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Antique coco-de-mer brass hinged fertility box on painted mahogany stand.
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Antique coco-de-mer brass hinged fertility box on painted mahogany stand. 29cm high.
The coco-de-mer or sailors’ box, from the Seychelles Islands is the largest known seed in existence and was highly coveted by sailors in the 18th and 19th century, who prized it for its erotic appearance.
Listed CITES so will require re-export permit if shipped outside the EU.
Available for UK sales only due to Customs restrictions.
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Antique coco-de-mer brass hinged fertility box on painted mahogany stand. 29cm high.
The coco-de-mer or sailors’ box, from the Seychelles Islands is the largest known seed in existence and was highly coveted by sailors in the 18th and 19th century, who prized it for its erotic appearance.
Listed CITES so will require re-export permit if shipped outside the EU.
Available for UK sales only due to Customs restrictions.
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Dodwell Trading Estate
Evesham Road
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 9ST
United Kingdom
Lots must be cleared in the week following the sale. Please note we do not offer an in-house shipping service. We can recommend MBE Solihull or Proovia for larger items.
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All purchases made online via the-saleroom.com will be subject to a 5% plus VAT supplementary fee based on the hammer price in addition to in-house buyers premuim of 20% + VAT. Total on the-saleroom.com is therefore an additional 25% plus + VAT.
Please note we do not offer an in-house shipping service. We can recommend MBE Solihull or Proovia for larger items.
Terms & Conditions
Lots must be cleared in the week following the sale. Please note we do not offer an in-house shipping service. We can recommend MBE Solihull or Proovia for larger items.
