Spicebox. [Poland], 1836.
Silver, cast, engraved, and pierced (marked with quality mark, “12”; maker’s mark; and production year, “1836”).
Spicebox shaped as a large fruit consisting of two hemispheres. The base of the bottom hemisphere is patterned in relief with flower sepals. The “fruit” surmounts an erect stem, in turn supported by a base in the form of a round tray. The two hemispheres of the spice container are connected by a hinged joint, to enable opening and closing. The upper hemisphere (i.e., the lid) of the container is pierced with star- and heart-shaped patterns. The stem and lid are adorned with ornaments shaped like oak leaves and acorns. The tray at the base is supported by three legs, each shaped like a clawed animal foot grasping a ball.

Height: 18.5 cm. Diameter of tray: 12.5 cm. Good condition. One acorn-shaped ornament missing.

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