Auction 27

Silver besamim tower, filigree work – England, late 19th century

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Besamim tower, two stories with four legs, with a turret at the top on a Star of David base, on top of which is a ball with a flag on top, handmade filigree, delicate and precise. 4 flags on the corners of the 2 levels. On the bottom level is a door that opens in order to put the besamim inside. Silver stamp on the turret: location stamp in the form of a lion and a crown: England. Stamp of the place of manufacture: London. Stamp of the year: 1896. On the flags is the stamp with the letters “JV” – the name of the artist C.J. Vander who operated in London between 1886 – 1904. Very good general condition. Total weight: 373 grams. Total height: 28 cm. Width of the base: 7 x 7 cm.