Shell Collection (#93)

French mortar in action, Western Front, WW1
A French 370 mm mortar gun in action on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

French naval gun in action, Western Front, WW1
A French 138.6mm naval gun in action on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Basket Weave Construction Methods. " C" Shell Border Design Date: 1936

Artillery on display near Okehampton, Devon
Artillery on display, and used for training purposes, near Okehampton, Devon. Date: 1940s

Street scene outside Pratts garage, with people and cars

WW1 - Group of manual workers in a factory - Shrapnel
WW1 - A large group of female manual workers in a factory producing lead shrapnel for use in high explosive artillery shells. Date: circa 1915

Workman in a factory - lead works - ww1
A workman in a factory, having a break from his work. The factory produced lead shrapnel for us in artillery shells - WW1 era Date: circa 1915

WW1 - Manufacture of artillery shell shrapnel
A group of female manual workers in a factory, standing close to vats containing molten lead, using in the manufacturing of shrapnel for WW1 artillery shells. Date: circa 1915

Harbour scene with seagulls
A harbour scene with fishing boats and seagulls. A Shell-Mex BP vehicle is parked on the right

Shell of a building with parked vehicles
The metal shell of a building with parked vehicles and rubble

Wall pierced by shell
A man points to where a wall of the National Bank, 4 foot thick, has been pierced by a shell in Madras, India, during World War One. Date: C.1914

Bombarded by German war-ship 1914
On 16th December 1914, Scarborough was attacked by the Imperial German Navy, damage to a house in the Cresent, Scarborough. Date: 1914

English coast resort bombarded by German war-ship
On 16th December 1914, Scarborough was attacked by the Imperial German Navy, damage to a boarding-house on St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough. Date: 1914

Ruined buildings, WWI
Buildings in an unidentified location (Northern France or Belgium), badly damaged by shelling and fighting during the First World War. Date: circa 1921

German tank at the side of a road, WWI
A World War One German tank in a shallow ditch at the side of a road at the end of the war, with a car passing alongside. Date: circa early 1920s

German shell damaged Scarborough 1914
On 16th December 1914, Scarborough was attacked by the Imperial German Navy, shop in South Street, Scarborough where a man was killed in the street. Date: 1929

On the Somme Battlefield, with the French 1916
French artillerymen taking 240mm shells up to the firing guns. Date: 1916

Scarborough house wrecked 1914
On 16th December 1914, Scarborough was attacked by a shell from a German war-ship, a house in Lonsdale Road, Scarborough. Date: 1941

Scarborough shelled by Germans WWI
Photograph of Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby where on 16th December 1914, the town was attacked by the Imperial German Navy from the sea with 137 fatalities and 592 casualties. Date: 1914

How Lieutenant Colonel Forbes-Robertson Saved the Western Li
Forbes-Robertson won the Victoria Cross saved the defence line by making a rapid reconnaisance on horse-back in full view of the enemy under machine gun and close range shell fire

First World War Gas
The explosion of a gas shell, a terrifying bombardment. Date: circa 1916

High explosive shells ready for the final process at Creusot
After having passed through all the series of foundry operations at Creusot, from the initial stage, when as a rough ingot of steel, the metal is received at the factory

High explosives being manufactured at Creusot Works, France
Photograph showing shells being manufactured at the Creusot Works, the Krupp, France. Date: 1915

London Skyline 1963
Londons skyline, seen from the then new Shell Building on the South Bank. This view is looking eastwards, towards the City of London and St. Pauls Cathedral. Date: 1963

London Looking North
General view across the River Thames, from the the new Shell Building, looking northwards. The Art Deco Shell Mex building, Victoria Embankment, is centre left of the picture. Date: 1963

Celluloid Compact C. 1918
Celluloid compact with paste decoration, decorative clasp and tassels in a mock tortoise shell finish. Date: circa 1918

Sketches Butterfly Pen-holder Shell Snail Ring-holder
Artokoloro

Shell Hebrew Volute Voluta ebraea L ca 1646 Etching
Artokoloro

Bird shell center lintel frieze trophies surmounted
Artokoloro

Frieze Triton Mermaid holding up Shell Title page
Artokoloro

Plate 6 Thetis standing niche shell sea creature
Artokoloro

Design Plate Thetis Shell Medallion Bordered
Artokoloro

Design fountain seated nymph left triton holding
Artokoloro

Pendant Design Sea Monster Carrying Woman Shell Flanked
Artokoloro

Shield ca 1535 Bologna Italian Wood linen gesso
Artokoloro

Design Plate Neptune Shell Drawn Horses Medallion Bordered
Artokoloro

Two Women Sitting Shell 1615-42 Etching Sheet
Artokoloro

Design Two-Handled Urn Acanthus Shell Egg Tongue Motif
Artokoloro

View 3 / 4 Design Headpiece Decorated Shell Large Plume
Artokoloro

Pendant Design Winged Sea Monster Carrying Venus Anadyomene
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, triton family sea, mother, child, seated, back, half-man
Drawings and Prints, Print, A triton family in the sea, with a mother and child seated on the back of a half-man, half-sea monster with a child blowing on a conch shell on his shoulders, Artist

Life Camp Part 1 Shell Coming 1864 Color lithograph
Artokoloro

Title Plate Two Pendant Designs Neptune Standing
Artokoloro

Ornamental Design Bat Center 1550 Engraving Sheet
Artokoloro

Design Rear Coach Girl Pouring Water Shell 17th century
Artokoloro

Aqua Decorative Border Sea Creatures Series Circular Designs
Artokoloro

Visit of the Empire Parliamentary Association to the East Hecla Works of Hadfields Ltd. 1916
A group of interested workmen at Hadfields. Image from Empire Leaders in Sheffield - visit of the Empire Parliamentary Association to Hadfields, 1916. Sheffield City Archives reference: HAD/BOX 57

Dagger Sheath Venus Cupid Candelabrum Supported
Artokoloro

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.