Coco de Mer Nut Marble the piece hails from Italy

the piece hails from Italy

prized for both their aesthetic and historical value

linking it to a tradition celebrated by both collectors and connoisseurs of antique mirrors

circa 1950

retains a vibrant patina and superb gilding

Coco de Mer Nut Marble the piece hails from ItalyThis particular Coco de Mer nut is an exemplary specimen, near perfect in its form. Seychelles, circa 1900 Height: 29 cms (11. 5 ins) Width: 30 cms (11. 7 ins) Depth: 16 cms (6. 3 ins) The Coco de Mer, a rare species of palm native to the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is a natural wonder. Its nut and tree are endemic to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse, where they have become the subject of various legends and lore. Before the