Lot 45
  • 45

A Continental Silver Filigree Large Spice Tower, German or Galician, circa 1700

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • Silver
  • height 12 7/8 in.
  • 32.8cm
with square base, vase-shaped knop, the chamber centered by flowerheads with bombĂ© section above, all topped by a belfry and pennant, losses

Condition

losses to filagree throughout, part of galleries missing
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