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30 X 40cm Antique Coco De Mer
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30 X 40cm Antique Coco De Mer

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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The patina of ages shines beautifully off this nut of the sea. Originating in the Seychelles, these nuts drop into the ocean and float around the world. Fascinating and beautiful organic art with an undeniably erotic overtone..

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Coco De Mer to the 1920s.

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Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
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SA1174066
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The patina of ages shines beautifully off this nut of the sea. Originating in the Seychelles, these nuts drop into the ocean and float around the world. Fascinating and beautiful organic art with an undeniably erotic overtone..
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Coco De Mer to the 1920s.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1174066
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A dark brown double-lobed Coco de Mer seed featuring a polished organic finish and a defined central ridge. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown double-lobed Coco de Mer seed featuring a polished organic finish and a defined central ridge. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

30 X 40cm Antique Coco De Mer

Archive II A dark brown double-lobed Coco de Mer seed featuring a polished organic finish and a defined central ridge. View II
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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A dark brown double-lobed Coco de Mer seed featuring a polished organic finish and a defined central ridge.
30 x 40cm Antique Coco de Mer
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A dark brown double-lobed Coco de Mer seed featuring a polished organic finish and a defined central ridge.
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  • ObjectBotanical Specimens
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleCabinet of Curiosities
  • MaterialCoco de Mer Shell
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDouble-lobed form, Polished surface, Central ridge seam
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 30 cm (12 in)

This botanical specimen takes the form of a double-lobed coco de mer shell dating from 1920. Crafted in the cabinet of curiosities style, the piece displays a dark brown polished organic surface, a defined central ridge seam, and visible natural wood grain variations across its sculptural form. Measuring 40 cm high and 30 cm wide, the specimen is proportioned for placement on a sideboard top to suit a gentleman's library interior. The natural timber object rests securely on display surfaces, bringing an unusual organic shape and tactile presence to decorative collections. The polished finish catches ambient light while maintaining the raw visual texture of the historical botanical specimen.

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The Coco de Mer, or Lodoicea maldivica, is the worlds largest seed species native to the Seychelles, historically collected as prized Wunderkammer objects during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These botanical specimens consist of a thick, fibrous outer husk that hardens into a dense, woody shell, which is frequently hollowed and hand-polished for display.

Authentic historical specimens exhibit natural patination, dense polished surfaces, distinct growth seams, and structural wear consistent with organic aging rather than resin moulding.

A Coco de Mer serves as a dramatic sculptural centrepiece when placed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, complementing dark wood furniture and library settings.

Keep the organic shell in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and central heating sources, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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