It was Courtauld who commissioned the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company to design the scallop-shell brooch in the early 20th century ... The moneyed American ladies husband-hunting in The Buccaneers ...
Scallops can be bought in or out of their shells. The two main varieties available in the UK are the larger king scallop and the tiny queen scallop. Look out for scallops that have been harvested ...