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Carved Coquilla Nut Scent Bottle Cieca 1830
C S Moreton
for sale €181     $197
£155
C S Moreton

C S Moreton

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Carved Coquilla Nut Scent Bottle Cieca 1830

18th century
For Sale by C S Moreton
Description

Wonderful quality late Georgian beautifully carved coquilla nut flat oval scent bottle decorated with urns and having snake side handles.Bone screw top and base decoration. All in superb mint un-touched original condition. Wonderful honey colour with lovely waxed patina. Would make a great pendant with silver chain through the handles. FRESH ON MARKET STRAIGHT FROM SCOTTISH MANSION HOUSE.

Size; 2.75" long, 1.5" wide, 0.75" deep.

Postage cost in U.K. ***FREE***

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

C S Moreton has dated this Carved Coquilla Nut Scent Bottle to the Georgian era.

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SA1218861
Dealers Notes

Dealer in hand picked Georgian and earlier furniture, ceramics, metalware and silver. Also stocked 19th. Scottish paintings and oriental rugs. Business founded in 1854 in Portsmouth, now run by myself the fourth generation near Perth in Scotland. Shop closed now due to retirement

Description
Wonderful quality late Georgian beautifully carved coquilla nut flat oval scent bottle decorated with urns and having snake side handles.Bone screw top and base decoration. All in superb mint un-touched original condition. Wonderful honey colour with lovely waxed patina. Would make a great pendant with silver chain through the handles. FRESH ON MARKET STRAIGHT FROM SCOTTISH MANSION HOUSE.

Size; 2.75" long, 1.5" wide, 0.75" deep.

Postage cost in U.K. ***FREE***

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

C S Moreton has dated this Carved Coquilla Nut Scent Bottle to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218861
C S Moreton
C S Moreton
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Inchmartine house, the home of georgian antiques in scotland.

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An oval carved coquilla nut scent bottle with a floral basket motif in relief and turned bone fittings at either end.
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Archive I An oval carved coquilla nut scent bottle with a floral basket motif in relief and turned bone fittings at either end.

Carved coquilla nut scent bottle cieca 1830

Archive II An oval carved coquilla nut scent bottle with a floral basket motif in relief and turned bone fittings at either end. View II
Archive III An oval carved coquilla nut scent bottle with a floral basket motif in relief and turned bone fittings at either end. View III
Archive IV An oval carved coquilla nut scent bottle with a floral basket motif in relief and turned bone fittings at either end. View IV
Archive V An oval carved coquilla nut scent bottle with a floral basket motif in relief and turned bone fittings at either end. View V
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C S Moreton

C S Moreton
Telephone 07598 146915
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Inchture
Perthshire
Scotland
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Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 65
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C S Moreton
C S Moreton
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Location: Inchture, Perthshire, Scotland
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An oval carved coquilla nut scent bottle with a floral basket motif in relief and turned bone fittings at either end.
Carved coquilla nut scent bottle cieca 1830
Ref: SA1218861
An oval carved coquilla nut scent bottle with a floral basket motif in relief and turned bone fittings at either end.
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FAQs

A coquilla nut scent bottle is a small container designed to hold liquid perfume, oils, or smelling salts, crafted from the hard, dense seed shell of the South American Attalea funifera palm. Popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, these items were highly favoured by carvers due to the shells close grain and ability to take fine relief details.

Coquilla nut objects are fashioned primarily from the dried palm seed shell, which resembles dark timber or polished palm wood. They are frequently fitted with turned bone, ivory, or silver stoppers, threaded collars, and base plugs to seal the vessel tightly.

Authentic 19th-century coquilla nut carvings feature deep, hand-cut relief work, subtle variations in natural grain, and a smooth patina developed over time. Genuine pieces often display faint growth lines, micro-pitting typical of the palm nut, and hand-turned threading on the fittings.

Small carved curiosities function well when displayed inside glass cloches, placed atop decorative trays, or arranged within a glass-fronted cabinet of curiosities. Grouping them alongside period books and leather-bound items highlights their texture and detailed craftsmanship.

Coquilla nut items should be kept in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources, which can cause cracking. Dust softly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaners or water.
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