1. Gorgeous filigree spice tower in its truest form. Decorated with brooch flowers around the main structure where the spices are contained. Held up by twisted rope design supports. Resting on a round base with filigree bobeche designed stem and embellished with the Old city of Jerusalem. Top of tower has a square filigree slanting roof with beaded rivets protruding. Capped by further reverse bobeche pattern filigree leading up to the detailed spire and flag finial.

Dimensions: 10.5in. or 26.5cm tall   15.9ozt weight

2. A biblical well shaped spice tower. Cover of the well portrays the scene of the matriarch Rachel holding a lamb and the patriarch Jacob sitting next to the well after lifting the rock covering it. Well cover opens by a pulley where the spices are kept. Filigree gates and flowers and an applied lion of Judah adorn the outer wall surrounding the well. The well sits on a platform supported by filigree scrolling artwork and curved shaped legs. Roof of the well has filigree scrolling and heart shaped designs topped by a soaring bird finial.

Dimensions: 5in. or 12.5cm tall   6.1ozt weight

Marked by maker on both.

In excellent condition. Chain attaching pulley from well cover unattached

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Lot #229

Two Filigree Silver Spice Towers, Israel, Circa 1980

Start price: $500

Sales Tax: On the lot's price and buyer's premium

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