Gothic inspired square-form spice tower, with pointed arch and pierced quatrefoil-headed arcade along each of four sides, topped with pennant. All supported on knob stem and squared, stepped base. Marked: Vasily Peretrutov. Height: 6.5 inches.

Estimate: $2,500–$3,500
Hammer price: $2,500

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RUSSIAN SILVER SPICE TOWER.

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1827

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Peretrutov was active in Astrakhan, Southern Russia between 1815 and 1827.”Klov” in oval cartouche possibly a reference to the historical neighborhood in Kiev.

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Gothic inspired square-form spice tower, with pointed arch and pierced quatrefoil-headed arcade along each of four sides, topped with pennant. All supported on knob stem and squared, stepped base. Marked: Vasily Peretrutov. Height: 6.5 inches.

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