Four graduating rectangular tiers with filigree ball and pennant finial (later). Matching filigree square base, set on ball and claw feet. Single bell in belfry section and surrounded by four pennants at corners. Hinged filigree door. Height: 9.75 inches.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 442
POLISH SILVER FILIGREE SPICE TOWER.
Four graduating rectangular tiers with filigree ball and pennant finial (later). Matching filigree square base, set on ball and claw feet. Single bell in belfry section and surrounded by four pennants at corners. Hinged filigree door. Height: 9.75 inches.
19th-century
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
A fine example of a classic form. For another example, see Jüdische Türme aus Schwabische Gmünd (2001) p. 69.