Of classic form, rectangular container pierced and chased with conical steeple and flag finial. Decorative hinged door with lock. The whole set on scalloped base. Marked: Leschorn, Frankfurt. Height: 10.25 inches.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 441
GERMAN SILVER SPICE TOWER.
Of classic form, rectangular container pierced and chased with conical steeple and flag finial. Decorative hinged door with lock. The whole set on scalloped base. Marked: Leschorn, Frankfurt. Height: 10.25 inches.
Est: $17,000 - $20,000
For a similar (earlier) example see I. Shachar, Jewish Tradition in Art: The Feuchtwanger Collection of Judaica (1971) no. 238.