Live Auction
Lot 536
Ecuadorian Scrimshawed Tagua Nut Trinket Box Matchbox and Asian Resin Figures Lot
Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$30
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This collection of folk art and miniature collectibles includes an Ecuadorian carved and ink-scrimshawed tagua nut (vegetable ivory) hinged trinket chest depicting historic landmarks in Quito, including La Compañía de Jesús and Templo de El Belén, complete with its working original miniature key. Accompanying the box is a matching scrimshawed tagua nut book-form matchbox holder featuring scenes of Calle de la Ronda and La Compañía de Jesús, as well as a trio of cream-colored carved resin Asian immortal figures inscribed LONG LIFE, HAPPINESS, and GOOD LUCK on their bases.
Specifications
Medium: Carved tagua nut (vegetable ivory), ink scrimshaw, cast resin
Dimensions: Box: 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 in; Figures: 2.5 in (each); Matchbox: 3 x 2 x 0.5 in
Origin: Quito, Ecuador (box & matchbox); Asia (figures)
Markings: Inscribed QUITO, ECUADOR, COMPAÑIA DE JESUS, TEMPLO DE EL BELEN, and CALLE DE LA RONDA
Ecuadorian tagua nut box, scrimshawed tagua nut, Quito Ecuador folk art, vegetable ivory chest, miniature key chest, La Compania de Jesus, Calle de la Ronda, tagua nut matchbox holder, Asian immortal figures, Long Life Happiness Good Luck figures, carved resin figurines, South American scrimshaw.
Available payment options
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