Four graduating rectangular tiers with filigree ball and flag finial in the form of a deer. Matching filigree square base, set on ball and claw feet. Single bell in belfry section and circled at base by four pennants. Hinged door. Height: 13.5 inches.

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TALL GERMAN SILVER FILIGREE SPICE TOWER.

18th-century

A very fine and complete example of a classic form. For another example see Jüdische Türme aus Schwabische Gmünd (2001) p. 69.