PECTEN SITE
Collection Arne Ghys
Pecten shells or scallops have often been used in ornaments, postcards, stamps and so much more. Below you find some examples of this. I would like to thank dr. Cécile Hoskens for providing the pictures and information.
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old postcard from the Belgian coast city Blankenberge from 1907 |
recent postcard from Etretat, France |
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parking ticket from Knokke-Heist, Belgium |
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serie of 4 telephone cards |
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ashtray |
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magnet with the symbol of contrade el Nicchio from Sienna, Italy |
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pin from Shell Company |
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playing cards |
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Casino coin from Nevada, US |
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ornament in porcelain |
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And to finish the countless stamps with shells as a subject |
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towel from the Philippines |