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APPARENTLY UNMARKED, PROBABLY EAST-EUROPEAN, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
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A FINE SILVER, PARCEL-GILT AND FILIGREE SPICE TOWER
Apparently unmarked, probably East-European, first half 19th Century
Set on four ball supports, the shaped oblong base decorated with stylised foliate engine turned bands, the gilt tapering cylindrical stem mounted with filigree-work flowerheads and floral motifs, the square filigree spice-section decorated with flowerheads inset with red stones, fitted with hinged door and four shaped flags on the corners, the gilt bell-tower decorated with palmette, hung with a gilt bell inside, the tapering cylindrical gilt spire mounted with conforming filigree-work flowerheads and scrolling foliage, topped by a shaped pennant and a ball finial
31cm. high
294gr.
Apparently unmarked, probably East-European, first half 19th Century
Set on four ball supports, the shaped oblong base decorated with stylised foliate engine turned bands, the gilt tapering cylindrical stem mounted with filigree-work flowerheads and floral motifs, the square filigree spice-section decorated with flowerheads inset with red stones, fitted with hinged door and four shaped flags on the corners, the gilt bell-tower decorated with palmette, hung with a gilt bell inside, the tapering cylindrical gilt spire mounted with conforming filigree-work flowerheads and scrolling foliage, topped by a shaped pennant and a ball finial
31cm. high
294gr.
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.
Sale room notice
Please note this lot is below legal alloy