Description: Antique Georgian British Colonial Folk Art Carved Sailor’s Coconut Cup, neptune. Incredible finely detailed hand carved Sailor’s folk Art coconut shell cup. British colonial symbols include a stylized lion with bold mane, and a ships figurehead. One side features Neptune god of the sea in a horse drawn chariot by a castle. Opposite him on the other side is his wife Salacia goddess of the salted seas, playing a harp, also in a chariot. Winged cherubic putti are carved throughout. Has its original sterling silver band (although it’s loose and has a repair) these were carved by sailors to be used as drinking vessels and were worn on belts or around the neck. 5.75” by 3.5” by 1.75” this piece came out of a New England maritime folk art collection. The detail is astounding. It’s a museum quality piece of folk art. Please email any questions prior to bidding. Photos are part of the description so please review carefully
Price: 1499.99 USD
Location: Blaine, Washington
End Time: 2024-08-23T18:29:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Coconut
Type: Carving
