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Bugbear Coconut Tea Caddy on Silver Dolphin Base

$3,250
£2,472.50
€2,891.11
CA$4,545.27
A$5,106.09
CHF 2,717.40
MX$63,138.82
NOK 33,111.89
SEK 32,014.44
DKK 21,565.01
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About the Item

A Bugbear coconut tea caddy mounted on a silver dolphin base. Bugbear coconuts were carved by sailors on long voyages in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition with wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6652232358762

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