Four graduating rectangular tiers with filigree ball and flag finial in the form of a deer. Matching filigree square base, set on ball and claw feet. Single bell in belfry section and circled at base by four pennants. Hinged door. Height: 13.5 inches.
AUCTION 59 |
Thursday, June 20th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art
Lot 14
TALL GERMAN SILVER FILIGREE SPICE TOWER.
Four graduating rectangular tiers with filigree ball and flag finial in the form of a deer. Matching filigree square base, set on ball and claw feet. Single bell in belfry section and circled at base by four pennants. Hinged door. Height: 13.5 inches.
18th-century
Est: $16,000 - $18,000
PRICE REALIZED $15,000
A very fine and complete example of a classic form. For another example see Jüdische Türme aus Schwabische Gmünd (2001) p. 69.