Extremely Rare George II Coconut Cup and Cover Made in Dublin, circa 1740

The serving slice is modelled in the rare "Ore" pattern and the handle is engraved with prick dot borders and a flower head, where it is attached to the main blade. The centre of the...

The teaspoons are of a most unusual design and are modeled in the Hanoverian style. The shaped stems display a raised bearded male mask surrounded by Rococo shell and scroll details. The reverse of the stem displays foliate designs and a vacant Rococo scroll cartouche. The reverse of the bowl displays a raised shell and scroll back and the stems are marked with the maker's mark and sterling mark. The spoons are in quite excellent condition. A very rare set of George II spoons...

This intriguing sterling silver cup features the shell of a coconut mounted into exquisite silver. A sublime example of elegant Georgian design, the cup features delicate scalloped edging as its singular motif. It is extraordinary to find such a beautiful example of this lost art, exhibiting a rare combination of classical beauty and exotic charm. The use of rare and exotic materials such as the coconut became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages, when it was believed that these unique materials from distant lands possessed mystical powers. It was held that they could detect, and even deter, the effects of poison and as such were employed as drinking vessels, often mounted with ornate embellishments of silver. As more trade routes opened up during the 16th century, materials such as the coconut became more widely available, though still only afforded to the wealthy minority in Europe and England. And, while they eventually lost their appeal for their magical powers, coconuts proved an ideal material for cups and pots and retained their popularity as such. Very similar silver-mounted coconut cups...

Very rare small Judaic cup from medieval period used for the Kiddush ceremony and also probably for circumcision. This chiseled bronze cup is decorated on its belt, with Hebrew characters. The back of the cup is decorated with the Star of David. The whole has a beautiful old patina. This object with certain oriental influences, probably comes from medieval Spain...