ANTIQUE 18/19 C SCRIMSHAW TREEN CARVED COCONUT & SILVER

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THIS ITEM WILL BE POSTED FROM LONDON, UK. MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE 18/19 C SCRIMSHAW CARVED COCONUT & SILVER FLASK I have a good number of interesting antiques for sale this week including a superb Norwegian burr birch lidded box / salt; a fine Fijian / Tongan pole club; and a rare Scottish fruitwood snuff box so please have a look at my other auctions. This auction is for the finest carved coconut flask I have seen. The work of a sailor or prisoner it dates to the late 18th or early 19th Century and is in wonderful condition. Almost certainly of French origin it is carved in typical 'empire' fashion with military symbols, swags and weapons of war in three cartouches around the body with a typical bugbear face. The eyes are inlaid with small turqouise beads and the whole piece has been mounted in solid silver (and it is remarkable that this is all t as usually this is almost always missing). This is a magnificent example of coconut carving offered at a very very low starting price and with no reserve so good luck with the bidding. Please read down the entire listing for Dimensions, Condition, Postage & Payment Details - most of the information you will need is on this page but please get in touch if you don't find what you are looking for. Condition & Dimensions Excellent condition. No damage. It measures about 5.5" / 14cms long. Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today! More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. Postage & Packing For your peace of mind and mine items will be sent fully insured unless otherwise requested. I will be posting from WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER to TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER so payment must be received by MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER. PLEASE be a little patient with the post, it is close to Christmas and things can take a little longer to arrive - I will get them posted asap and I do pack carefully! UK: 1st Class Recorded Delivery (insured to £36): $5.86 USD. UK: Special Delivery: $9.68 USD. Europe: $12.10 USD. - Royal Mail Signed For Airmail (£36 insurance).To insure this item over £36 please add on $3.52 extra insurance. U.S. and Rest Of World: $15.15 USD. - Royal Mail Signed For Airmail (£36 insurance). To insure this item over £36 please add on $3.52 extra insurance. W possible I will of course combine shipping for multiple purchases (however if, for example, you win a walking stick and a box of some description this wouldn't be very practical!). Please enquire with postage queries, requirements or any other questions you may have prior to bidding. Payment Details (Important: Please Read) UK: I prefer PayPal. I also accept cheques, postal orders and money orders. If paying by cheque I will use an exchange rate on the day of the auction end and invoice you with the Sterling total. Rest Of The World: Please note that I accept payment via PayPal only unless you are a holder of a UK Sterling bank account. If you intend to pay by any other means PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING. In the event of a recorded/traceable and insured item going missing in the post I will do everything in my power (provide proof of postage and evidence of value, etc.) to assist in obtaining a full refund from the postal service involved however I am afraid that I will not be held directly responsible for the loss. Finally, thank you for taking a look at my auction and please have a look at the other antiques I am auctioning this week including a fine Samoan Kava bowl; a good 19th Century Fijian or Tongan pole club; a very rare fruitwood Scottish snuff box / mull and a stunning silver inlaid bronze box from the P... read more

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