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George III Antique Scottish Silver Coconut Goblet, Edinburgh 1795
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George III Antique Scottish Silver Coconut Goblet, Edinburgh 1795

18th century
Sold 31 August 2026 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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A stunning antique Scottish carved coconut cup or goblet. Made in Edinburgh by William Robertson in 1795. Robertson was a prominent Scottish silversmith based in Edinburgh between 1789 and 1805, many of his pieces are in the National Museum of Scotland. This cup is in excellent condition with no repairs, the coconut is intricately carved. The silver base has a full set of hallmarks and the interior is silver lined. A wonderfully made piece of very collectable Scottish silver.

Weight; 355 grams or 11.5 ozst

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Coconut Goblet to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1217390
Dealers Internal Reference
7861-525
Description
A stunning antique Scottish carved coconut cup or goblet. Made in Edinburgh by William Robertson in 1795.
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Robertson was a prominent Scottish silversmith based in Edinburgh between 1789 and 1805, many of his pieces are in the National Museum of Scotland.
Highland Antiques Ltd

This cup is in excellent condition with no repairs, the coconut is intricately carved. The silver base has a full set of hallmarks and the interior is silver lined. A wonderfully made piece of very collectable Scottish silver.

Weight; 355 grams or 11.5 ozst

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Coconut Goblet to the Georgian era.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217390
Dealers Internal Ref
7861-525
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base. SOLD31 AUG 26
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Archive I An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base. SOLD31 AUG 26

George III Antique Scottish Silver Coconut Goblet, Edinburgh 1795

Archive II An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base. View VIII
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Highland Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07809 301264
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Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2023
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An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base.
George III antique Scottish silver coconut goblet, Edinburgh 1795
Ref: SA1217390
An eighteenth-century carved coconut shell goblet featuring intricate geometric starburst patterns, a silver rim, stem, and hallmarked circular base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGoblets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Coconut Shell
  • ColourSilver, Dark Brown
  • MotifsCarved starburst geometric pattern, Polished silver rim, Pedestal stem, Stamped silver hallmarks
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A silver-mounted coconut goblet is a drinking or display vessel crafted using a polished or carved coconut shell for the bowl, fitted with silver mounts including a rim, stem, and pedestal base. These items became popular decorative novelties in Europe from the late medieval period through the eighteenth century.

These vessels combine an organic coconut shell with sterling silver mounts. The coconut shell was often carved with relief patterns or geometric designs, while silversmiths provided a hallmarked silver rim liner, stem, and circular foot.

Authentic pieces feature official hallmarks stamped into the silver mounts, typically along the outer foot rim or bowl rim. Scottish pieces produced in Edinburgh bear specific town marks, maker marks, date letters, and the sovereigns head mark denoting duty paid during the reign of King George III.

An antique coconut goblet works well as a decorative accent on a sideboard, desk, or open bookshelf. Pairing organic carved textures with dark woods or glassware creates a refined focal point within modern or traditional interiors.

Keep the vessel in a climate-controlled environment to prevent the coconut shell from drying out or cracking. Polishing cloth should be used carefully on the silver mounts, avoiding harsh chemicals or liquid dips that could damage the organic shell material.
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