Rectangular box with interior compartments, sliding cover with bird finial, etched with decorative scroll and leaf designs. Set on four rounded supports. Inscribed below with Hebrew letters “Peh-Lamed.” 3 x 2.5 inches.
AUCTION 59 |
Thursday, June 20th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art
Lot 32
GERMAN PEWTER SPICE CONTAINER.
Rectangular box with interior compartments, sliding cover with bird finial, etched with decorative scroll and leaf designs. Set on four rounded supports. Inscribed below with Hebrew letters “Peh-Lamed.” 3 x 2.5 inches.
17th-century
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
For a similar example see S. Kayser, Jewish Ceremonial Art (1959) no. 99. See also R.D. Barnett, Jewish Museum (London) Catalogue (1974) no. 411.