{"product_id":"antique-1860-warsaw-silver-besamim-spice-tower-l-gold-workshop-rare-syrenka-mark","title":"Antique 1860 Warsaw Silver Besamim Spice Tower - L. Gold Workshop - Rare Syrenka Mark","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a museum-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-century Polish Silver Besamim (Spice) Tower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hallmarked for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarsaw, 1860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This piece is a significant example of Judaica, originating from the prestigious workshop of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL. Gold (Л.ГОЛЬД)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a celebrated silversmith active in the Jewish quarter of Warsaw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding nearly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the tower is constructed of solid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84 Zolotnik (.875) silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It features a classic architectural form with a square, weighted base supporting a central spice chamber. The chamber is decorated with intricate, hand-engraved foliate and geometric \"bright-cut\" patterns and includes a functional hinged door with a secure latch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is notable for retaining its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal \"dry\" antique patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which has not been compromised by modern over-polishing—a crucial detail for the serious collector. It features several tiers of suspended silver bells, all of which are present and intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Silver (.875 Purity \/ 84 Zolotnik)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 9 inches (22.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 116 Grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warsaw, Poland (Imperial Russian Partition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L. Gold (Л.ГОЛЬД)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tower is in excellent antique condition. All bells are original and present. The hinged door and latch function perfectly. The structure is sound with no significant dents or historical repairs. As is common with towers of this age, the very top of the spire likely originally held a small silver flag; however, the spherical finial remains intact and the silhouette is well-balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmark Identification \u0026amp; Authentication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base features a complete and authoritative row of hallmarks that justify its high-tier status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCity Mark (Warsaw Mermaid):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyrenka (Mermaid)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark identifies this specifically as Warsaw production. This mark is significantly rarer and more sought after by Judaica specialists than the standard Imperial Russian Eagle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Master:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLev Oleks (Л.У)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a well-documented Deputy Assay Master in Warsaw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker’s Mark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eЛ.ГОЛЬД\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, verifying the piece as an authentic product of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL. Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the official Imperial silver standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld Hallmarks - Volume I: Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e William B. Whetstone, Danusia V. Nikotina, Lindy L. Lindquist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 248 (Illustrating the Warsaw Mermaid \"Syrenka\" and the assay marks for Lev Oleks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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