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Rare 18th Century Coconut Bowl with Old Sheffield Plate Mounts
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Rare 18th Century Coconut Bowl with Old Sheffield Plate Mounts

18th century
Sold 5 November 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

This superb rare coconut bowl is mounted in Old Sheffield Plate. Bearing no makers marks but dating to the late 18th Century. The piece has a pair of movable handles and a pair of cartouches, one initialled and one blank. The coconut has been highly polished and has a beautiful coloration.

In good condition with slight signs of wear to the plating and the coconut is in good order for its age.

Weight approx 134g.

Measures approx 14.5cm x 11cm

Height approx 5.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this 18th Century Coconut Bowl to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1104097
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Description
This superb rare coconut bowl is mounted in Old Sheffield Plate. Bearing no makers marks but dating to the late 18th Century. The piece has a pair of movable handles and a pair of cartouches, one initialled and one blank. The coconut has been highly polished and has a beautiful coloration.
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In good condition with slight signs of wear to the plating and the coconut is in good order for its age.
David Pickett Antiques

Weight approx 134g.

Measures approx 14.5cm x 11cm

Height approx 5.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this 18th Century Coconut Bowl to the 18th Century.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1104097
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 18th Century Coconut Bowl with Old Sheffield Plate Mounts

Archive II An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View II
Archive III An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View III
Archive IV An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View IV
Archive V An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View V
Archive VI An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View VI
Archive VII An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View VII
Archive VIII An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View VIII
Archive IX An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View IX
Archive X An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View X
Archive XI An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View XI
Archive XII An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background. View XII
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David Pickett Antiques

David Pickett Antiques
Telephone 07908 951 895
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York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/davidpickettantiques
Verified Since Sep 2020
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Items Sold 551
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An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background.
Rare 18th Century Coconut Bowl with Old Sheffield Plate Mounts
Ref: SA1104097
An oval-shaped carved coconut shell bowl featuring polished Old Sheffield Plate rim and mount details against a plain background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCoconut Shell, Old Sheffield Plate
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSilver rim mount, Hinged side handle, Shield cartouche, Carved organic shell
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Keep the object away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and excessive moisture to protect the organic coconut shell and preserve the historic metal finish without harsh chemical polishes.

This type of historical object works well displayed as a standalone cabinet curiosity or placed on a stack of art books to introduce organic texture and historical narrative into a curated space.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved textures, natural irregularities in the coconut shell, and early metal fabrication techniques such as hand-soldered joints and Old Sheffield Plate characteristics.

These bowls typically feature carved coconut shell bodies paired with silver, pewter, or Old Sheffield Plate mounts, which involved fusing a thin layer of silver onto a copper base.

Coconut shells were frequently imported into Britain via global trade routes during the 17th and 18th centuries, where craftsmen carved them into drinking vessels and bowls, often enhancing them with precious metal mounts.
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