1960's Bohemian Art Glass "Shylock" Figurine
Updated September 23, 2026
| Lot number | 14 |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | Timeless Part 2 |
| Date | October 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Silent Bidders |
| Location | Whitby, ON |
1960's Bohemian Hand Shaped Glass Shylock Figurine - The Merchant of Venice" The figure depicts an older orthodox man wearing a long green robe and a skullcap holding a large, amber-colored bag of money to symbolize the character's role as a money-lender. Cultural Context: While originally designed as a literary caricature of Shylock, similar figurines frequently circulated in parts of Europe during the 20th century as traditional folklore tokens or "good luck charms" associated with financial prosperit Manufacturer: Produced by the Czechoslovakian glassworks company Železnobrodské Measurments: Height 8" Condition: No nicks or chips noted - (23)
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