Dated 1836 Poland Jewish Spice Box Tower Antique Polish Judaica Marked 12 - $9,999 - (New York, NY)
7.5 inches high. Hallmarked "12" and "L" on base (silver content and makers initials). Hebrew blessings of the end of the Sabbath are engraved on each side, the door reads in Hebrew "The Year 1836". The book photos are from the Israel Museum, which shows another example of this spice tower with identical hallmarks and engraving by the same artisan. Last image shows another example of this spice tower from 1872 which sold for $12,500 ($10,000 hammer + 25% buyers premium). This does not include 8.875% New York sales tax. So, pros and cons: Pros --- 1) My tower is a very early example, it being dated 1836 in Hebrew on the door, as opposed to the 1872 date on the flag of the 12.5k example 2) My example is identical to the one from the Israel Museum. Cons --- 1) My example is missing the bells with hooks attached. 2) Someone, over 100 years ago, reinforced the top area corners with silver solder, likely due to those areas thinning from wear from being handled every week for decades (family heirloom etc.). Examinations / pickups in person are welcome, I am in New York City.
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