SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER BANNER (GONFALON)
Mexico, 1780-1830
chased silver banner with the Greek symbol for Christ "IHS", topped by the Christ child bearing a banner, Sacred Heart below, banner measures 16" by 16"; mounted on silver encased wood pole pole, the total h is 48"; also with an additional 32" extension pole, used for parading the banner (total 81")
The next lot, a carved lion, was fitted to be the standard bearer for this banner. This ensemble most likely belonged to a cofradia, a church lay co-fraternity.
Ex. the collection of a Connecticut gentleman and his wife who resided in Latin America for many years beginning in the early 1960's.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Realized: $14,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 96 : SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER BANNER (GONFALON)
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