Silver obelisk-and-flower toothpick holder on floral three-foot base

Description: Silver toothpick holder cut in the shape of an obelisk with an observing figure and resting on a plinth with a grate and claw feet. Metal:. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: bo...

Description: Silver toothpick holder with flower-shaped chalice and resting on a plant. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 154.72 grams. Dimensions: 16.5x...

Late 19th century heavy gauge 800 silver vase base with repousse and open work motifs. Motifs include putti, rams heads, bird and swags. The glass line...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver spice tower; an addition to our silver Judaica collection. This exceptional antique Austro-Hungarian silver spice box has been modelled in the form of a tower. The cuboid shaped spice box is ornamented with exceptional silver filigree work within a plain arched frame. This impressive vessel is fitted with a hinged door embellished with contemporary engraved initials. The upper portion of this impressive antique silver spice tower is embellished with four articulating flag designs encompassing a tapering paneled chute. The tower's chute is ornamented with further filigree and rope twist decoration and terminating with a scalloped knop to an undulating guidon shaped flag. The spice compartment surmounts a plain wirework style pedestal, accented with a further scalloped knop. The square shaped foot is ornamented with filgree decoration and supported by four plain semi-spherical feet. The hallmarks struck to the surface of this Austro-Hungarian silver spice tower include: Maker's mark: EE (untraced) Silver quality/purity mark: Dianakopf mark (.800, 800/1000) Assay mark: A6 (Brno/Brünn - Czech Republic) A spice box is used to hold sweet-smelling herbs/spices and can be fashioned in many forms. As of the 16th century a very common form is that of a tower, influenced by developments in architecture. The spice tower is used to bring comfort to a Jew as they transition through Sabbath to their new week, receiving their extra soul...