Spice Box for Habdalah Service

• Medium: Silver
• Geographical Location: Berlin, Germany
• Dates: ca. 1820-1830
• Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. (22.2 x 6.7 x 6.7 cm)
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: BMA, 5H27, 8C
• Accession Number: 49.228.13
• Image: "Overall", 49.228.13_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Silver filigree tower-form hexagonal spice box (b'somim for Habdalah service). Body pierced with scrolls and surmounted by an arcaded belfry enclosing a small bell beneath a coniform spire with pennant, the incurvate stem engraved with simulated masonry. Condition: Good.