CARVED COCONUT BANK
Mexico, c. 1850-1900
elaborate overall carved cartouches consisting of two pairs of dancing couples, a man holding a rabbit, and the 19th c. Mexican eagle emblem with flags, the end, where coin slots are, has carved mustached face with applied brass-ringed, protruding, bead eyes, the other end with stylized heart and fan decoration, 5.25", raised on modern metal stand
Upper coin slot filled with wood, smaller lower slot (mouth) not filled; minor age appropriate surface dings at coin slot end.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or telephone to our gallery. Any condition statement given either verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. CRN bears no responsibility for error or omission. All items are sold as is. All sales are final.
Lot 168 : CARVED COCONUT BANK
Click on image to enlarge, then click on right or left side of image to view slideshow.