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

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

Description:

Silver Tower-form Besamim Box Spice Container, bearing Russian hallmarks, possibly for Nijni Novgorod and St. Petersburg, maker's mark AR, turret with spherical finial and large pennant, hexagonal filigree body on knopped stem, and domed foot, ht. 8 7/8 in., approx. 5 troy oz.
Estimate $350-450

traces of goldwash to pennant; stem for pennant possibly resoldered, overall surface wear and pewter-colored surface.

Keywords

Nijni Novgorod, Arkansas, St. Petersburg