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Lobster Pot Collection

"Exploring the World of Lobster Pots: From Scotland to Canada and Beyond" Old lobster pots at Catterline, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Lobster boat off the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada

Lobster boat off the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada
Lobster fishermen in the Grand Manan Channel between Maine and New Brunswick, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Lobster pots in the fishing harbour at Loguivy, Cote de Granit Rose, Cotes d Armor

Lobster pots in the fishing harbour at Loguivy, Cote de Granit Rose, Cotes d Armor, Brittany, France, Europe

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Lobster pots

Lobster pots, Roaring Water Bay, County Cork, Munster, Eire (Republic of Ireland), Europe

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Lobster pots, Normandy, France

Lobster pots, Normandy, France

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Whitby church, sandy beach and lobster pots on quayside, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Whitby church, sandy beach and lobster pots on quayside, Whitby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Neils Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

Neils Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Saco Bay, 1896. Creator: Winslow Homer

Saco Bay, 1896. Creator: Winslow Homer
Saco Bay, 1896. Sunset - two women, carrying fishing nets and lobster traps, seem as solid and enduring as the rocks beneath their feet.

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: An engraving depicting a crab-pot, lobster pot and well-box, 19th century

An engraving depicting a crab-pot, lobster pot and well-box, 19th century
5311040 An engraving depicting a crab-pot, lobster pot and well-box, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1837); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: The Shellfish Supplies: shellfish-catchers cottage at Canty Bay, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Shellfish Supplies: shellfish-catchers cottage at Canty Bay, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Shellfish Supplies: shellfish-catchers cottage at Canty Bay, [Scotland], 1862. Shellfish is the popular name bestowed by unscientific persons on the Crustaceans

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Beach, Swampscott, Mass. c1907. Creator: Unknown

Beach, Swampscott, Mass. c1907. Creator: Unknown
Beach, Swampscott, Mass. c1907

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Pêcheurs d'Ecosse, between 1893 and 1895. Creator: Jean-François Raffaëlli

Pêcheurs d'Ecosse, between 1893 and 1895. Creator: Jean-François Raffaëlli
Pecheurs d'Ecosse, between 1893 and 1895

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Winter Exhibition of Modern British Art - Pilot Boat Going Out - painted by E. Duncan, 1850

Winter Exhibition of Modern British Art - Pilot Boat Going Out - painted by E. Duncan, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Winter Exhibition of Modern British Art - Pilot Boat Going Out - painted by E. Duncan, 1850. Art show at Pall Mall in London

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: The Home Squadron, 1903, (c1930). Creator: John Robertson Reid

The Home Squadron, 1903, (c1930). Creator: John Robertson Reid
The Home Squadron, 1903, (c1930). A woman and her children sit among lobster pots overlooking the harbour in a Cornish fishing village, waiting for her fisherman husband to return

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: The Boating Party

The Boating Party
BAL34172 The Boating Party by Roberts, Edwin Thomas (1840-1917); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; English, out of copyright

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Lobster pots on harbourside at night, Tobermory harbour, Isle of Mull, Scotland

Lobster pots on harbourside at night, Tobermory harbour, Isle of Mull, Scotland

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: UK, Scotland, Argyll and Bute, Islay, Port Ellen, Loch Leodamais, Lobster Pots

UK, Scotland, Argyll and Bute, Islay, Port Ellen, Loch Leodamais, Lobster Pots

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Westport Ireland, lobsters pots are ready to go to sea

Westport Ireland, lobsters pots are ready to go to sea

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Fishing nets and lobster pots traps, Old Pelican, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada

Fishing nets and lobster pots traps, Old Pelican, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: A Young Fishergirl by the Sea, 1884 (pencil and watercolour)

A Young Fishergirl by the Sea, 1884 (pencil and watercolour)
828460 A Young Fishergirl by the Sea, 1884 (pencil and watercolour) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); 40.4x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Fishergirl by the Sea)

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Landscape on the Cornish Coast (w / c on paper)

