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Lot 380

Collection of Replicas of Traditional Spice Containers

13 spice containers. [Germany?, second half of 20th century].
Cast brass, spun, soldered and cut.
Thirteen spice containers designed as towers, designed after common traditional models of spice containers crafted in Europe, mainly after German models. Some have cylindrical containers while others are square; all have a conic tower and a flag on top of it. Several are hung with bells.
Height: 18 cm to 25 cm. Good overall condition. Bends. Corrosion. Traces of silver plating. Lacking bells and flags.