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Large Bronze & Coconut Table Vesta, C.1880
Harrington Antiques
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Large Bronze & Coconut Table Vesta, C.1880

19th century
Description

A highly unusual late 19th century bronze and coconut table vesta of large proportions, c.1880. Originally likely a country house smoking companion but now fully functional as a table vesta for toothpicks, candle matches, small cutlery etc.

The tree form bronze branch top fans out above three hollowed out and lined coconuts nestled amongst bronze branches, all of which descend into thicker root-like structures with a bronze match striker to the fore.

The whole piece remains in a very good condition throughout.

A fantastic object.

Dimensions:-

Height: 20cm

Width: 22cm

Depth: 21.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Bronze Coconut Table Vesta to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178075
Dealers Internal Reference
7832
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Description
A highly unusual late 19th century bronze and coconut table vesta of large proportions, c.1880.
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Originally likely a country house smoking companion but now fully functional as a table vesta for toothpicks, candle matches, small cutlery etc.
Harrington Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian bronze and coconut shell table vesta featuring three carved coconut vessels supported by cast metal branch mounts.
fig 1. Large Bronze & Coconut Table Vesta, C.1880

The tree form bronze branch top fans out above three hollowed out and lined coconuts nestled amongst bronze branches, all of which descend into thicker root-like structures with a bronze match striker to the fore.

fig 2. A Victorian bronze and coconut shell table vesta featuring three carved coconut vessels supported by cast metal branch mounts.
fig 2. Large Bronze & Coconut Table Vesta, C.1880

The whole piece remains in a very good condition throughout.

A fantastic object.

Dimensions:-

Height: 20cm

Width: 22cm

Depth: 21.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Bronze Coconut Table Vesta to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178075
Dealers Internal Ref
7832
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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Archive I A Victorian bronze and coconut shell table vesta featuring three carved coconut vessels supported by cast metal branch mounts.

Large Bronze & Coconut Table Vesta, c.1880

Archive II A Victorian bronze and coconut shell table vesta featuring three carved coconut vessels supported by cast metal branch mounts. View II
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Archive XIV A Victorian bronze and coconut shell table vesta featuring three carved coconut vessels supported by cast metal branch mounts. View XIV
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A Victorian bronze and coconut shell table vesta featuring three carved coconut vessels supported by cast metal branch mounts.
Large Bronze & Coconut Table Vesta, c.1880
Ref: SA1178075
A Victorian bronze and coconut shell table vesta featuring three carved coconut vessels supported by cast metal branch mounts.
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FAQs

Popular during the late nineteenth century, table vestas were functional desktop or smoking room accessories designed to store friction matches and typically featured an integrated serrated striker surface.

Craftspeople combined cast metals such as bronze, brass, or sterling silver with organic natural materials including carved coconut shells, polished horn, or sea shells.

Authentic period pieces feature natural patination across metal components, cast bronze branch or foliage detailing, hand-shaped shell elements, and a integrated strike plate.

Position this object on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside leather-bound books and brass objects to introduce texture and historic character.

Dust surfaces gently using a soft dry cloth and avoid liquid cleaners or moisture, which can degrade the organic coconut shell and strip historical bronze patination.
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