Landscape on the Cornish Coast (w / c on paper)
WAG17564 Landscape on the Cornish Coast (w/c on paper) by Mogford, John (1821-85); 34 x 53 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Bathers by the Sea, Treboul, 1930 (oil on board)

Bathers by the Sea, Treboul, 1930 (oil on board)
1197396 Bathers by the Sea, Treboul, 1930 (oil on board) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 30.5x36.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Black Spruce Ledge (Lobstering Off Black Spruce Ledge), 1939 (tempera on panel)

Black Spruce Ledge (Lobstering Off Black Spruce Ledge), 1939 (tempera on panel)
3962811 Black Spruce Ledge (Lobstering Off Black Spruce Ledge), 1939 (tempera on panel) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 85.1x106.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Checking the Traps, (oil on panel)

Checking the Traps, (oil on panel)
823228 Checking the Traps, (oil on panel) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 63.5x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Checking the Traps. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945). Oil on panel

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: The Joy Ride, (oil on canvas)

The Joy Ride, (oil on canvas)
989857 The Joy Ride, (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Joy Ride. Frederick Morgan (1856-1927). Oil on canvas

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: In the Fishing Season, (watercolour on textured paper)

In the Fishing Season, (watercolour on textured paper)
827112 In the Fishing Season, (watercolour on textured paper) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); 106.8x73.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Fishing Season. Walter Langley (1852-1922)

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Implements Employed in Crab-Fishing (engraving)

Implements Employed in Crab-Fishing (engraving)
2816985 Implements Employed in Crab-Fishing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Implements Employed in Crab-Fishing)

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Meeting Father, 1883

Meeting Father, 1883
CH139957 Meeting Father, 1883 by Lloyd, Thomas James (1849-1910); 83x125 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Unloading the Catch (oil on canvas)

Unloading the Catch (oil on canvas)
3744268 Unloading the Catch (oil on canvas) by Ellis, Edwin (1842-95); 45.7x81.3 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Fishermen seen here on Achill Island County Mayo Ireland repairing their lobster pots

Fishermen seen here on Achill Island County Mayo Ireland repairing their lobster pots 20th June 1938

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Mrs Lorna Barnicoat of North Quay House, Falmouth, Cornwall hangs out her washing in

Mrs Lorna Barnicoat of North Quay House, Falmouth, Cornwall hangs out her washing in the back garden of her home with fourteen month old baby David kept inside a lobster pot for safety

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Lobster Creels on the shores of Loch Duich near Eilean Donan Castle, Highlands, Scotland

Lobster Creels on the shores of Loch Duich near Eilean Donan Castle, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Becalmed off Halfway Rock, 1860. Creator: Fitz Hugh Lane

Becalmed off Halfway Rock, 1860. Creator: Fitz Hugh Lane
Becalmed off Halfway Rock, 1860

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Beach Scene (Still Life), 1858. Creator: Benjamin Johnson

Beach Scene (Still Life), 1858. Creator: Benjamin Johnson
Beach Scene (Still Life), 1858

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Seascape with Six Figures in the Foreground, 1733-93. Creator: Nicols Aartman

Seascape with Six Figures in the Foreground, 1733-93. Creator: Nicols Aartman
Seascape with Six Figures in the Foreground, 1733-93

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Newhaven Children, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson

Newhaven Children, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Newhaven Children, 1843-47

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Seascape with Seven Figures and a Dog, 1733-93. Creator: Nicols Aartman

Seascape with Seven Figures and a Dog, 1733-93. Creator: Nicols Aartman
Seascape with Seven Figures and a Dog, 1733-93

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Shanklin, Isle of Wight, early 19th century, (1946). Creator: Peter de Wint

Shanklin, Isle of Wight, early 19th century, (1946). Creator: Peter de Wint
Shanklin, Isle of Wight, early 19th century, (1946). Fishermen bringing in the catch. From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M. Lockley. [Collins, London, 1946]

