Silver Tower-form Besamim Box Spice Container

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.

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