10-14-201110-15-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2566BBoston
October 14, 2011 04:00 PMCalender
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German Tower-form Besamim Box Spice Container

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$1,185$1,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2566BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 14, 2011 4:00PM

Description:

German Tower-form Besamim Box Spice Container, mid-late 19th century, realistically formed as a replica of the Eschenheimer Turm in Frankfurt am Main, the lid formed as peaked turret with tiny pennant, and with four small keeps, body reticulated with small slit windows, and chased and embossed with rustication, with slightly flaring rusticated base rim, ht. 6 3/8 in., approx. 5 troy oz.

Note: Eschenheimer Turm is the only remaining mediaeval tower in the city of Frankfurt am Main.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

minor bends to crenellation at lid, and to interior rim of lid. minor age wear.

Keywords

Frankfurt am Main