Extravagant turkey form, set on oval base with scalloped trim on four supports, with hinge torso. (Later bolts.) 8 x 6.25 x 7.5 inches.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 439
MESOAMERICAN / (PERUVIAN?) SILVER FILIGREE SPICE CONTAINER.
Extravagant turkey form, set on oval base with scalloped trim on four supports, with hinge torso. (Later bolts.) 8 x 6.25 x 7.5 inches.
Late 19th century
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,400
Silver filigree work was introduced to South America by the colonial Spanish and Portuguese. This item possibly comes from Ayucucho, a small central Peruvian city founded by the Spanish in 1544, which became a center for silver filigree production.