Of classic form, rectangular container pierced and chased with turrets and flags on four corners, conical steeple and flag finial. Hinged door. The whole set on square base. Marked. Height: 10 inches.
AUCTION 59 |
Thursday, June 20th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art
Lot 20
AMERICAN SILVER SPICE TOWER.
Of classic form, rectangular container pierced and chased with turrets and flags on four corners, conical steeple and flag finial. Hinged door. The whole set on square base. Marked. Height: 10 inches.
c. 1900
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,000
For a similar (earlier) example see I. Shachar, Jewish Tradition in Art: The Feuchtwanger Collection of Judaica (1971) no. 238.