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Item:386867341201Interesting Antique Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Coconut Bowl. This is an interesting bowl. I am pretty certain it is formed from a small coconut We are very familiar with the coconut today, but you can imagine that in the 16th century, very few people in Europe had ever seen one. It was believed that the shell acted as a natural defence against toxins. Only the very wealthy were able to afford coconuts, and they used the shell to form a drinking vessel, and often, to preserve them, would line them with silver. There are no identifying marks on the silver, so I can only speculate, so I have two theories: 1: That this is a very early example, maybe much earlier than the late 18th century I have suggested, maybe 17th century. These cups most commonly have a silver rim only, but the fact this example is fully lined suggests it could date from a time when the value of the nut merited the addition of more silver, and when the official hallmarking system was less established. 2: That it is actually a late 19th century example, and was crafted on the Indian subcontinent, hence the absence of any hallmarking. Either way, I think the bun feet are a later addition, or maybe replacements of original silver feet. The bowl is 4.7 cm tall, 5.6 cm in diameter, and weighs 41 g. Fair antique condition, a few light marks to the bowl, the silver lining is very rough internally, and with a few light scratches, small dings and tarnish around the rim. I have an inclination that the three feet are a later addition.
Condition:Fair antique condition, a few light marks to the bowl, the silver lining is very rough internally, and with a few light scratches, small dings and tarnish around the rim. I have an inclination that the three feet are a later addition.
Brand:Unbranded
Antique:Yes
Pattern:Coconut
Composition:Solid Silver
Style:Antique
Product:Bowls
Material:Solid Silver
Unit Quantity:1
Age:1800-1849
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