The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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James Ayrey ( - fl. c. 1702)

Merchant Relationships: James Ayrey was a friend of James Petiver (c. 1665-Apr 1718)

 References in Documents:
Petiver, Gazophylacii Naturæ (1702-1706) A. 3. Byssus aureus DERBIENSIS humifusus. This elegant sort of Moss my Hearty Friend, Mr. James Ayrey, found in the Peak of Derby, in a Lane joyning to the Field where the marvellous Stones are, about two Miles from Eldenhole on the way from thence to Buxton-Wells.
Petiver, Gazophylacii Naturæ (1702-1706) 12. Sphondylus BARBADENSIS parvus, altè sulcatus. This my kind Friend Mr James Ayrey gave me, who had it from Barbadoes; it oft varies in its shape, the tips of its hinger are always brown.
Petiver, Gazophylacii Naturæ (1702-1706) TAB: XXXII
[Fig: figures of objects in Table 32]
To Mr JAMES AYREY, Merchant. This Table is humbly Dedicated by JAMES PETIVER, F. R. S.
Petiver, Gazophylacii Naturæ (1702-1706) 6. A large flattish Button-shell, with a deep Navel and callous Mouth, given me by Mr. Ayrey.
Petiver, Gazophylacii Naturæ (1702-1706)
[Fig: figures of objects in Table 82]
To Mr JAMES AYREY, Merchant, This Table is humbly Dedicated by JAMES PETIVER, F. R. S.