Floral bulb set on leafy stalk with lions and deer around, set on scalloped platform. Height: 7 inches.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 436
CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT SPICE CONTAINER.
Floral bulb set on leafy stalk with lions and deer around, set on scalloped platform. Height: 7 inches.
Late 19th century
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
For similar example of a fruit-form container supported by leafy stalk and animal figures, see Abram Kanof, Jewish Ceremonial Art and Religious Observances (1980) citing example from Collection of the Jewish Museum, New York City, colorplate 8, p. 124.