Fish form container, with moveable scales, fins cast tail, engraved scales on upper section; hinged lid in form of head, silver eyes. Hook and eye closure. No marks found. L: 190 mm.
AUCTION 7 |
Tuesday, June 22nd,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 125
SILVER SPICE CONTAINER
Probably Eastern Europe, early 20th century.
Fish form container, with moveable scales, fins cast tail, engraved scales on upper section; hinged lid in form of head, silver eyes. Hook and eye closure. No marks found. L: 190 mm.
Est: $800 - $1,000
PRICE REALIZED $700
For similar examples, see The Stieglitz Collection, nos. 90 - 92