Auction 93 · Lot 211
Of tower form, the square container fitted with hinged door, above which is a clock-face with moveable clock-hand. Marked. Height: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm).
- Estimate
- $1,500–$2,500
- Hammer price
- $2,600
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
GERMAN SILVER SPICE-TOWER.
Publication
Mid 19th-century
summary
Pierced elements in the form of windows on three sides allow the scent of the spices to emanate. Four pennants set on each corner. The two-tier spire is pierced with uniform architectural design and surmounted by a pennant.