Sterling Silver Spice Tower

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver spice tower, an addition to our silver Judaica collection. ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver spice tower; an addition to our silver Judaica collection. ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver spice tower; an addition to our silver Judaica collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling si...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver casters; part of our silver teaware collection These exc...

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 exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English cast sterling silver gilt salts; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver salts have been realistically modelled in the form of a seated mermaid holding a large shell. These cast antique silver salts...

A Dutch silver and blue crystal glass spice spreader, 1845 A silver and blue crystal glass spice spreader dated from 1845. An openwork holder for the crystal bowl with flower garl...

A sterling silver tea strainer is the perfect gift for any tea drinker. It is practical and yet beautiful. A pierced bowl with two handles to rest...

We’re just gaga over this pair of sterling silver rickshaw salt shakers. There is a space in the back to fill the shaker with salt or pepper while the hole...

Being offered is a spectacular sterling silver antique chalice made in Austria. It has hand-wrought and hammered.

These sterling silver salt shakers are beautiful. They have a paneled design around the body and an elongated neck. They have a real presen...

If you’re serious about your tea like I am, you’re going to love this sterling silver tea strainer. It has a wood handle and the rest is sterling ...