Sailors work engraved coconut bugbear flask. Scottish, early 19th century.

A Sailors work engraved coconut bugbear flask.
Scottish, early 19th century.

Measures 18 x 10cm.

The body is extensively engraved with Royal Coat of Arms, Naval roundels and a scene of a churchyard in a foliate landscape with crocodiles. It is dated ‘1819’ and signed 'D.J. Laird', inlaid with a pair of blue glass eyes and several spots, with pewter neck and loops for suspension.