Oyster Collection (page 6)

Young girl eating oysters Painting by Jan Steen (1626-1679) Sun. 0, 14x0, 2 m The Hague
JLJ4653188 Young girl eating oysters Painting by Jan Steen (1626-1679) Sun. 0, 14x0, 2 m The Hague. Mauritshuis by Steen, Jan Havicksz

Oyster sellers from Santa Lucia to Naples, late 19th century
LSE4103172 Oyster sellers from Santa Lucia to Naples, late 19th century by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Good point illustrated by Jean de La Fontaines fable "
LSE4112153 Good point illustrated by Jean de La Fontaines fable " The rat and the oyster". by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Normandy, oyster tasting - Oil by Francoeur, 1840, Musee d Avranches
LSE4089695 Normandy, oyster tasting - Oil by Francoeur, 1840, Musee d Avranches by French School, (19th century); Musee d art et d histoire, Avranches, France; (add.info.: Normandy)

Oyster fishing - "The Great Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences
XEE4150184 Oyster fishing - " The Great Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers" (Encyclopedia or Dictionary of the Sciences)

The Oyster and the Litigants. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA
XEE4135292 The Oyster and the Litigants. Anonymous illustration for Les Fables by Jean de LA FONTAINE (Lafontaine) (1621-1695). Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, circa 1880. Private collection

A Salmon, a Mackerel, a Lobster on a Plate, a Wicker Basket, Oysters
824174 A Salmon, a Mackerel, a Lobster on a Plate, a Wicker Basket, Oysters, a Chianti Bottle and a Fishermans Net on a Wooden Table, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Stannard

A Roemer, a peeled half Lemon on a Pewter Plate, Oysters
CH402369 A Roemer, a peeled half Lemon on a Pewter Plate, Oysters, Cherries and an Orange on a draped Table (oil on panel) by Son

Girl Eating Oysters, c. 1658-60 (oil on panel)
5672029 Girl Eating Oysters, c.1658-60 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 20.4x15.1 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Oyster seller (woodcut)
5237168 Oyster seller (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster seller. Illustration for 1, 000 Quaint Cuts (Field and Tuer, The Leadenhall Press)

Music cover, Oysters Sir, sung by Miss Graddon
Music cover, Oysters Sir, composed by Rossini, sung by Miss Graddon at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London. 1827

A Still Life with Fruit, a Peeled Lemon and a Roemer on a Ledge
BAL39572 A Still Life with Fruit, a Peeled Lemon and a Roemer on a Ledge by Claeuw, Jacques de (c.1625-c.1676); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

A Glass Vase of Flowers on a Stone Ledge Containing Tulips, Chrysanthemums
BAL39571 A Glass Vase of Flowers on a Stone Ledge Containing Tulips, Chrysanthemums, Roses and Bluebells by Brueghel, Abraham (1631-90); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Flemish

Pearl oyster, Cristaria plicata (Folded dipsas, Dipsas plicatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Black-lip pearl oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Chinese pearl shell, Margarita sinensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Tree oyster, Isognomon isognomum (Tranquebar perna, Perna tranquebarensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Serving forks and knives. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Ling, burbot, oyster toadfish and tusk
Ling, Molva molva 99, burbot, Lota lota 100, oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau 101, 102, and tusk fish, Brosme brosme 103. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of

Black lip pearl shell, Pinctada margaritifera, with pearl forming in shell. (Meleagrina margaritifera). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Black-lip oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Pearl muscle, Mytilus margaritifer). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Denticulate rock oyster, Striostrea denticulata (Denticulated oyster, Ostrea denticulata). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

European thorny oyster, Spondylus gaederopus (Subauriculated spondylus, Spondylus goederopus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Eurasian oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus
Eurasian or pied oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Smooth hammerhead shark, hammer oyster, brahminy
Smooth hammerhead, Sphyrna malleus 1, hammer oyster, Malleus malleus 2, brahminy myna, Sturnia pagodarum 3 and rosy starling, Pastor roseus 4. Marteau (poiss), Marteau (moll), martins

Perch, velvet worm, lacewing and pearl oyster
European perch, Perca fluviatilis 1, velvet worm, Peripatus iuliformis 2, lacewing, Perla marginata 3, and pearl oyster, Isognomon isognomum 4. Perche, Peripate, Perle, Perne

Elm oyster mushroom, Hypsizygus ulmarius (Agaricus ulmarius). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

A pewter jug and plate, 17th century
BAL17855 A pewter jug and plate, 17th century by Luttichuys, Simon (1610-61); Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Pollack, ling, burbot and oyster toadfish
Pollack, Pollachius pollachius 1, ling, Molva molva 2, burbot, Lota lota 3, and oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Oyster, cone and wentletrap shells
Hammer oyster, Malleus malleus 1, cone shell varieties, Conus cedonulli 2, Conus ammiralis 3-5, precious wentletrap, Epitonium scalare 4, and common wentltrap, Epitonium clathrus 6

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)

Grisette 1683, lady and dressmaker, ecailliere
Costumes of women: grisette 1683, lady and dressmaker, ecailliere or oyster shucker and servant 1675. Handcoloured lithograph after prints by Sebastien Leclerc from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

A Victorian die-cat shape card of an oyster, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605823 A Victorian die-cat shape card of an oyster, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Throwing the Dredge (engraving)
3625997 Throwing the Dredge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing the Dredge. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867)

Poissonnier marchand d huitres, 1690 (engraving)
3646131 Poissonnier marchand d huitres, 1690 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poissonnier marchand d huitres, 1690)

Bushels of oyster shells at Hampton, Virginia, USA
200, 000 bushels of oyster shells piled up at Hampton, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1915

A Menagerie Race on the Marsa, Malta (engraving)
1616571 A Menagerie Race on the Marsa, Malta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Menagerie Race on the Marsa, Malta)

Oyster-beds at Santa Lucia (engraving)
969647 Oyster-beds at Santa Lucia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster-beds at Santa Lucia)

Oyster-Culture, the Famous Beds at Cancale, Brittany (b / w photo)
1601351 Oyster-Culture, the Famous Beds at Cancale, Brittany (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster-Culture, the Famous Beds at Cancale, Brittany)

Oyster dredging in Whitstable Bay (engraving)
1096051 Oyster dredging in Whitstable Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster dredging in Whitstable Bay)

Bread, oysters, a Chianti flask, a lobster, lemons, oranges
CH400940 Bread, oysters, a Chianti flask, a lobster, lemons, oranges and glasses in a porcelain bowl on a ledge (oil on canvas) by Bogdani or Bogdany

Still Life with a Turkey Pie, 1627 (oil on panel)
3709976 Still Life with a Turkey Pie, 1627 (oil on panel) by Claesz, Pieter (1597-1660); 75x132 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: This table abounds with luxurious products)

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)

Pigs Knuckles on a Pewter Plate with Oysters and Wine Glasses on a Draped Table, c
LST309389 Pigs Knuckles on a Pewter Plate with Oysters and Wine Glasses on a Draped Table, c.1630 (oil on panel) by Flemish School

Supper rooms in The Haymarket (engraving)
583071 Supper rooms in The Haymarket (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Supper rooms in The Haymarket; from Twice Around the Clock)

Fresh Oysters! By Westovers Amboy Line, Through by Express on the New York & Erie
NYH192092 Fresh Oysters! By Westovers Amboy Line, Through by Express on the New York & Erie Railroad, September 10 1853 (colour litho) by American School

The First stock, 1847 (oil on canvas)
PCT164449 The First stock, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Jalabert, Jean (1815-1900); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

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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.