Auction 108
Letters by A. Einstein and Other Illustrious Personalities, Zionism, Holocaust and Anti-Semitism, Ritual Items & Jewish Art, Rare Books, Letters of Rabbis and Rebbes
Jun 19, 2018
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Israel
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 81:
Spice Tower, Stamped Silver. Augsburg, Germany, Late 18th Century
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Sold for: $4,400
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3,500
Estimated price:
$6,000 - $8,000
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Spice Tower, Stamped Silver. Augsburg, Germany, Late 18th Century
Stamped sliver spice tower, partially gilded. Augsburg, late 18th century.
Specifications: base diameter approximately 8 cm, tower diameter approximately 5 cm, height 19 cm.
The spice tower is engraved, stamped and drilled, made of two levels upon a round pedestal. Door with closure for inserting spices and tiny windows for sniffing them. Four turrets with flags and another flag at the top of the tower. Brick-pattern engraving over the tower's entire face.
Condition: Fine condition.