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A 19th century coconut shell bugbear flask, finely carved an...

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£300 - £500

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A 19th century coconut shell bugbear flask, finely carved and engraved with Renaissance style Archadian studies and figures, engraved hinged silver lid, hallmarks London 1866, by Thomas Smily, length 14cm

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Good condition, 1 small hole near the base, no other splits or repairs

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Auction Date: 18th Jun 2026 at 1pm

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Thu 18th Jun 2026 1pm (Lots 251 to 472)

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