Shell Flask
Naïve Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask Carved as a Fish
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A naïve coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask carved as a fish with an open mouth surrounded by
Category
Antique Early 1800s Decorative Baskets
Materials
Coconut
A sailor’s carved coconut Bugbear powder flask
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
for a chain. English, circa 1820.
“Bugbear” coconut shell powder flasks, were reputedly carved by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Coconut
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Antique Moroccan Flask - Etched Silver, Copper, Brass with Gemstone Necklace
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique flask was sourced in the southern Morocco desert town of Zagora. Passed down through
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Copper
H 41.5 in W 7.75 in D 1.25 in
Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask with Silver Mounts
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A superb coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask with silver mounts and carrying chain (France, circa
Category
Antique 1790s French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Coconut
Superb Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask with Silver Mounts
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A superb coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask with silver mounts and carrying chain (France, circa
Category
Antique 1790s French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Coconut
Naïve Rounded Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask with Silver Mounts
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A naïve rounded coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask with silver mounts, carved with a native face
Category
Antique Early 1800s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
French Bugbear Coconut Flask
Located in New Orleans, LA
of a soldier feeding his dog on the other, this coconut shell "bugbear" flask would have been used by
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Coconut
Naïve Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A naïve coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask with a pierced face at the end and four ovals showing
Category
Antique Early 1800s Nautical Objects
Materials
Coconut
Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask with Silver Mounts
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask with silver mounts, the top finely carved with a
Category
Antique Early 1800s Nautical Objects
Materials
Coconut
Rounded Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask with a Bone Plug
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rounded coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask with a bone plug and handles, carved with a 3-masted
Category
Antique 1830s Nautical Objects
Materials
Coconut
Big Indian Shell and Mother of Pearl Gun Powder Flask
Located in Fossano, IT
A big presentation Indian gun powder flask. Turban shell and wood body covered with mother of
Category
Early 20th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Vampire Kit
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A 19th century vampire hunting kit, which includes: a crucifix, pistol with gunpowder flask and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Steel
René Lalique "Escargot" Blue Stained Glass Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Incised signature.
Round flask shaped snail shell form and decoration; snail shell motif and form
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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Shell Flask For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shell flask for your home. Frequently made of wood, coconut and metal, every shell flask was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell flask — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A shell flask, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made shell flask has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by James Dixon & Sons and Tom Eckersley are consistently popular.
How Much is a Shell Flask?
The average selling price for a shell flask at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $359 on the low end and $16,926 for the highest priced.