Octagonal windmill on square tapered base supported by four ball feet. Building chased with masonry details; includes windows, functioning door, four openwork blades; two cast figures stand at edges of base. Marked on base. H: 100mm. Loss at top.
AUCTION 13 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2001 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 42
SILVER SPICE CONTAINER IN FORM OF WINDMILL.
Holland, 1905.
Octagonal windmill on square tapered base supported by four ball feet. Building chased with masonry details; includes windows, functioning door, four openwork blades; two cast figures stand at edges of base. Marked on base. H: 100mm. Loss at top.
Est: $600 - $800
PRICE REALIZED $500
An identical spice conainer is depicted in Israel Museum Catalogue, The Stieglitz Collection (1987) No. 80.1, p. 114.