Lot 162
  • 162

A German silver spice tower, Dresden, circa 1800

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • struck with script maker's mark unclear and Dresden city mark
  • silver
  • height 10 1/8 in.
  • 25.7cm
solid trumpet-shaped foot, hexagonal filigree chamber below two-tier belfry, straight gilded pennant engraved with overlapping foliage

Provenance

Collection of Michael and Judy Steinhardt 
Gifted by the above

Condition

good condition
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Catalogue Note

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