Marvelous sterling spice box made in the Orient circa 1900!
This piece rests on 4 balled legs - the body has an intricate and ornate PIERCED FILIGREE body - the center is busily chased with a swirling scroll decor - the border of the square body has a BEADED threading - the lid that flips back on a hinge has a classic lock mechanism and an identical decoration.
WEIGHT: Approx 7 troy oz
MEASUREMENT: 2.75" tall, 5" long
HALLMARK: MARKED on bottom: ORIENTAL MARKINGS - SEE PICTURES
This piece is marvelous for JUDAICA collectors - Just in time for the upcoming holidays. Can also be used as a b'samim spice box.
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