Fruit-form, set atop a dense leafy tree. Leaves realistically chased with tendrils. Upper section (repaired) pierced with scrolling foliage, flower-head knop. H: 185 mm.
AUCTION 2 |
Tuesday, June 03rd,
1997 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art Including Property from a Dutch Private Collector and the Late T. Nachum Gidal
Lot 55
POLISH SILVER SPICE-CONTAINER.
Fruit-form, set atop a dense leafy tree. Leaves realistically chased with tendrils. Upper section (repaired) pierced with scrolling foliage, flower-head knop. H: 185 mm.
19th century
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
An uncommon form.