German Silver Tower-form Besamim Box Spice Container

Description:

German Silver Tower-form Besamim Box Spice Container, Berlin, Eifort, the turret stamped with leaftip and patera roundels, topped by a pennant, with cylindrical filigree body, on tapering stem, and domed foot with band of acanthus, ht. 9 1/2 in., approx. 3.6 troy oz.
Estimate $400-600

pennant with a small gouge. body with a few small scattered losses to filigree, and some visible solder at filigree (either strengthening repair, or in the manufacture). minor overall age wear, including some rim dings.

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