Johann Colln - Oyster and Cavier Bar/Restaurant in Hamburg, Germany Date: circa 1930s

Baltimore, Maryland, USA - Unloading Oysters. Set within an oyster shell border.. Date: 1910

New Year card in the shape of an oyster shell (open), with ships in a harbour. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Oyster on a plate on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a barrel of oysters, with verse. Date: circa 1890s

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and daughter Ethel
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt (18611948) the second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt and First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1901 to 1909

Cartoon, Annie Mie, a Dutch play in London
Cartoon, Annie Mie, a Dutch play by Rosier Faarsen which was performed at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, in November 1880, with Genevieve Ward in the title role

Electric ceiling & wall lights using oyster shell 1929
A variety of ceiling and wall light fittings, using oyster shell and oxidized silver, available from the electrical department at Harrods. Date: 1929

Seletion of sterling silver, electro-plate cutlery 1929
A selection of sterling silver, electro-plate and stainless steel butter, bread, cake knives, cheese scoop, sugar sifter, tea infuser, asparagus tongs, wine cork, crumb scoop, pickle, butter

Fishing for Oysters
Oyster dredging in Whitstable Bay Date: 1847

Customs / Oyster Day
OYSTER DAY 25th July (also St James Day) children build oyster shell grottoes to mark the beginning of the season Date: 1851

Gage & Tollners, New York City, USA
Gage & Tollner s, Oyster and Chop House, Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York City, USA. A reminder of crinoline days -- looks now just as it did then. Date: circa 1910s

The Lobster, New York City, USA
The Lobster, Oyster and Chop House, West 45th Street, New York City, USA, with views of the main dining room and the cave. Date: circa 1920s

Extinct fossil of an oyster Ostraea longirostris, Pecten Jacobaeus, and mussel Dreissena Brardii.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Extinct fossil oyster, Ostraa pectiniformis, and Perna mytiloides.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany

Extinct fossil oyster, Ostraa cristagalli.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Extinct fossil gastropods and oysters.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Variety of seashells including oysters, file clams, smooth pectens and scarlet thorny oyster.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Oyster, Isognomon isognomum.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London

Wing oyster, Pteria hirundo.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Oyster shucker of Le Havre in a low bonnet decorated with lace only to the ears.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus.. Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi

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"Discover the Timeless Elegance of Oysters: From Rolex Precision Watches to Marine Delicacies" Step back in time to 1937, when Rolex introduced their revolutionary Oyster precision watches. Just like an oyster's protective shell, these timepieces were designed to withstand the elements and ensure impeccable accuracy. Speaking of oysters, let's dive into the coastal town of Whitstable, known as the birthplace of the famous Oyster Catch. For centuries, locals have harvested these delectable treasures from its pristine waters. Did you know that even artificial pearls owe their existence to oyster shells? These fascinating creatures create stunning gems within their shells through a natural process that has captivated humans for ages. Travel across continents and arrive at Union Street in Boston, Massachusetts. There stands The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign—a historic landmark dating back years—serving mouthwatering seafood delicacies since times immemorial. Take a leap further into history with an advert from 1930 showcasing the groundbreaking Rolex Oyster waterproof wristwatch. This innovative creation allowed adventurers to explore underwater realms without compromising style or functionality. Oysters not only fascinate us today but also fascinated artists throughout history. Edouard Manet immortalized them on canvas in his masterpiece "Oysters" created in 1862—an exquisite portrayal capturing their allure and sensuality. Legend tells us about Naiads—the nymphs who guarded freshwater sources—and how they cherished oysters as symbols of purity and abundance. These mythical beings understood nature's secrets long before we did. Witness the grand opening of Colchester Oyster Fishery—an event steeped in tradition and celebration—where generations have gathered to commemorate this bountiful gift from the sea. Imagine holding four delicate oyster shells in your hands; each one represents a unique story waiting to be unveiled. Their iridescent beauty reminds us of nature's artistry and the treasures hidden within.