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Spice Box for Habdalah Service

Maker: J.A. Goldman
Medium: Silver
Place Made: Warsaw, Poland
Dates: 1873
Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 3 x 3 in. (31.1 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Markings: Marks on base and flags: "84", "CO / 1873", "J.A. Goldman"
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 49.228.12
Credit Line: Purchased with funds given by Robert E. Blum
Image: Overall, 49.228.12_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Silver filigree spire-form spice box for Habdalah (Sabbath) services, composed of two graduated quadrangular tiers surmounted by a tapered spire, all with filigree floral motifs within undulating scroll borders, ball and pennant finial, knobbed shaft and square base. Condition: Excellent.

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