SILVER SPICE CONTAINER. Warsaw, late 19th century - early 20th, Master: Isaac Perlman.

Three cast floral feet support round, domed base, single knob beneath hexagonal filigree central section with bells pendant from corrners. One entire facet serves as door. Above, four twisted rods support tapered engraved steeple with eagles at lower corners, central bell, and ball and pennant finial. Marked on base. H: 270mm.

Hebew engraved inscription on base: "Reuben Zelig, son of David." Although many similar spice containers were made, it is rare to find one from the hand of a Jewish silversmith. For other works by Perlman, see R. Grafman, Crowning Glory: Silver Torah Ornaments of the Jewish Museum (1996) Nos. 749, 751, p. 337.