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20th Century English Made Coco De Mer Nut Mounted Box c.1900
About the Item
A stunning coco de mer nut adorned with silver-plated mounts, showcasing two hinged compartments that gracefully open to reveal storage compartments. This exquisite piece, dating back to the latter part of the 19th century, stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of its era. The marriage of the rare coco de mer nut and the intricately detailed silver-plated mounts creates a harmonious blend of natural beauty and refined elegance, making it a captivating collector's item and a timeless artefact that speaks to the artistic sensibilities of the late 19th century.
The coco de mer nut (scientific name: Lodoicea) is a very rare seed native to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, its suggestive form leading to all sorts of legendary fables. Many were collected by seafarers and gifted to royalty and noblemen who saw them symbols of fertility and embellished them with jewels and precious metals.
Until the source of the nut was discovered in 1768, it was believed to grow on a mythical tree at the bottom of the sea because it was once believed to be a sea-bean or drift seed, a seed evolved to be dispersed by the sea. However, it is now known that the viable nut is too dense to float, and only rotted out nuts can be found on the sea surface, thus explaining why the trees are limited in range to just two islands.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 36cm
Width: 27cm
Depth: 17cm
- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In Great Condition - Please refer to photographs.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
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