Oyster Collection (page 3)

Trictrac Players; Chequers Players, 1648-1710. Creator: Charles Emanuel Biset
Trictrac Players; Chequers Players, 1648-1710

Still Life with Fruit, Oysters, and a Porcelain Bowl, 1660-1679. Creator: Abraham Mignon
Still Life with Fruit, Oysters, and a Porcelain Bowl, 1660-1679

Still Life, c.1660-1690. Creator: Abraham van Beyeren
Still Life, c.1660-1690

Still Life with Fish and a Lobster and Oysters on a Table nearby, 1660. Creator: Alexander Adriaenssen
Still Life with Fish and a Lobster and Oysters on a Table nearby, 1660

Still Life with Fish, 1645-1681. Creator: Isaac van Duynen
Still Life with Fish, 1645-1681

Le retour des huitres, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le retour des huitres, 19th century. The beautiful days of life - The return of oysters

L'amateur d'huitres, 1836. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'amateur d'huitres, 1836. The oyster lover

Governors of States Some Not Ident - James F. Oyster And William F. Gude of Reception... 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Governors of States Some Not Ident - James F. Oyster And William F. Gude of Reception Committee Are with Governor In Front Auto, 1911. [US politicians in procession]

Repas d'artistes, after 1660. Creator: Gonzalès Cockes
Repas d'artistes, after 1660. Artists meal

Sir George Reid, Former Australian Premier - Right, with James Oyster, Commr. of D.C. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Sir George Reid, Former Australian Premier - Right, with James Oyster, Commr. of [Washington, ] D.C. 1912. [George Houston Reid was variously Premier of New South Wales

Still life with ham, between 1640 and 1649. Creator: Pieter Claesz
Still life with ham, between 1640 and 1649

District of Columbia Public Schools - Secretary of War Dickinison Presenting Banner To... 1911
District of Columbia Public Schools - Secretary of War Dickinison [sic] Presenting Banner To Winning Cadets. General Tasker Bliss, Left; James F. Oyster, Supt. Right, 1911

District of Columbia Public Schools - Secretary of War Dickinison Presenting Banner To... 1911
District of Columbia Public Schools - Secretary of War Dickinison [sic] Presenting Banner To Winning Cadets. General Tasker Bliss, Left; James F. Oyster, Supt. Right, 1911

Mercedes Gleitze (1900-1981) - British professional swimmer. She was the first person to swim the Straits of Gibraltar and the first British woman to swim the English Channel

Famous black pearls of Tahiti, Rangiroa atoll, French Polynesia

Connecticut, Mystic, Oyster shack at Mystic Seaport
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An oyster (ostrea edulis) in a rocky sea depth. Europe. Date of Photograph:1960-1965 ca

Venetian costumes and masks: peddler of mussels and oysters Venice. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

Two men on boats in the act of fishing oysters in the Mar Piccolo. In the background is a view of the city of Taranto. Taranto Small Sea. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

"Ostricaio": Fish and oyster sellers on the waterfront of Santa Lucia in Naples Naples waterfront of Santa Lucia. Date of Photograph:1895 ca

Oyster B&w
Pictufy Studio III

Clam, mussel, oyster, scallop, etc
Varieties of bivalve molluscs including clam, Tridacna, mussel, Mytilus, oyster, Ostrea, pen shell, Pinna, jingle shell, Anomia, and scallop, Pecten

Ye Olde Union Oyster House, Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Ye Olde Union Oyster House, Union Street

Noble pen shell (Pinna nobilis) is the largest bivalve in the Mediterranean. It is mostly found in seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica). National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades, Greece

Arrangement with wine glasses, oysters, lemon and other fruits, 1848. Creator: Carl Balsgaard
Arrangement with wine glasses, oysters, lemon and other fruits, 1848

Oysters, Fruit and a Wineglass on a Stone Table, 1671-1679. Creator: Abraham Mignon
Oysters, Fruit and a Wineglass on a Stone Table, 1671-1679

Old fishing boat on Whitstable beach, Kent, England

Oysters and wine, a traditional lunch combination in Whitstable, Kent, England

Wheelers Oyster Bar, the oldest restaurant in Whitstable, founded in 1856, Kent, England

Old boat on Whitstable beach, Kent, England

Restaurant serving a plateau de fruits de mer, Le Panier de Marseille, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Detail shot of oyster bites for sale at seafood market, Caleta Portales, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

France, Nouvelle-Aquitane, Gironde, Ares, colourful oyster huts at the port Ostreicole

France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Gironde, Arcachon Bay, a fishing boat is moored by oyster beds at Andernos-les-Bains

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Tsukiji, Tsukiji Outer Market, Seafood Shop Display of Oysters

Noisette Oysters, Jersey, Channel Islands

Morant Bay Oysters& Firey Chillie Sauce, St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica, Caribbean

Vietnam, Halong Bay, floating cultured pearl farm, oyster with seed

France, Normandy, Honfleur, Oysters

Fish at local Tsukiji fish market, Tokyo, Japan

Colourful fishing boat with flags, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

Fishing nets on a raft in front of karst rocks, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

Oyster beds in the shape of a snake at sunset, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, North-East Vietnam, South-East Asia

Africa, Namibia, Walvis Bay. Fishermen on a boat

Traditional restaurant in Whitstable, Kent, UK

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Three young oyster shuckers at the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911

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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.