Each was created of silver and hallmark dated, one is 1874 and the other 1877.
The 1874 example also bears the hallmark of a known Polish-Jewish silversmith, M. Sztern. Both tower features four lions and four decorated eagles.
1. M. Sztern Poland 1874, fully marked 236.3 Grams, old repairs, later flag.
Height: 27 Cm. 10.63 inches.
2. Lat ? Poland 1877, 209.6 Grams, missing bells
Height 25 Cm, 9.84 inches.
This style of late 19th-century Polish spice towers is very desirable. New similar copies are manufactured today and are offered in high-end Judaica gift shops. These are the originals!
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