A pair of carved oak armorial supporters, third quarter 17th century

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

unicorn; h.31cm., lion; h.30cm. high

the lion and unicorn each with a shield depicting a wheatsheaf

Catalogue Note

The offered lot is a heraldic device almost certainly from the newel posts on a staircase. Very similar examples can be seen on the Grand Staircase at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire.