Continental Silver-Mounted Coconut Shell Covered Cup

Description:

Continental Silver-Mounted Coconut Shell Covered Cup, early 19th century, bell-form top, the body decorated with oval reserves of scientific instruments (an armillary sphere, a mariner's compass, a telescope and a graphometer),flaming hearts, foliate basketry, and a monogram, on pinched and beaded stem and square foot, mounts unmarked, ht. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $700-900