Shell Collection (page 6)

Prickly cockle - bucarde - Acanthocardia echinata (Cardium echinatum) 1, and slender sea pen - plume elegante
FLO4576265 Prickly cockle - bucarde - Acanthocardia echinata (Cardium echinatum) 1, and slender sea pen - plume elegante - Virgularia mirabilis (Pennatula mirabilis) 2

Purple shell flower of New South Wales, Australia. Perhaps a fanciful flower manufactured by an artificial florist
FLO4641084 Purple shell flower of New South Wales, Australia. Perhaps a fanciful flower manufactured by an artificial florist

Chambered or great nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr
FLO4640896 Chambered or great nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Blue sunbeam shell, Tellina species. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr
FLO4640361 Blue sunbeam shell, Tellina species. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Whelk, Buccinum undatum 1, Noah's ark, Arca noae 2, noble pen shell, Pinna nobilis 3, Tusus brevis 4
FLO4652539 Whelk, Buccinum undatum 1, Noah's ark, Arca noae 2, noble pen shell, Pinna nobilis 3, Tusus brevis 4, Caltrop murex, Murex tribulus 5, Admiral cone, Conus admiralis 6, volute

Akan dagger (people of West Africa) and its scabbard, c.1800 (steel and leather)
MMM5476408 Akan dagger (people of West Africa) and its scabbard, c.1800 (steel and leather); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Akan dagger (people of West Africa) and its scabbard

Fruit, leaves, catkins and flowers of the black walnut tree, Juglans nigra
5856541 Fruit, leaves, catkins and flowers of the black walnut tree, Juglans nigra.; (add.info.: Fruit, leaves, catkins and flowers of the black walnut tree, Juglans nigra)

Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (pen and faded brown ink with grey wash, with some black ink on paper)
7308228 Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (pen and faded brown ink with grey wash, with some black ink on paper); 20.6x37.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell
FLO4719290 Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

Bronze shell-shaped serving vessel from ancient Rome
3330408 Bronze shell-shaped serving vessel from ancient Rome; (add.info.: Bronze shell-shaped serving vessel from ancient Rome. Dated 1st Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Wrinkled tortoise, Testudo rugosa)
FLO4694876 Endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Wrinkled tortoise, Testudo rugosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Fossils of various marine species - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)
FLO4694044 Fossils of various marine species - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)

Slit worm shell, Tenagodus anguinus (Anguine serpula, Serpula anguina). Illustration drawn
FLO4683465 Slit worm shell, Tenagodus anguinus (Anguine serpula, Serpula anguina). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Glossy nerite, Nerita polita, and feathered nerite, Nerita pennata. Illustration drawn
FLO4681401 Glossy nerite, Nerita polita, and feathered nerite, Nerita pennata. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Spindle tibia shell, Tibia fusus (spindle strombus, Strombus fusus). Illustration drawn
FLO4683054 Spindle tibia shell, Tibia fusus (spindle strombus, Strombus fusus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Crowned baler shell, Melo aethiopicus (Ethiopic volute, Voluta aethiopica)
FLO4681820 Crowned baler shell, Melo aethiopicus (Ethiopic volute, Voluta aethiopica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Indian volute or bailer shell, Melo melo (Voluta indica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4681767 Indian volute or bailer shell, Melo melo (Voluta indica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

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

Shell Liguus virgineus. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680779 Shell Liguus virgineus. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder

Shielded dogwhelk, Nassarius arcularia plicatus (Marbled buccinum, Buccinum rumphii)
FLO4680951 Shielded dogwhelk, Nassarius arcularia plicatus (Marbled buccinum, Buccinum rumphii). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Bernard the Giant Hermit (Petrochirus diogenes). Signed illustrations (George Shaw)
FLO4680410 Bernard the Giant Hermit (Petrochirus diogenes). Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Lithography in The Naturalist's Miscellany, 1793

Horn shell type with protuberances. (Globosa or Tune?)
FLO4687349 Horn shell type with protuberances. (Globosa or Tune?); (add.info.: Horn shell type with protuberances. (Globosa or Tune?)); © Florilegius

Variety of molluscs and shells. Variety of molluscs including terebratula, pearly fresh water mussel (Calecola)
FLO4685457 Variety of molluscs and shells. Variety of molluscs including terebratula, pearly fresh water mussel (Calecola), and jingle shells (Anomia).; (add.info.: Variety of molluscs and shells)

Volute has orange striped shell. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4684315 Volute has orange striped shell. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), George Shaw's illustration for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw

Alcithoe arabica shell (Pacific volute, Voluta pacifica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4683869 Alcithoe arabica shell (Pacific volute, Voluta pacifica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blotched snowflake volute, Cymbiola nivosa (Snowflake volute, Voluta nivosa)
FLO4683719 Blotched snowflake volute, Cymbiola nivosa (Snowflake volute, Voluta nivosa). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Schenkl solid 20lb. Parrott shot
3028342 Schenkl solid 20lb. Parrott shot ; New York State Military Museum, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Seven Years War- American Revolution, French pattern 1732 bronze mortar
3501352 Seven Years War- American Revolution, French pattern 1732 bronze mortar; Private Collection; (add.info.: French pattern 1732 bronze mortar); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Composition with shell and three apples (oil on cardboard)
8702265 Composition with shell and three apples (oil on cardboard) by Ghiglia, Oscar (1876-1945); 32.5x27 cm; Istituto Matteucci, Viareggio

