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19th Century Carved Bug Bear Coconut Flask
Shackladys Antiques
for sale €930     $1,010
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19th Century Carved Bug Bear Coconut Flask

19th century
Description

19th Century carved Bug Bear coconut flask, having relief carved all over with portrait of a sailor and Naval crest with crossed cannons.

Dimensions

Height 5.5 Inches

Width 4 Inches

Depth 4 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Carved Coconut Bugbear Flask to the 19th Century.

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SA1060513
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Description
19th Century carved Bug Bear coconut flask, having relief carved all over with portrait of a sailor and Naval crest with crossed cannons.

Dimensions

Height 5.5 Inches

Width 4 Inches

Depth 4 Inches

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Carved Coconut Bugbear Flask to the 19th Century.

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SA1060513
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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A 19th-century dark brown carved coconut flask featuring relief crests, an anchor motif, a metal neck with cork stopper, and suspension rope.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark brown carved coconut flask featuring relief crests, an anchor motif, a metal neck with cork stopper, and suspension rope.

19th Century Carved Bug Bear Coconut Flask

Archive II A 19th-century dark brown carved coconut flask featuring relief crests, an anchor motif, a metal neck with cork stopper, and suspension rope. View II
Archive III A 19th-century dark brown carved coconut flask featuring relief crests, an anchor motif, a metal neck with cork stopper, and suspension rope. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century dark brown carved coconut flask featuring relief crests, an anchor motif, a metal neck with cork stopper, and suspension rope. View IV
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Shackladys Antiques

Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 750
Items Sold 3,499
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
Verified
Jan 2010
For Sale
750
Sold
3,499
A 19th-century dark brown carved coconut flask featuring relief crests, an anchor motif, a metal neck with cork stopper, and suspension rope.
19th Century Carved Bug Bear Coconut Flask
Ref: SA1060513
A 19th-century dark brown carved coconut flask featuring relief crests, an anchor motif, a metal neck with cork stopper, and suspension rope.
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FAQs

A bugbear flask is a decorative or utilitarian vessel made from a hollowed coconut shell, traditionally carved by sailors or soldiers during the late 18th and 19th centuries. The natural features at the top of the coconut shell were frequently transformed into stylized face carvings, known as bugbears, alongside heraldic or nautical motifs.

These flasks were constructed using polished coconut shells combined with hand-carved relief details. Spouts and mounts were typically fashioned from white metal, silver, lead, or pewter, and fitted with cork stoppers and metal suspension rings for attachment.

Authentic period pieces exhibit smooth, age-darkened patination across the coconut shell, hand-tool markings within the relief carving, and natural age lines. Metal fittings generally display honest surface wear, oxidisation, and secure integration with the shell wall.

These items are commonly displayed within glass-fronted cabinets of curiosities, arranged on dark wood shelving, or mounted on custom metal stands. They serve as tactile accents alongside historic maps, antique books, and brass scientific instruments.

Maintain the shell in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and central heating sources to prevent cracking. Clean delicately using a dry, soft brush and apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the organic surface.
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