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Lot 1368
Continental silver Besamim spice box
Sold
$1,800
Starting Bid: $200
Est.
$400 - $600
Live Auction
SELECT: 3 Day Auction
Description
19th/20th c., elaborately cut, bent and engraved parcel gilt silver spice box, in the form of a bird container with hinged door wing, atop a woven basket issuing flowers, on a twisted metal stand, no marks observed and silver purity unknown, 8"h x 1.5"w x 2.5"d, approx. 7ozt
Condition
Good, slightly bent legs, possibly other small bends upon close examination, minor gilding wear, light oxidation
Provenance
Property from the Collection of Seema Boesky