Early German Silver Augsburg Baroque Spice Tower, Hans Jacob Ernst , circa 169

Important German parcel-gilt silver canister, Abraham Drentwett I, Augsburg, circa 1649-1666 Abraham Drentwett I is one of Augsburg's foremost silversmiths during the Baroque period. He was Active 1641-1666 , he is best known for having executed Queen Christina's silver throne...

This 84 silver cup was made in Europe, in Poland or parts of Poland that are in modern Russia in the 19th century, the interesting and important in this cup types is that they were s...

Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, possibly Potosí, c. 1775–90, cast, repoussé, and chased silver, the design is very intricate, with lions, cats and some other animals, and a women on the lid, it is made in a shell shape with a classical women on top of the lid, the body is all hand made with lions and wild cats with leafs designs, the inner part is divided into two compartments, as usually in this type of boxes. lock is not working but it is very nice and "primitive" looking. Boxes have a long history across cultures and time. In Spanish America, containers of many types, styles, and materials were cherished as gifts. Known today as yerberas (herb boxes) or coqueras (coca boxes...

A Silver Hanukkah lamp crafted by Yehia Yemini in Jerusalem circa 1920 is a fascinating piece of Judaica. Yehia Yemini was known for his intricate and detailed silverwork. This lamp ...

This exquisite German silver Havdalah spice container, crafted circa 1900, is a refined example of early 20th-century Judaica, blending delicate craftsmanship with elegant form. The ...

Spice tower has a square base with a filigree leaf designed stem branching upward and encompassed with a ball in center. Spice container is square shaped with a floral design in the ...

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...

An exquisite example of masterful silversmithing, this Austrian spice tower is crafted of silver and intricate silver filigree, showcasing remarkable artistry and fine attention to d...