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Victorian Carved Coquilla Nut Pomander
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Victorian Carved Coquilla Nut Pomander

19th century
Description

A beautiful carved coquilla nut pomander, modelled as an egg, dating from the 19th Century. It is made in two halves with a threaded join and is ornately carved all over with holes to allow the fragrance out.

It is good quality and a very well made piece. It is in good condition for its age with no major damages. There are some minor surface marks and a small shrinkage split but nothing detrimental and it has a lovely patina.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Coquilla Nut Pomander to the Victorian era.

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SA1204329
Description
A beautiful carved coquilla nut pomander, modelled as an egg, dating from the 19th Century.
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It is made in two halves with a threaded join and is ornately carved all over with holes to allow the fragrance out.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. An egg-shaped Victorian pomander carved from warm brown coquilla nut with geometric circular pierced patterns.
fig 1. Victorian Carved Coquilla Nut Pomander

It is good quality and a very well made piece. It is in good condition for its age with no major damages. There are some minor surface marks and a small shrinkage split but nothing detrimental and it has a lovely patina.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Coquilla Nut Pomander to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204329
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An egg-shaped Victorian pomander carved from warm brown coquilla nut with geometric circular pierced patterns.

Victorian Carved Coquilla Nut Pomander

Archive II An egg-shaped Victorian pomander carved from warm brown coquilla nut with geometric circular pierced patterns. View II
Archive III An egg-shaped Victorian pomander carved from warm brown coquilla nut with geometric circular pierced patterns. View III
Archive IV An egg-shaped Victorian pomander carved from warm brown coquilla nut with geometric circular pierced patterns. View IV
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Archive VI An egg-shaped Victorian pomander carved from warm brown coquilla nut with geometric circular pierced patterns. View VI
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Archive VIII An egg-shaped Victorian pomander carved from warm brown coquilla nut with geometric circular pierced patterns. View VIII
Archive IX An egg-shaped Victorian pomander carved from warm brown coquilla nut with geometric circular pierced patterns. View IX
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TQ13 7QJ
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An egg-shaped Victorian pomander carved from warm brown coquilla nut with geometric circular pierced patterns.
Victorian Carved Coquilla Nut Pomander
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An egg-shaped Victorian pomander carved from warm brown coquilla nut with geometric circular pierced patterns.
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FAQs

A coquilla nut pomander is a small perforated vessel carved from the dense shell of the South American palm nut, historically filled with aromatic herbs or spices to diffuse fragrance during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Artisans utilised lathe-turning and hand-carving techniques on the hard, oily palm nut shells, creating detailed pierced lattice patterns and threaded openings suitable for small containers.

Authentic pieces feature a deep rich brown patina, end-grain patterns similar to vegetable ivory, precise hand-carved relief work, and natural minor variations in density across the shell.

Small decorative objects such as carved pomanders are ideally displayed under glass display domes, placed within curio cabinets, or arranged atop stacked books on a shelf.

Keep coquilla nut carvings in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity shifts, dusting gently with a dry microfibre brush.
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