Shellfish Collection

Giant Japanese Spider Crab
PM-10640 Giant Japanese Spider Crab Macrocheira kaempferi Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Oyster Shell With artificial pearl
FEU-462 Oyster Shell With artificial pearl Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter Eating on back using stone to break abalone
FG-2627 SEA OTTER - eating on its back, using stone to break Abalone Enhydra lutris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Crab (A land crab) - Male ‘dipping to replenish water & salt - Christmas Island - Indian Ocean
JPF-13020 Red Crab (A land crab) - Male dipping to replenish water & salt Christmas Island - Indian Ocean (Australian Territory)

Sea Otter - Using tool cracking clam on rock. California, USA Mo82
TOM-788 Sea Otter - Using tool to crack clam on rock California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Oyster plate from the Rutherford B. Hayes White House service
1070370 Oyster plate from the Rutherford B. Hayes White House service, designed 1879 (porcelain & enamel) by Davis, Theodore Russell (1840-94); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; the Charles R

Bali seashell gleaner, Kuta
Bali seashell gleaner. Silhouette of woman with head scarf bending over to gather shells in the shallow seawater near Kuta Date: 1989

France, Brittany, Saint Malo, Oysters for Sale

Langoustines On Yellow
Alice Straker

Advertisement for the Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, producers of Whitstable Native Oysters, Whitstable
5996957 Advertisement for the Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, producers of Whitstable Native Oysters, Whitstable, Kent (litho) by English School

Velvet Crab, 1870-1 (w / c over pencil on paper)
AMO156672 Velvet Crab, 1870-1 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

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

Hermit crab Cahuita N. P. Costa Rica
MAR-287 Hermit crab Cahuita N.P. Costa Rica Paguroidea Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Study of Oysters, 1884 (oil on canvas)
BOU217131 Study of Oysters, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, William (1842-1901); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Preparations for a Feast, 1575-1625. Creator: Unknown
Preparations for a Feast, 1575-1625

Shelling Mussels / 1906
Shelling mussels, Cromasty, Scotland Date: 1906

Picture No. 11671420
Hermit Crab. Date:

Clam Diggers sorting and grading their pickings, Boston, USA
Clam Diggers sorting and grading their pickings - Boston, Massachusetts, USA Date: circa 1910s

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

Limpet gathering (litho)
8634746 Limpet gathering (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limpet gathering. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1907.); © Look and Learn.

Votaries of the Weed No 4 (colour litho)
8660494 Votaries of the Weed No 4 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 4)

Husum oyster beds, Schleswig-Holstein (engraving)
8676715 Husum oyster beds, Schleswig-Holstein (engraving) by Rabe, Johannes (b. 1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Husum oyster beds, Schleswig-Holstein)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Oyster and its Claimants (engraving)
8669291 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Oyster and its Claimants (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oyster and its Claimants)

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)

The oysters, c.1910 (print)
7293358 The oysters, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. French philosopher Michel de Montaigne eat oysters (XVIth cent.) Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France

Cover of catalogue of Manufrance (Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles) Saint Etienne, c1920 (print)
545165 Cover of catalogue of Manufrance (Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles) Saint Etienne, c1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Shrimping)

North Sea Fishing boat trawling the seabed (litho)
8663865 North Sea Fishing boat trawling the seabed (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Sea Fishing boat trawling the seabed)

The rivals, a cartoon featuring Royal Navy sailors offering to help a young girl who has just tipped over her basket
MMM5481856 The rivals, a cartoon featuring Royal Navy sailors offering to help a young girl who has just tipped over her basket; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The rivals)

An engraving depicting crab fishers examining their creels, 19th century
5311041 An engraving depicting crab fishers examining their creels, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1837); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Oyster gatherers at Cancale
3078061 Oyster gatherers at Cancale; (add.info.: Photographic print of Oyster gatherers at Cancale, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany)

A view of the Oyster Beds at Cancale
3078057 A view of the Oyster Beds at Cancale; (add.info.: Print showing a view of the Oyster Beds at Cancale, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany)

Sorting oysters harvested near San Francisco (b/w photo)
8663860 Sorting oysters harvested near San Francisco (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting oysters harvested from beds near San Francisco)

