Shell Collection (page 9)

Spiny dye-murex, Bolinus brandaris (Snipe murex, Murex brandaris). Illustration drawn
FLO4681153 Spiny dye-murex, Bolinus brandaris (Snipe murex, Murex brandaris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Coquille Saint Jacques ou petuncle d'Iceland, Chlamys islandica - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823)
FLO4683985 Coquille Saint Jacques ou petuncle d'Iceland, Chlamys islandica - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany

American Revolution, Bar Shot Projectile
3501349 American Revolution, Bar Shot Projectile; Private Collection; (add.info.: British iron bar shot with spherical ends found near Fort Independence in the Bronx, New York City)

Timucua Indian with French explorers, 1591 (engraving)
2435424 Timucua Indian with French explorers, 1591 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: History. USA. Timucua indians in discussion in front of the french explorers)

American Revolution, American gunners calipers
3501348 American Revolution, American gunners calipers; Private Collection; (add.info.: American gunner's brass calipers); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Santiago shell (Pecten maximus), bivalve mollusk, edible, appreciated for its rich iron flesh
FLO4687379 Santiago shell (Pecten maximus), bivalve mollusk, edible, appreciated for its rich iron flesh and for its coral in gastronomy

Showcase of the cabinet of Aldrovandi exhibiting " various objects of nature and man": fossil, stone, shell
VEN5031435 Showcase of the cabinet of Aldrovandi exhibiting " various objects of nature and man": fossil, stone, shell, stuffed or artificial animals, etc

Varieties of molluscs, with scallops, clams, conches, snails and squid. 19th century lithography
NWI4955661 Varieties of molluscs, with scallops, clams, conches, snails and squid. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Varieties of molluscs, with scallops, clams, conches, snails and squid)

France, Brittany, Ile-et-Vilaine (35), Cancale: oyster fishing, shellfish fishing
LUX4774793 France, Brittany, Ile-et-Vilaine (35), Cancale: oyster fishing, shellfish fishing, general view of the port and the beach, with hundreds of women working around huge piles of oysters

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Mother-of-pearl cup; Cellini Ewer; vase, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. Cup, in form of a partridge; the body formed of overlapping pieces of mother-of-pearl in imitation of feathers...Circa 1600. Baron L. de Rothschild

French Reserve shells, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
French Reserve shells, between c1915 and 1918. Stacks of French artillery shells during World War I

Austrians loading 30.5 cm gun, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Austrians loading 30.5 cm gun, between c1915 and 1918. Austrian soldiers loading an artillery shell into a cannon during World War I

English women finishing a 9.2 shell, between c1915 and 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
English women finishing a 9.2 shell, between c1915 and 1917. Women workers inspecting 9.2 explosive shells in a factory during World War I

German Battery in Galicia, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Battery in Galicia, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers with gun battery in Galicia (Eastern Europe) during World War I

Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Section of the Warrior floating target, showing the hole made by the 600-pound shell and the displacement of the upper plate, 1864

Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. The sight presented by the target when struck was very grand

German ammunition abandoned at Battle of the Marne, 10/29/14, 29 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German ammunition abandoned at Battle of the Marne, 10/29/14, 29 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). A man and woman looking at artillery shells on the ground in France

The Roc's Egg, scene from Sinbad the Sailor from Arabian Nights, 1906 (w/c on paper)
GRT246399 The Roc's Egg, scene from Sinbad the Sailor from Arabian Nights, 1906 (w/c on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 23x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Working Late
Gary Perlow

1972 French GP
CIRCUIT DE CHARADE, FRANCE - JULY 02: Chris Amon, Matra MS120D during the French GP at Circuit de Charade on July 02, 1972 in Circuit de Charade, France. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

1968 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 23: Mechanics refuel Jackie Oliver's Lotus 49B Ford in the paddock during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 23, 1968 in Zandvoort, Netherlands

1965 French Grand Prix
Charade, Clermont-Ferrand, France. 25-27 June 1965. John Surtees (Ferrari 158) 3rd position. Ref: 65FRA01. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Encounter of the Turtle kind
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Beachimpressionsno64
Treechild

Maldives
Dmitriy Yevtushyk

1966 French Grand Prix
Reims, France. 1-3 July 1966. A busy grid before the start with the Ferrari 312s of Lorenzo Bandini and Michael Parkes and Chris Amon's Cooper T81 Maserati visible on the front row. Ref: 66FRA05

Sea turtle
Ronald Bergkamp

Other rally 1951: RAC Rally
JUNE 04: Jaguar XK120 during the RAC Rally on June 04, 1951. (Photo by LAT Images)

Calatrava Shell
Linda Wride

Sleeping
Serge Melesan

A blue mermaid
Corydoras

Speedster
Serge Melesan

Shells
Studio Dolci

Dente di cane
Fabrizio Daminelli

Monochrone, Split Level and Green Sea Turtle
Barathieu Gabriel

Spain, Galicia. Sword of the Knights Templar and clam shell in the path along the Camino de Santiago between Ventras de Naron and Palas de Rei

A leopard tortoise, Stigmochelys pardalis, at waterhole. Kalahari, Botswana

Killing me softly
Elior Segev

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White Mandala
Harry Verschelden

light and dark
Аntonik

Serenity
Richard Wylie

Green Turtle
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Snail
Syafiq Huwaida

Zanzibar boat
Jeni Madjarova

Green turtle from Sauwandarek
Barathieu Gabriel

The Fly
Serge Melesan

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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.