ST PETERSBURG LATE 19th CENTURYA stunning
object of curiosity made from a coconut mounted in silver and colored stones depicting a diabolical character. It rests on three silver legs ending with forked feet. The nut opens with a hinge in the middle part revealing a velvet lining (missing and worn), it has an external lock (key is missing). The silver eyes, ears and mouth are enhanced with coloured stones: red, green and blue. 
Goldsmith: punch AC not listedGross weight:
567 g - height: 8.2 cm
Live Thursday 3 December 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 187

ST PETERSBURG LATE 19th CENTURYA stunning object of curiosity made from a coconut mounted in silver and colored stones depicting a diabolical character. It rests on three silver legs ending with forked feet. The nut opens with a hinge in the middle part revealing a velvet lining (missing and worn), it has an external lock (key is missing). The silver eyes, ears and mouth are enhanced with coloured stones: red, green and blue. Goldsmith: punch AC not listedGross weight: 567 g - height: 8.2 cm

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
ST PETERSBURG LATE 19th CENTURYA stunning object of curiosity made from a coconut mounted in silver and colored stones depicting a diabolical character. It rests on three silver legs ending with forked feet. The nut opens with a hinge in the middle part revealing a velvet lining (missing and worn), it has an external lock (key is missing). The silver eyes, ears and mouth are enhanced with coloured stones: red, green and blue. Goldsmith: punch AC not listedGross weight: 567 g - height: 8.2 cm
Sale Thursday 3 December 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris