10-14-201110-15-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2566BBoston
October 14, 2011 04:00 PMCalender
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Three Silver Plate Besamim Box Spice Containers

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

Description:

Three Silver Plate Besamim Box Spice Containers, 20th century, two tower-form: a Classical Revival with pointed turret-form lid, round body pierced and stamped with husk swags and pilasters, on beaded trumpet foot, ht. 7, the other with square body pierced and embossed with flowerheads, with one large and four small pennants, ht. 11; the third cast filigree, with hexagonal body with hinged lid, on tall stem with scrolled legs and round base, ht. 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

smaller: lid lacking pennant.
tall tower: likely resilvered. dings at footrim.
cast filigree: leaning slightly to one side (compressed a bit),lacquered.
no marks.