RARE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER NUN'S SHIELD (ESCUDO DE MONJA)
18th c., prob. Mexico
chased silver with gilded silver Virgin of Guadalupe flanked by floral bouquets and pair of gilded silver angels holding drapery above, 6.5" diam; 6.7 troy oz (210 grams). Mounted on modern conforming wood plaque.
Ex Christies', November 21, 1995, lot 115
Shield attached with velcro is easily removed from plaque.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 94 : RARE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER NUN'S SHIELD (ESCUDO DE MONJA)
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