TWO SILVER SPICE CONTAINERS A: Probably Germany, 19th century. * B: Germany, after 1888

A: Turret, in three sections. Base is cone form, with engraved masonry pattern; central section consists of square tower with windows on each side, and door; top section, attached with two nails, is formerly gilt, consisting of hexagonal tower surrounded by fence with four corner turrets with pennants (finel engraved) and topped by steeple with ball and pennant. No marks found. H: 232mm. The base was probably first made as a steeple, and the piece assembled. B: Tower, with tapered square base, square tower with door, upper section with four corner pennants and steeple ending in pennant. Overall masonry engraving; sides of tower pierced to indicate windows. Marked on side of base. H: 110mm.