10-14-201110-15-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2566BBoston
October 14, 2011 04:00 PMCalender
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Austro-Hungarian .800 Silver Tower-form Spice Container

Sell one like this
$119$100
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2566BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 14, 2011 4:00PM

Description:

Austro-Hungarian .800 Silver Tower-form Spice Container, mid 19th century, maker's mark FB, large pennant over slender finial, the square body pierced and engraved with boteh scrolls, and fitted with a single door, four small pennants, and four small bells, on flared stem with single knop, and spreading trumpet foot, ht. 8 5/8 in., approx. 3 troy oz.
Estimate $300-500

slight bends to pennants, finial, and footrim. one small pennant showing metal fatique tear. two small nick holes at footrim (possibly from being mounted, or attached to something?)

Keywords

pennant showing metal fatique tear