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1921 Sterling Silver Spice Tower

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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 silver spice box has been modeled 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 accented with a plain, hallmarked finger piece. The upper portion of this impressive sterling silver spice tower is embellished with four gargoyle figurines encompassing a knopped tapering chute. The tower's chute is ornamented with wrigglework decoration and terminating with a large ball style knop to a hallmarked undulating guidon shaped flag. The spice compartment supports four hallmarked sterling silver bells and surmounts a knopped pedestal foot. This antique spice tower, crafted by the Judaic silversmith Jacob Rozenzweig of Rosenzweig, Taitelbaum & Co, is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. 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 known as a 'neshama yetera'. Condition This antique sterling silver spice tower is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The filigree decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the foot and part hallmarks to the door, flag and bells are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Dimensions: Height 27 cm / 10.6" Length 8.1 cm / 3.2" Width 6.3 cm / 2.5" Total weight 7.2 troy ounces / 223g Maker: Rosenzweig, Taitelbaum & Co (Jacob Rozenzweig) Date: 1921 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this Fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique Judaica silverware. .
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.6 in (26.93 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 3.2 in (8.13 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1921
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C11921stDibs: LU1200218557332

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