An early 19th century engraved gourd decorated with Christ on the Cross, Holy Symbols, animals and medallions -- 7in. high; a coconut cup with white metal rim; a carved coconut shell; a tapering horn beaker with white metal escutcheon; a horn scoop; a copper and white metal mounted horn; and a mother of pearl spoon. (7) | Christie's

Sale 4787

Decorative Objects

London, South Kensington

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7 October 1992

Browse Sale

Lot 59

An early 19th century engraved gourd decorated with Christ on the Cross, Holy Symbols, animals and medallions -- 7in. high; a coconut cup with white metal rim; a carved coconut shell; a tapering horn beaker with white metal escutcheon; a horn scoop; a copper and white metal mounted horn; and a mother of pearl spoon. (7)

Price realised

GBP 220

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 300

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An early 19th century engraved gourd decorated with Christ on the Cross, Holy Symbols, animals and medallions -- 7in. high; a coconut cup with white metal rim; a carved coconut shell; a tapering horn beaker with white metal escutcheon; a horn scoop; a copper and white metal mounted horn; and a mother of pearl spoon. (7)
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