Broiled Oysters with Celery Cream and Virginia Ham

Name: Broiled Oysters with Celery Cream and Virginia Ham
Ingredients: 36 Atlantic oysters, preferably Chinquoteague, or any medium large, fresh variety; 8 ounces heavy cream, plus 4 ounces; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and coarsely chopped; 2 lemons, zested and juiced; 3 stalks celery, finely diced; 2 to 3 ounces Virginia ham, diced finely; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large celery root, peeled and diced and kept in acidulated water; 2 ounces unsalted butter; Sea Salt