Still-Life with Crayfish, Oysters, and Fruit, late 1600s or early 1700s (oil on canvas)
XOS5883935 Still-Life with Crayfish, Oysters, and Fruit, late 1600s or early 1700s (oil on canvas) by Heem, Cornelis de (1631-95); 61x74 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Animal anatomy: Oyster, lower valve, 1900 (engraving)
6947883 Animal anatomy: Oyster, lower valve, 1900 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animal anatomy: Oyster,lower valve, 1900); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Oil-can, Oil-well, Onion, Orange, Organ, Ostrich, Otter, Ousel, Oyster, Package, Paddle, Padlock (engraving)
8650064 Oil-can, Oil-well, Onion, Orange, Organ, Ostrich, Otter, Ousel, Oyster, Package, Paddle, Padlock (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil-can)

The man of business (engraving)
8643479 The man of business (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The man of business)

Still Life with Dead Birds and a Basket of Oysters, c. 1860 - 1880 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879764 Still Life with Dead Birds and a Basket of Oysters, c. 1860 - 1880 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Germain (1845-93); 46x55.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Crab fishing at Oldenburg in Holstein, Germany (colour litho)
8663557 Crab fishing at Oldenburg in Holstein, Germany (colour litho) by Saltzmann, Carl (1847-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crab fishing at Oldenburg in Holstein, Germany)

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

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) and his wife Francoise de la Chassaigne enjoying a meal of oysters
ELD4920160 Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) and his wife Francoise de la Chassaigne enjoying a meal of oysters, 19th century (chromo); (add.info)

The Shellfish Supplies: oyster-boats dredging off Prestonpans, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Shellfish Supplies: oyster-boats dredging off Prestonpans, [Scotland], 1862. 'The Scottish oyster fisheries are not "cultivated." The Prestonpans or Newhaven fishermen trust

Lake Fusaro, Southern Italy, the Lethe of Virgil, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Lake Fusaro, Southern Italy, the Lethe of Virgil, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani. 'At present the Lake Fusaro has shaken off its romantic traditions, and, calmly majestic

Still Life with Wine, Fruit and Oysters. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Still Life with Wine, Fruit and Oysters, Unknown date

Still Life with Fishes, a Crab and Oysters. Creator: Isaac van Duynen
Still Life with Fishes, a Crab and Oysters, Unknown date

Still Life with Fish and Oysters, 1653. Creator: Giovanni Battista Recco
Still Life with Fish and Oysters, 1653

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

Still Life, 1612-1661. Creator: Pieter Claesz
Still Life, 1612-1661

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Shellfish: From Oysters to Crabs and Everything in Between" Delicate and alluring, an oyster shell reveals its hidden treasure - a lustrous artificial pearl that captivates with its iridescent beauty. Behold the majestic Giant Japanese Spider Crab, a creature of immense proportions that roams the depths of the ocean floor, captivating us with its otherworldly appearance. Witness nature's ingenuity as a sea otter cleverly uses a stone to crack open an abalone, showcasing their resourcefulness and intelligence in obtaining their delicious meal. Step back in time with an enchanting advertisement for Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company, transporting us to Whitstable Native Oysters' birthplace in Kent, where tradition meets exquisite taste. Journey to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean and marvel at the vibrant red land crab dipping into water to replenish both salt and hydration – a fascinating ritual unique to this Australian territory. A delicate Velvet Crab immortalized on paper through meticulous watercolor strokes reminds us of nature's intricate artistry found even within seemingly small creatures. In Bali's coastal paradise, witness a seashell gleaner diligently collecting these treasures from sandy shores – reminding us of our connection with nature's bountiful offerings. Willem Claesz Heda's masterpiece "Still Life with a Gilt Cup" transports us back to 1635 when shellfish adorned opulent tables as symbols of wealth and indulgence during lavish feasts. Unconventional yet delightful; imagine receiving a Christmas card shaped like a lobster – celebrating uniqueness while spreading holiday cheer. Encounter Costa Rica's Cahuita National Park resident -the hermit crab- showcasing its adaptability by using abandoned shells as mobile homes along picturesque tropical beaches. Discover history served on porcelain as an exquisite oyster plate from the Rutherford B.