Spice container (2) - .800 silver - No hallmarks, tested for silver.

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Two silver Besamim fish spice containers in .800 silver, dating to 1900–1910, of European origin, in excellent condition with minor signs of wear and age, total weight 271 g, lengths 25 cm and 24 cm, without hallmarks but tested positive for silver, the head serves as a lid and the body is articulated with scales.

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Silver Fish "fishBesamim" (container for ritual spices).
It was used in the Jewish tradition during the Havdalah ceremony, at the end of Shabbat, to smell fragrant spices.

• fragrant spices (cloves, cinnamon, lavender)
• snuff tobacco
• solid perfumes or aromatic herbs

• the head of the fish is the lid
• inside you place the spice or fragrant substance
• the body is often jointed with scales
• they can be hung

Origin country unknown
Without a hallmark, silver assay performed and it is authentic.

Total weight: 271 g
Lengths: 25 and 24 cm

Silver Fish "fishBesamim" (container for ritual spices).
It was used in the Jewish tradition during the Havdalah ceremony, at the end of Shabbat, to smell fragrant spices.

• fragrant spices (cloves, cinnamon, lavender)
• snuff tobacco
• solid perfumes or aromatic herbs

• the head of the fish is the lid
• inside you place the spice or fragrant substance
• the body is often jointed with scales
• they can be hung

Origin country unknown
Without a hallmark, silver assay performed and it is authentic.

Total weight: 271 g
Lengths: 25 and 24 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
0 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
No hallmarks, tested for silver.
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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Objects sold
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