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Unusual Early 19th Century Mariners Coconut Shell Drinking Vessel
Abersoch Antiques
for sale €228     $248
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Unusual Early 19th Century Mariners Coconut Shell Drinking Vessel

18th century
Description

A relief carved coconut drinking vessel of primitive form, carved of three pieces , lovely dark polished patination, fixed with brass inset screw.in original untouched condition. Pieces like this were sometimes brought back by mariners as functional novelty gifts after travelling on voyages overseas .bought privately.

Dimensions:

14cm tall

10cm wide

10cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Coconut Drinking Vessel to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA593376
Dealers Internal Reference
COCONUT VESSEL
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Description
A relief carved coconut drinking vessel of primitive form, carved of three pieces , lovely dark polished patination, fixed with brass inset screw.in original untouched condition.
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Pieces like this were sometimes brought back by mariners as functional novelty gifts after travelling on voyages overseas.
Abersoch Antiques

.bought privately.

Dimensions:

14cm tall

10cm wide

10cm deep

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Coconut Drinking Vessel to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA593376
Dealers Internal Ref
COCONUT VESSEL
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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A dark brown polished coconut shell drinking vessel featuring a central raised ridge seam and a domed circular base.
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Archive I A dark brown polished coconut shell drinking vessel featuring a central raised ridge seam and a domed circular base.

UNUSUAL EARLY 19TH CENTURY MARINERS COCONUT SHELL DRINKING VESSEL

Archive II A dark brown polished coconut shell drinking vessel featuring a central raised ridge seam and a domed circular base. View II
Archive III A dark brown polished coconut shell drinking vessel featuring a central raised ridge seam and a domed circular base. View III
Archive IV A dark brown polished coconut shell drinking vessel featuring a central raised ridge seam and a domed circular base. View IV
Archive V A dark brown polished coconut shell drinking vessel featuring a central raised ridge seam and a domed circular base. View V
Archive VI A dark brown polished coconut shell drinking vessel featuring a central raised ridge seam and a domed circular base. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown polished coconut shell drinking vessel featuring a central raised ridge seam and a domed circular base. View VII
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Abersoch Antiques

Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 195
Items Sold 42
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2010
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Location: 10 Penlan Street, Pwllheli, North Wales, LL53 5DH, United Kingdom,
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
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A dark brown polished coconut shell drinking vessel featuring a central raised ridge seam and a domed circular base.
UNUSUAL EARLY 19TH CENTURY MARINERS COCONUT SHELL DRINKING VESSEL
Ref: SA593376
A dark brown polished coconut shell drinking vessel featuring a central raised ridge seam and a domed circular base.
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FAQs

A mariners coconut shell drinking vessel is a carved or turned goblet made from a coconut shell, historically created by sailors or crafted as souvenirs during maritime trade voyages in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These vessels were created by drying, hollow stem removal, and polishing the exterior shell of a coconut, often mounting the main bowl onto a turned wood or coconut shell base using a small central peg or joining ring.

Authentic period pieces display hand-turned construction marks, age-related patination, subtle shrinkage or natural vertical grain lines, and signs of manual polishing rather than modern lacquered finishes.

Small natural history curios and maritime objects function well as accents on bookshelves, styled within glass display cabinets, or grouped alongside antique leather-bound books on a desk.

Keep organic materials away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent cracking; clean gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the surface.
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