Of pleasing form and size, with uncommon feature of two unicorns. Verso with old repair utilizing a woman’s silver bracelet. With add-on silver embellishment. 6.5 x 9.5 inches.(16.5 x 24 cm).
AUCTION 83 |
Thursday, June 20th,
2019 at 1:00pm
Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Holy Land Maps, Ceremonial Objects, Fine & Graphic Art
Lot 207
POLISH SILVER TORAH SHIELD.
Of pleasing form and size, with uncommon feature of two unicorns. Verso with old repair utilizing a woman’s silver bracelet. With add-on silver embellishment. 6.5 x 9.5 inches.(16.5 x 24 cm).
18th-century
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
It is uncommon to find the appearance of twin flanking unicorns on Torah ornaments. More commonly, a unicorn would be twinned with a rampant lion.