GERMAN SILVER SPICE TOWER.

AUCTION 59 | Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art

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Lot 35
GERMAN SILVER SPICE TOWER.

Halberstadt, 1725

Est: $30,000 - $40,000
<<A superb and rare figural spice tower.>> For a similar “Cupid” stem on a Havdalah compendium, see V. Klagsbald, Jewish Treasures from Paris (1982) no. 80. Includes charming placement along the upper belvedere of three, equally spaced, bearded male figures each representing another element of the Havdalah ceremony: Bearing candle to distinguish between light and dark, a wine goblet to sanctify the ritual and the prayer book containing the liturgical text.