Bidspirit auction | Dutch Silver Spice Container

Dutch Silver Spice Container - Dutch Jewish silver spice container (Besamim), 19th century. Shaped as a bird holding a snake in its beak. The bird’s eyes are set with garnets. Attached to a wooden base. Height including base: 24 cm. Total weight: 198 grams. Hallmarked. See identical item: Sotheby's, Important Judaica, New York, 6th June 1985, lot 234