Lot 25 , A pair of 18th century carved and ebonised oak heraldic beasts, lion and unicorn, 42cm high

A pair of 18th century carved and ebonised oak heraldic beasts, lion and unicorn, each holding scrolls, on later plinths, 42cm high
£300-500

Condition:
Both with numerous small losses, most notably on the lion two sections of his tail and the left half of the scroll / shield that he is holding, on the unicorn the horn is made of iron, one section of the tail is missing and there are some cracks running downwards, both showing a little wear and rot at the bottoms with other nicks and dents throughout. Lion 38.5cm, Unicorn 42cm to tip of horn, both measurements include later plinths.

Sold for £7,500