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Silver Besamim spice box for Havdalah

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Silver Besamim spice box for Havdalah
Turkish, 19th Century
Height 17cm, width 20cm, depth 15cm

This beautifully decorated besamim - a decorative spice box used in the weekly Jewish ceremony of Havdalah, marking the conclusion of Shabbat (the Sabbath) - is a fine piece of antique Judaica which has been delicately crafted from solid silver. It dates from 19th Century Turkey, during the period of Ottoman rule in the country, and depicts a large silver leaf, intricately engraved and cast to give it a naturalistic feel with branches emerging from it. The spice containers take the form of silver pinecones and are set on top of the branches. These containers have been decorated on their exteriors with a beautiful, textured pattern, and they are surmounted by finials. There are a number of silver hallmarks stamped onto the rims of the spice containers and a further mark on the silver branch.

More Information

Origin:	Turkey
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silver.
Styles / Movements:	Turkish, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15466
Incollect Reference #:	741551

Dimensions

W.	7.87 in;	H.	6.69 in;	D.	5.91 in;
W.	20 cm;	H.	17 cm;	D.	15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.