Oyster Collection

Rolex precision watches 1937
A selection of womens wristwatches for Rolex, Oyster watch that is waterproof, dustproof, anti magnetic and unbreakable glass. Products for Army & Navy catalogue. Date: 1937

Advert for The Rolex Oyster waterproof wrist watch 1930
Jabez Wolffe timing Miss Micky West for forth-coming attempt on Channel records. The most accurate wrist watch in the World made waterproof. Date: 1930

Oyster Catch / Whitstable
Oysters, found to be a valuable remedy for the influenza epidemic, are sorted and packed by fishermen in Whitstable, Kent, for distribution to the hospitals

Extinct marine reptiles
Sheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of marine reptiles lived during the Jurassic period between 200

Edouard Manet: Oysters. Canvas, 1862
MANET: OYSTERS, 1862. Edouard Manet: Oysters. Canvas, 1862

The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign, Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign, Union Street

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

The Naiads
Artist: Pagliei, Gioacchino - Title: The Naiads - Date: 1881 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 144 x 213

Four oyster shells, seen from different angles

Opening of the Colchester Oyster Fishery
Ceremonial scene at the opening of the annual Colchester Oyster Fishery. On the first Friday of September the Mayor of Colchester, the Town Clerk

Oysters on ice (Ostrea edulis), France, Europe

Butt & Oyster Inn, Pin Mill, Ipswich, Chelmondiston, Suffolk, England. Date: 1913

Pocket watches and wristwatches 1929
A selection of pocket watches that register the minutes, seconds and fifth of seconds and a golfers pocket watch that has pure white metal case and also ladies wristwatches with lever moverment

AD: ALCOHOL, c1871. American advertisement, The best wines, liquors, ales & lager beer, we are selling here. Lithograph by Louis N. Rosenthal, c1871

Oil on canvas by Jean-Baptiste-Sim
CHARDIN: THE SKATE. Oil on canvas by Jean-Baptiste-Sim

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

Still life with champagne and oysters, 1857. Creator: Preyer, Johann Wilhelm (1803-1889)
Still life with champagne and oysters, 1857. Private Collection

France, Brittany, Saint Malo, Oysters for Sale

Stationery, Pawlyn & Sons, Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall
Stationery, Pawlyn & Sons, Fish & Oyster Merchants, 14 Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall, with handwritten details. 1918

Seller of oysters from the store Prunier. Chromolithography signed SEM (1863 - 1934)
LSE4112452 Seller of oysters from the store Prunier. Chromolithography signed SEM (1863 - 1934). by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Theodore Roosevelt in his library at Oyster Bay N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt in his library at Oyster Bay N.Y. Theodore Roosevelt, full-length portrait, seated, facing for the front. Date c1912

Opening Oysters 1930S
A man prises open oysters at Scotts Oyster Bar in the West End of London. Date: 1930s

Bouzigues oysters, Chez Philippe, Marseillan port, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

London Oyster Seller
A street vendor sells Fine native oysters while a crowd watch a Punch and Judy show in the background

Oyster Stall, England
A bowler-hatted oyster seller watches while a workman, with his cap on the side of his head, helps himself to Cleethorpes oysters : probably in Lancashire

Tending Oyster Beds
American oystermen of New Jersey plant millions of young, unmarketable oysters at the end of the season, in April, to be harvested later in the year

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

DDE-90025908
Wineglass Bay, and The Hazards, Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Peninsula, Eastern Tasmania, Australia - aerial Date: 27/07/2006

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

A plate of oysters

Paris Ecaillere 18C
A Frenchman treats himself to an oyster on the streets of Paris while the ecaillere watches to see whether he approves it

Paglesham Regatta- Start of first-class oyster-smacks

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Engraving depicting Marennes fishermen dredging for oysters, 19th century
5308713 Engraving depicting Marennes fishermen dredging for oysters, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Marennes fishermen dredging for oysters)

An engraving depicting the frying of oysters in an American snack-bar, 19th century
5311022 An engraving depicting the frying of oysters in an American snack-bar, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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)

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)

View of the park at Oysters, island de re, charente maritime (oyster park, island de re) Postcard ca
ELD4944553 View of the park at Oysters, island de re, charente maritime (oyster park, island de re) Postcard ca. 1910 Private collection; (add.info.: View of the park at Oysters, island de re)

European thorny oyster, Spondylus gaederopus (Subauriculated spondylus, Spondylus goederopus)
FLO4681237 European thorny oyster, Spondylus gaederopus (Subauriculated spondylus, Spondylus goederopus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Photographic print of Oyster gatherers at Cancale
3077699 Photographic print of Oyster gatherers at Cancale; (add.info.: Photographic print of Oyster gatherers at Cancale, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany)

Illustration for La Fontaine's fable "The oyster and the litigants" image from a collection of the Maison
PCT4294047 Illustration for La Fontaine's fable "The oyster and the litigants" image from a collection of the Maison Quinn, late 19th century - beach, pelerins, arbitration

The rat and the oyster. Moral (moralite): This is taken who thought to take
PCT4296320 The rat and the oyster. Moral (moralite): This is taken who thought to take. Fables de La Fontaine (Fable de Lafontaine)

Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured
FLO4658519 Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie

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

Denticulate rock oyster, Striostrea denticulata (Denticulated oyster, Ostrea denticulata)
FLO4681383 Denticulate rock oyster, Striostrea denticulata (Denticulated oyster, Ostrea denticulata). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Oyster By the Sea Blue
Alice Straker

Nautile, pearl oyster and mussels - Chambered nautilus, Nautilus pompilius 1, and pearl oysters and mussels 2,3,4
FLO4573947 Nautile, pearl oyster and mussels - Chambered nautilus, Nautilus pompilius 1, and pearl oysters and mussels 2,3,4

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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.