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Antique Coco De Mer Seed Pod
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Antique Coco De Mer Seed Pod

19th century
Description

The coco de mer palm produces the largest seed in the plant kingdom. The palm is found in only two of the 115 islands in the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It is known as an endemic species. The empty seed pods were discovered floating in the sea by seafarers. They had been swept away on tidal currents. Similarity to the female form made the fruits highly collectable.

A fine and large example, wonderfully tactile.

Praslin Islands. Seychelles 1851 - 1930

Height 32cm ( 12 1/2”)

width 28cm ( 11’ )

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Antique Coco De Mer to the 19th Century.

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SA1120629
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mm54
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Description
The coco de mer palm produces the largest seed in the plant kingdom. The palm is found in only two of the 115 islands in the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It is known as an endemic species. The empty seed pods were discovered floating in the sea by seafarers. They had been swept away on tidal currents. Similarity to the female form made the fruits highly collectable.

A fine and large example, wonderfully tactile.

Praslin Islands. Seychelles 1851 - 1930

Height 32cm ( 12 1/2”)

width 28cm ( 11’ )

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Antique Coco De Mer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120629
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mm54
Martin Murray Antiques
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A large dark brown Coco de Mer seed pod displaying a bilobed shape with deep fibrous vertical ridges.
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Archive I A large dark brown Coco de Mer seed pod displaying a bilobed shape with deep fibrous vertical ridges.

Antique Coco De Mer Seed Pod

Archive II A large dark brown Coco de Mer seed pod displaying a bilobed shape with deep fibrous vertical ridges. View II
Archive III A large dark brown Coco de Mer seed pod displaying a bilobed shape with deep fibrous vertical ridges. View III
Archive IV A large dark brown Coco de Mer seed pod displaying a bilobed shape with deep fibrous vertical ridges. View IV
Archive V A large dark brown Coco de Mer seed pod displaying a bilobed shape with deep fibrous vertical ridges. View V
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A large dark brown Coco de Mer seed pod displaying a bilobed shape with deep fibrous vertical ridges.
Antique Coco de mer seed pod
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A large dark brown Coco de Mer seed pod displaying a bilobed shape with deep fibrous vertical ridges.
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The Coco de Mer, produced by the Lodoicea maldivica palm endemic to the Seychelles, produces the largest and heaviest seed in the plant kingdom. Historically gathered as ocean drift items before the botanical source was located, these specimens became prized additions to European cabinets of curiosities from the sixteenth century onwards.

The seed consists of a dense, fibrous shell forming a characteristic bilobed shape reminiscent of a double coconut. When hollowed and dried, the exterior displays deep longitudinal ridges and a natural dark brown to polished black surface.

Authentic specimens display organic surface irregularities, natural growth seams, and a dense, fibrous texture that synthetic reproductions cannot replicate. Genuine historical examples often exhibit natural patina, subtle age cracking along the central seam, and hollowed interiors.

Designers frequently position a Coco de Mer as a standalone sculptural object on a dark wood sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or within open shelving. It functions effectively alongside leather-bound books, brass instruments, or modern minimalist ceramics to create visual interest.

To preserve the organic shell, store the item in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth or natural bristle brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaning agents.
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