Rafael Osona's Annual Auction Catalog Rafael Osona Annual Catalog 2019 | Page 171

450. SILVER AND SCRIMSHAW COCONUT GOBLET, circa 1792-93, the bowl engraved with Neptune and his chariot, a British Man-O-War, and a figure of Hope with anchor. The silver pedestal and rim by Phipps & Robinson, presented March 25 th 1797. Height 6 ½ in. 1,200/1,800 Provenance: Antique Associates at West Townsend, Inc. 2012, Thomas A. Gray Collection 451. CARVED AMERICAN FULL COCONUT, late 19 th c. depicting Gov. David Bennet Hill, the capital building of Albany, New York, and American shield with eagle. David Bennett Hill was an American politician from New York who was the 29 th Governor of New York from 1885 to 1891. He also represented New York in the United States Senate from 1892 to 1897. Approximately 5 in. 1,200/1,800 Provenance: Thomas A. Gray Collection Rafael Osona Auctions 164