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Carved 19th Century Coconut Shell
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Carved 19th Century Coconut Shell

19th century
Sold 24 October 2026 · Jane Short Antiques
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A beautiful Indian carved coconut shell sitting on carved elephant supports.

It is all over very intricately decorated and in good condition. Possibly used as a tea caddy.

Circa 1880.

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Carved Coconut Shell Vessel to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1182989
Dealers Internal Reference
A2257
Description
A beautiful Indian carved coconut shell sitting on carved elephant supports.

It is all over very intricately decorated and in good condition. Possibly used as a tea caddy.

Circa 1880.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery .

Payment by bank transfer, Paypal or card via telephone

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Carved Coconut Shell Vessel to the 19th Century.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182989
Dealers Internal Ref
A2257
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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An intricately carved dark brown coconut shell vessel featuring relief figures and a bird-shaped lid handle, resting on carved legs. SOLD24 OCT 26
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Archive I An intricately carved dark brown coconut shell vessel featuring relief figures and a bird-shaped lid handle, resting on carved legs. SOLD24 OCT 26

Carved 19th Century Coconut Shell

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Archive IV An intricately carved dark brown coconut shell vessel featuring relief figures and a bird-shaped lid handle, resting on carved legs. View IV
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Long Melford
Suffolk
United Kingdom
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An intricately carved dark brown coconut shell vessel featuring relief figures and a bird-shaped lid handle, resting on carved legs.
Carved 19th Century Coconut Shell
Ref: SA1182989
An intricately carved dark brown coconut shell vessel featuring relief figures and a bird-shaped lid handle, resting on carved legs.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialCoconut shell, Hardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBird finial, Elephant feet, Relief carving, Floral motifs
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian decorative vessel takes the form of a spherical container fashioned from dark brown coconut shell and hardwood, finished with an all-over carved relief. The removable lid incorporates a stylized bird-shaped finial and concentric radiating fluting, surmounting a band of circular floral motifs. The body features deeply carved figurative panels depicting traditional figures amidst foliage under arched architectural framing, supported underneath by small carved elephant-form feet. Practical proportions measure 18 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. Such a compact lidded container suits display upon a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desktop within a gentleman's library or study setting, serving as an eye-catching decorative accent.

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During the 19th century, carved coconut shells were popular decorative items and souvenirs crafted across tropical regions, particularly in South Asia, and brought to Europe by merchant sailors.

Artisans utilised the dense outer shell of the coconut, carving low-relief patterns and figures using specialized chisels, often mounting the shell on carved hardwood bases or metal feet.

Authentic pieces exhibit visible hand-carving marks, natural dark patina from age, wear around contact points, and a micro-grained surface typical of natural coconut husk.

These compact carved objects serve as tactile accents when placed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or within a cabinet of curiosities.

Keep the item away from direct heat and fluctuating moisture levels, dusting lightly with a soft brush and applying clear microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the surface.
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