Auction 83 · Lot 207
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).
- Estimate
- $5,000–$7,000
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
POLISH SILVER TORAH SHIELD.
Publication
18th-century
summary
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.