Auction 60 · Lot 444
LARGE ISRAELI SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED SPICE TOWER.
- Estimate
- $7,000–$9,000
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Of imposing size and hexagonal shape, comprised of openwork midsection bearing assorted design elements including seashells, rosettes, fanciful scrollwork, columns and cornucopia; with three removable rose-colored drawers with thumb-tabs and six pendant bells. Above, a reliquary-like chamber, two hinged, handled doors open to reveal miniature, lidded spice container (H: 2.25; D: 1 inch) - hexagonal and coordinating openwork design. Each of six corners topped with rose-colored cupolas. Crowned by large, hexagonal rose-colored cupola, with tall window panels and decorative elements, surmounted by pennant. The whole on heavily ornamented openwork round support. Marked by Izzy Landau. Height: 14.75 inches; Diameter: 5.5 inches.

