On domed round foot, realistic three-dimensional sunflower in pot, with cast bird sitting on leaf. Leaves and petals engraved, flower pierced; front of flower removeable. Marked on base, pot, and upper section. H: 180mm.
AUCTION 13 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2001 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 43
SILVER SPICE CONTAINER.
Austro-Hungary, 1866-1922.
On domed round foot, realistic three-dimensional sunflower in pot, with cast bird sitting on leaf. Leaves and petals engraved, flower pierced; front of flower removeable. Marked on base, pot, and upper section. H: 180mm.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
PRICE REALIZED $2,000
For a similar spice container see Stieglitz, no. 84, p. 116-117; and for an example presently in the Kiev Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine see Kantsedikas,Silver no. 109.