{"product_id":"vintage-dugma-israel-silver-plated-havdalah-spice-tower-besamim-box-bells-11","title":"Vintage Dugma Israel Silver Plated Havdalah Spice Tower Besamim Box Bells 11\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptionally large and impressive vintage mid-century silver-plated brass\/metal Havdalah spice tower (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesamim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHadas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), expertly crafted in Israel by the esteemed metalwork maker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDugma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Active during the post-independence Judaica craft boom of the 1950s through the 1970s, Dugma was renowned for producing high-quality, beautifully designed ritual objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tower is designed in the classic Ashkenazi architectural spire style. It rises from a square footed plinth base decorated with embossed foliate scrolls. The lower column has a flared decorative knop that suspends \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour hanging brass bells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The central square spice chamber features an embossed floral motif on the side panels and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehinged, latching door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that opens smoothly to receive aromatic cloves or cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove the chamber, the intermediate roof is guarded by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour cast Lions of Judah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e standing at the corners. This tier supports a beautiful belfry housing an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einternal brass bell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The belfry roof is crowned with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour soaring eagles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the corners, leading up to a tall, elegant steeple spire topped with a sphere and a waving brass flag banner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe side of the base is clearly stamped with the maker's mark: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"DUGMA \/ MADE IN \/ ISRAEL\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"SILVER PLATED\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA marvelous, highly decorative piece of mid-century Israeli Judaica with wonderful acoustic elements from its five internal and external bells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Dugma\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: Israel\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\u003eAge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Circa 1950s–1970s\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\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver-plated brass and cast metal elements\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. 11 inches (28 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\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 263 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\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Excellent vintage condition with a gorgeous, authentic light tarnish\/patina that has been left unpolished to preserve its vintage character. Structurally sound, stable, and complete. One of the four bracket feet on the square base is slightly bent, causing the tower to rest primarily on three feet; however, it remains highly stable and stands proudly upright without wobble. All bells, the flag, and the hinged door are fully intact and functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiterature Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor similar architectural tower-form examples, see:\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\u003eBook Title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTowers of Spices: The Tower-Shape Tradition in Havdalah Spiceboxes\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\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Chaya Benjamin and Marilyn Gold Koolik\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\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1982\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\u003eReference page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Page 37, Item No. 50 (illustrating the classic multi-tiered turret, bell, and flag configuration).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44447586353195,"sku":"829","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20260713_223450.jpg?v=1784675389","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/vintage-dugma-israel-silver-plated-havdalah-spice-tower-besamim-box-bells-11","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}