Auction 15

Silver Spice Tower. Warsaw, 1856. Hallmarked

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A silver spice tower, among the first works made in Warsaw in the 19th century, professional, high-quality work. Hallmarked in three places on the flag, the door and the base. Made by the artist Michael Soynerski. One of the first Jewish silversmiths in Warsaw and one of the first works made by Jews in Warsaw. He worked between the years 1853 to 1880, and the work before us is one of his first works. The tower is machine made. Engraving, cutting, stanz, repousse and welding. Decorated with engraving work of flowers and vegetation. Height: 23 cm. Weight: 155 grams. Very good overall condition.