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: The Old Fish Market, 1898. Creator: Unknown

The Old Fish Market, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Old Fish Market, 1898. Fish market in Aberdeen harbour. From " Our Own Country, Volume III". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Sons of the Sea, c1912, (c1930). Creator: John Robertson Reid

Sons of the Sea, c1912, (c1930). Creator: John Robertson Reid
Sons of the Sea, c1912, (c1930). Fishermens sons fishing and playing on the shore, while their fathers work out to sea. Painting in the Glasgow Museums collection, Glasgow, Scotland

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: On The Beach at Cromer, c1828. Creator: Edward William Cooke

On The Beach at Cromer, c1828. Creator: Edward William Cooke
On The Beach at Cromer, c1828. Lobster boats and fishing equipment on the Norfolk coast

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: On Thorpe Beach, 1888. Creator: Arthur Evershed

On Thorpe Beach, 1888. Creator: Arthur Evershed
On Thorpe Beach, 1888. Rowing boat and lobster pots with winding gear

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Holy Island, c1896. Artist: M Aunty

Holy Island, c1896. Artist: M Aunty
Holy Island, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Lyme Regis, from Charmouth, Dorset, 1814-1825. Artist: William Daniell

Lyme Regis, from Charmouth, Dorset, 1814-1825. Artist: William Daniell
Lyme Regis, from Charmouth, Dorset, 1814-1825. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 by William Daniell

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Cuillin Hills from Elgol, Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland

Cuillin Hills from Elgol, Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: The Lobster Catchers, 1886, (1935). Artist: Colin Hunter

The Lobster Catchers, 1886, (1935). Artist: Colin Hunter
The Lobster Catchers, 1886, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Thatched cottages in Cadgwith, Cornwall, 1924-1926. Artist: Underwood

Thatched cottages in Cadgwith, Cornwall, 1924-1926. Artist: Underwood
Thatched cottages in Cadgwith, Cornwall, 1924-1926. Lobster pots by the roadside in the left foreground. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Fishermans Jetty, 1886

Fishermans Jetty, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell, (Picturesque Atlas Publishing Co, 1886)

Background imageLobster Pot Collection: Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas

Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850. Artist: Robert Kent Thomas
Crustacea and Reptiles, c1850. The central image shows a lobster, crab, turtle, scallops, whelks and prawns, cowrie shells, lobster and crab pots and shrimping nets




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"Exploring the World of Lobster Pots: From Scotland to Canada and Beyond" Old lobster pots at Catterline, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe: These weathered relics tell tales of a rich fishing heritage in the picturesque Scottish village. Lobster boat off the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada: Witnessing these sturdy vessels bobbing on the waves is a testament to the hard work that goes into catching these prized crustaceans. Lobster pots in the fishing harbor at Loguivy, Cote de Granit Rose, Cotes d Armor: The vibrant colors of these traditional traps add a touch of charm to this French coastal town's bustling waterfront. Lobster pots: Symbolizing both tradition and sustenance for coastal communities worldwide, these iconic wire cages are essential tools for capturing lobsters. Lobster pots, Normandy, France: Nestled along Normandy's rugged coastline are rows upon rows of lobster pots awaiting their next catch – a sight that evokes both anticipation and livelihood. Whitby church, sandy beach and lobster pots on quayside, Whitby North Yorkshire: Against an idyllic backdrop lies evidence of Whitby's thriving seafood industry – stacks of lobster pots ready for action alongside historic landmarks. Neils Harbour Nova Scotia Canada North America: In this quaint Canadian village overlooking scenic shores lie clusters of lobster traps silently waiting for their chance to bring home fresh catches from the sea. St Brelades Bay Jersey August 1934 Multicolored houses: Amidst charming multicolored houses dotting St Brelades Bay in Jersey stands evidence that even amidst beauty and leisurely pursuits; locals never forget their connection to the sea with neatly arranged lobster pots nearby. Fourchu fishing village Cape Breton Nova Scotia Canada North America .