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High-Quality Filigree Spicebox Stylized as Tall Tower – Eastern Europe (Galicia), Late 18th or Early 19th Century - Spicebox. Eastern Europe (Galicia), late 18th or early 19th century. Silver (unmarked); filigree, granulation; partial gilding. High-quality filigree spicebox, with symmetrical vegetal patterns, stylized as a multi-tiered tower, with a large turret and flagpole. At the base of the turret are four pairs of arched windows and four floral decorations. Around the bell tier are four short flagpoles with round bases, with four small golden flags attached to them. The spice container comprises an arched door on a hinge (more recent). Around the bottom tier is a balcony with floral decorations on all four corners and a long chain to which a key to lock the door was formerly affixed. Stood on a square base on stylized animal legs, with claws holding an orb. Height: 37 cm. Width of base: 7X6.5 cm. Weight: 430 g. Fair condition. Warping and minor fractures to filigree, with some pieces lacking. Slight corrosion. Door non-original, and without locking device. Soldering repairs. Flag on top pole non-original.