Overall filigree, in form of round fruit on domed base with one ball supporting round element; hinged lid; oriform handle; cast finial. Marked on handle. H: 90mm.
AUCTION 11 |
Tuesday, November 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din
Lot 290
SILVER FILIGREE SPICE CONTAINER.
Tunisia, 1856 - 1905.
Overall filigree, in form of round fruit on domed base with one ball supporting round element; hinged lid; oriform handle; cast finial. Marked on handle. H: 90mm.
Est: $600 - $900
North African silversmiths, almost always Jewish, were famed throughout the region for their filigree skills