Shellfish Collection (page 7)

Jemmy Riddle (colour litho)
583742 Jemmy Riddle (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jemmy Riddle.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Still life (ink on paper)
AME119037 Still life (ink on paper) by Qipei, Gao (1672-1734); 28.7x636 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: reverse of 119036; ); eAshmolean Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Circles, plate 42 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279427 Circles, plate 42 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

Master Clam Catches a Shrimp, mid 13th century (ink on paper)
FSG325489 Master Clam Catches a Shrimp, mid 13th century (ink on paper) by Chinese School, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 74.6x27.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

The Crab and his Mother, illustration from Aesops Fables
VCH175711 The Crab and his Mother, illustration from Aesops Fables, published by Heinemann, 1912 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Still Life with an Earthenware Jug and Hare (oil on panel)
RAF228141 A Still Life with an Earthenware Jug and Hare (oil on panel) by Steenwyck, Harmen van (1612-56); 84.5x118.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch

Whalers hunting a bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus. Above and below the vignette are examples of the whales diet of shellfish, plankton and shrimp

An oyster man in New England peddling his wares in the 17th century (litho)
PNP377400 An oyster man in New England peddling his wares in the 17th century (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Whalers hunting a whale
Whalers hunting a North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis, endangered 1, and barnacles 2-5. Baleine, Balenes.Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles

Tiger cowrie, wrinkled cowrie, money cowrie, etc
Tiger cowrie, Cypraea tigris 1, wrinkled cowrie, Nucleolaria nucleus 2, money cowrie, Monetaria moneta 3, and Ellatrivia merces 4, Porcelaines

Still Life with Lobster
BAL14149 Still Life with Lobster by Son, Jan Frans van (1658-1718); Alan Jacobs Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

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

Barnacles (engraving)
2777266 Barnacles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barnacles. Illustration for The World of Wonders (Cassell, 1888)

Banquet Still Life, 1644 (oil on canvas)
1765860 Banquet Still Life, 1644 (oil on canvas) by Utrecht, Adriaen van (1599-1652); 185A--242.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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

Crab with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Scrap - decoupage design - Lobster. 1865

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

A Crab on the Seashore (colour woodblock print)
CH401504 A Crab on the Seashore (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Japanese, out of copyright

A Shrimp, Sir?, 1799 (pencil, pen & brown ink and w / c on paper)
CH378070 A Shrimp, Sir?, 1799 (pencil, pen & brown ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Snake and the Crab, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504484 The Snake and the Crab, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

The first Atlantic cable, 1858 (colour litho)
3621867 The first Atlantic cable, 1858 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first Atlantic cable, 1858)

Oyster Seller (engraving)
3648011 Oyster Seller (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster Seller. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Still life with fish, oysters and shrimps, c. 1620-50 (oil on panel)
3704079 Still life with fish, oysters and shrimps, c.1620-50 (oil on panel) by Peeters, Clara (1594-1659); 25x34.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Netherlandish, out of copyright

A group of crayfish / freshwater lobsters at London Zoo in March 1925 (b / w photo)
3116197 A group of crayfish / freshwater lobsters at London Zoo in March 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

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)

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

Inhabitants of Diemen Preparing a Meal, 1811 (coloured engraving)
CHT187767 Inhabitants of Diemen Preparing a Meal, 1811 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Oyster day (engraving)
5231113 Oyster day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster day. Illustration for The Pictorial Times)

Box in the form of a crab, Qianlong period, 1736-95 (ivory)
PFR206718 Box in the form of a crab, Qianlong period, 1736-95 (ivory) by Chinese School (18th century); width: 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Large oval dish moulded in relief with reptiles and fish (earthenware)
XIR158695 Large oval dish moulded in relief with reptiles and fish (earthenware) by Palissy, Bernard (1509-90); 55x40 cm; Louvre-Lens, France; French, out of copyright

Oyster seller (woodcut)
5237171 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)

A Herring with Capers and a Sliced Orange on Plates and a Bowl of Shrimp on a Table
990245 A Herring with Capers and a Sliced Orange on Plates and a Bowl of Shrimp on a Table, (oil on panel) by Peeters, Clara (1594-1659); 33.7x47.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Galle Sousmarin martele and double overlaid platter
991018 A Galle Sousmarin martele and double overlaid platter, decorated with a crab and star-fish amidst sea foliage, (glass)

Le Vendredi on fait Penitence, (oil on canvas)
823386 Le Vendredi on fait Penitence, (oil on canvas) by Brunery, Francesco (1845-1926); 46.4x38.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Vendredi on fait Penitence. Francois Brunery (1849-1926)

A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate
827636 A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate, Crayfish and Shrimp in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Bowl, 1649 (oil on canvas) by Heem, Jan Davidsz

The First Oyster-eater (engraving)
2781053 The First Oyster-eater (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Oyster-eater. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

Mussels and oysters (chromolitho)
2782885 Mussels and oysters (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussels and oysters. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Marchand de coquillages (engraving)
2814596 Marchand de coquillages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchand de coquillages. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 2H)

Shrimps, a peeled lemon, a glass of wine and a blue and white ginger jar on a draped
CH401260 Shrimps, a peeled lemon, a glass of wine and a blue and white ginger jar on a draped table (oil on canvas) by Ladell, Edward (1821-86); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Still Life with Oysters, 17th century (oil on panel)
AMO98707 Still Life with Oysters, 17th century (oil on panel) by Es, Jacob Foppens van (c.1596-1666); 33x47 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Still Life with a Lobster and a Turkey (oil on canvas)
AMO96921 Still Life with a Lobster and a Turkey (oil on canvas) by Beyeren, Abraham Hendricksz van (1620/1-91); 91x112 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch

Shiohi no tsuto (Gifts from the Ebb Tide), known as the Shell Book
3071991 Shiohi no tsuto (Gifts from the Ebb Tide), known as the Shell Book, 1789 (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Crustaceans (engraving)
1090893 Crustaceans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crustaceans. Illustration for A History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith)

A Crab and a Bowl of Eggs on a Basket, with a Bottle and Half a Lemon (oil on canvas)
659742 A Crab and a Bowl of Eggs on a Basket, with a Bottle and Half a Lemon (oil on canvas) by Powis, Mary E. (fl.1878-1908); 50.8x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

A Hooded Crow and a Carrion Crow, 1924 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white
651835 A Hooded Crow and a Carrion Crow, 1924 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 17.8x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.