Finely Proportioned Coconut Goblet in 17th Century Taste

A large cut glass Regency Celery vase, Circa 1820. A large goblet-shaped celery vase cut with a diamond and peacock feather pattern. A large goblet-sha...

Bohemian historismus armorial footed beaker with applied prunts, finely painted coat of arms and rosettes in polychrome enamels, circa 1880, possibly Harrach glass...

A fine double "C" handled quart tulip export Pewter mug or tankard by Townsend & Compton, circa 1779-1806. Struck with makers (upside down) pseudo hallmarks, left of the handle and l...

Very fine Pewter Ecuelle or lidded porringer, 18th century, continental, possibly swiss or north eastern France. Profusely decorated lid with stylized fruits and flowers, scroll shap...

Nicely figured and beautifully turned yew wood goblet, the thinly walled vessel over balustrade turned step on shaped and turned foot, the whole turned fro...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique continental silver mounted coconut cup; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This impressive antique silver mounted coconut cup has a circular rounded form onto a circular pedestal foot. The antique coconut bowl is embellished with four exceptional carved cartouches, each depicting a swagged heraldic blazon, ship or entwining snake design. The decoration to the bowl incorporates geometric panels and cross hatching textures. The upper portion of this antique coconut cup...

A large goblet with funnel bowl, supported on a cigar shaped stem with domed and folded foot.

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...