TWO SILVER SPICE CONTAINERS. A: Germany, early 20th century; B: Origin uncertain, early 20th century.

A: On stepped domed base, slightly tapered shaft broadest beneath square box decorated on each side with cut out and embossed floral and swirl motifs and topped by pennant in each corner; above, shaft with domed fluted upper section. One side of box hinged to form door, with applique diamond bearing closure mechanism. Shafts have engraved bands. Marked on base. H: 190mm. Lacking upper pennant. B: On stepped domed base, baluster shaft supports square box with filigree and cut out elements, with pendant bells at bottom corners and pennants at top corners, topped by shaft with pierced ball finial and engraved partially gilt pennant with undeciphered Hebrew initials. On one side of box, a door was added. Marked "Sterling" on door and top pennant. H: 210mm.