Overall filigree footed round container with tiered lid; overall filigree; lid has vertical stem with filigree flag. Marked inside rim. H: 120mm.
AUCTION 8 |
Tuesday, November 16th,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 91
SILVER FILIGREE SPICE CONTAINER
Russia, 19th century.
Overall filigree footed round container with tiered lid; overall filigree; lid has vertical stem with filigree flag. Marked inside rim. H: 120mm.
Est: $800 - $1,000
PRICE REALIZED $700
A very similar spice container is in the collection of the Kiev Museum of Historical Treasures of the Ukraine. See A. Kantsedikas, “Silver,” No. 98B.