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Auction 8 · Lot 96
SILVER SPICE CONTAINER Berlin, mid-19th century.
- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500
- Hammer price
- $700
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
On tiered base, shaft with row of tooling supports round filigree box with door with handle, topped by chased upper shaft, steeple, and pennant. Chasing on upper shaft depicts lions supporting Decalogue; steeple decorated with swirls and linear pattern; flag bears monogram “D. D.” , and name “Tohliziner.” H: 230mm. Marked on rim of base. Some wear. Door probably not original.
summary
A spice container of very similar form is in The Berlin Museum, see Judaica Katalog, (1989), No. 225, p. 318.