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A Fascinating and Rare Silver Spice Tower, Poland circa 1836
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Spice tower has a round base with a square engraved plaque supporting the column shaped stem. Hanging flower bells are hanging from the cornices at base of the container. Spice container is square shaped with a swinging door to refill the spices. Hebrew blessings for the spices, candle and wine are artistically engraved on each side of the spice container. Half moon crenellations surround the top of container. Four serpentine gargoyles with hanging ball shaped bells spout from the corners of the roof of container. Roof is pyramid shaped with floral and shingle engravings on all sides.
Roof is topped by a ball spire and flag finial.
5.83ozt
- Dimensions:Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1836
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5281235076072
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