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Auction 8 · Lot 98
SILVER FILIGREE SPICE CONTAINER Poland, 19th century.
- Estimate
- $2,000–$2,500
- Hammer price
- $1,900
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
All filigree tower; on four half ball feet, domed base in four sections, topped by ball supporting four twisted wire arms which hold two graduated square tiers and tapered spire with two balls supporting bar with pennant. Lower section has pendant bells at corners and pennants at upper corners. All pennants are animal heads, with holes representing eyes. Marked on top pennant. H: 285mm. Door was replaced.
summary
Note that the top pennant was installed upside-down.