On domed round foot, realistic three-dimensional sunflower in pot, with cast bird sitting on leaf. Leaves and petals engraved, flower pierced; front of flower removeable. Marked on base, pot, and upper section. H: 180mm.

Estimate: $2,000–$2,500
Hammer price: $2,000

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SILVER SPICE CONTAINER. Austro-Hungary, 1866-1922.

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For a similar spice container see Stieglitz, no. 84, p. 116-117; and for an example presently in the Kiev Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine see Kantsedikas,Silver no. 109.

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On domed round foot, realistic three-dimensional sunflower in pot, with cast bird sitting on leaf. Leaves and petals engraved, flower pierced; front of flower removeable. Marked on base, pot, and upper section. H: 180mm.

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