Finely carved coquilla nut pounce pot dating from the 20th Century. It is decorated all over with geometric patterns and stylised flowers. It unscrews into two separate sections. Dimensions: Approximately 10 cm height x 4 cm diameter. Condition: Very good antique condition. All sections screw tightly together and there are no losses. There is just one shrinkage split in the upper section. A bit of history: "The coquilla nut is in fact the fruit of the Brazilian Palm, which is closely related to the coconut palm. The nut is 3-4 inches long, and has a very hard, richly streaked brown shell that is capable of taking a fine polish. It is a source of palm oil. The tree also offers up a stiff, wiry leaf fiber that is used for making brooms and rope. Coquilla nuts were routinely converted into a variety of highly ornamental articles: The uncommonly pleasing colour of the shell, the hardness and the native mottle which appears when it is highly polished, renders it capable of being employed, with the most agreeable effect, as it is susceptible of the most tasteful forms - on the writing-table, in wafer-boxes and seals, pounce, sand-boxes, &c. https://janeaustensworld.com/2012/04/16/the. coquilla-nut-a-handy-19th-century-ornamental- material/ Shipping cost includes appropriate box and packing.