Engraving depicting Early Stone Age flint and horn implements recovered from shell spoil mounds around the shores of
UIG5426282 Engraving depicting Early Stone Age flint and horn implements recovered from shell spoil mounds around the shores of Denmark. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418836 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Mask (mixed media with shells)
1068382 Mask (mixed media with shells) by Oceanic; 96.5202x28.57x37.78 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Arts of the Pacific Islands); The Roberta Coke Camp Fund

Murex. The mollusc which inhabited this shell was the source of Tyrian Purple dye. Engraving c1890
536445 Murex. The mollusc which inhabited this shell was the source of Tyrian Purple dye. Engraving c1890; (add.info.: Murex)

Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655629 Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Breaking eggs (b/w photo)
8657681 Breaking eggs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breaking eggs. Illustration for Elizabeth Craig's Family Cookery (Collins)

Shell, Shirt, Shoot, Shore, Sieve, Skate, Skull, Slate, Slate, Sleep, Sloop, Sloth (engraving)
8651538 Shell, Shirt, Shoot, Shore, Sieve, Skate, Skull, Slate, Slate, Sleep, Sloop, Sloth (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shell, Shirt, Shoot)

Nature morte au griffon (Still Life with Griffin), 1936 (painting)
7332982 Nature morte au griffon (Still Life with Griffin), 1936 (painting) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); Mu.Zee, Ostend, Belgium; (add.info.: Jean Brusselmans (1884-1953)

Evolution Of A Chicken Within An Egg, And A Chicken Recently Emerged From The Egg
UIG5420448 Evolution Of A Chicken Within An Egg, And A Chicken Recently Emerged From The Egg. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880 ©UIG/Leemage

Diet: a young cook represented in the middle of a composition of cheeses, shellfish, fruit, game, cold cuts
FGL5471289 Diet: a young cook represented in the middle of a composition of cheeses, shellfish, fruit, game, cold cuts. 19th century (engraving); Fototeca Gilardi

Engraving depicting hermit crabs, decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroidea, 19th century
5309018 Engraving depicting hermit crabs, decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroidea, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting hermit crabs)

Engraving depicting a shell for an 80-ton gun, 19th century
5308554 Engraving depicting a shell for an 80-ton gun, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a shell for an 80-ton gun. Dated 19th century 01/02/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tools and weapons of the Australian aborigines. Drinking vessel made of dulse leaf 1, stone knife 2
FLO4624346 Tools and weapons of the Australian aborigines. Drinking vessel made of dulse leaf 1, stone knife 2, basket for shells 3, basket 4, shell necklace 5, spears 6-9, wooden sword 10, 12

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

Flow #1
Tal Paz-Fridman

Various fossils: diatomees, algae, coniferes, sea urchin, mollusk and ammonitor- Chromolithography of Geology
FLO4694212 Various fossils: diatomees, algae, coniferes, sea urchin, mollusk and ammonitor- Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)

Extinct Reunion giant tortoise, Cylindraspis indica (Indian tortoise, Testudo indica)
FLO4694784 Extinct Reunion giant tortoise, Cylindraspis indica (Indian tortoise, Testudo indica) and shells of the extinct saddle-backed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis vosmaeri

Fossils of various marine species faded - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)
FLO4694142 Fossils of various marine species faded - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)

Skeleton of a turtle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General
FLO4694475 Skeleton of a turtle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801.; (add.info.: Skeleton of a turtle)

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"Discovering the Beauty: A Journey Through Shells" Embark on a captivating journey through time and space as we explore the diverse world of shells. From the haunting echoes of war to serene pilgrimages, from stunning seashores to intricate fossils, these shells hold stories that transcend generations. In "Attack of the Ulster Division, " James Prinsep Beadle captures a moment frozen in history, where brave soldiers faced their fears amidst exploding shells on 1 July 1916. The intensity and sacrifice are etched into each shell's surface. El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela takes us on a spiritual expedition where countless footsteps have left an indelible mark. Amongst worn-out shoes lie delicate seashells, symbolizing guidance and protection for weary travelers seeking solace in their pilgrimage. Rex Whistler's masterpiece "The Vale of Aylesbury" transports us to idyllic landscapes adorned with vibrant shells scattered along sandy shores. Each shell whispers tales of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered by curious wanderers. Sanibel Island in Florida unveils its mesmerizing collection of seashells, glistening under the sun's warm embrace. Here, nature showcases its artistic prowess through intricate patterns and colors adorning each unique shell—a testament to life's infinite creativity. Witness British Guns dashing through a French town during wartime—an image that encapsulates both destruction and resilience. Amidst chaos, fragments of shells serve as reminders that even in darkness, hope can emerge like shards reflecting light. Travel back millions of years with fossil ammonites from Madagascar—Desmoceras spp. —a glimpse into prehistoric times when these ancient creatures roamed our planet’s oceans. Under UV light, these petrified remains come alive with phosphorescent hues—a vivid reminder of Earth’s ever-changing tapestry. A Lambretta Innocenti scooter parked gracefully in Morbegno's old alley, Valtellina, evokes a sense of nostalgia and simplicity.