This is an exquisite, vintage mid-to-late 20th-century 925 Sterling Silver Besamim (Spice) Tower, traditionally used during the Havdalah ceremony marking the close of Shabbat.

Crafted in a classic architectural turret form, the tower features a square-section central spice chamber adorned with traditional repoussé and wirework detailing. The chamber has a fully functional, hinged door with a friction-fit loop closure, revealing a clean interior for fragrant cloves, myrtle, or cinnamon. The door itself is hand-engraved with the Hebrew word "בסמים" (Besamim/Spices).

Suspended from the lower corners of the spice chamber are four delicate sterling silver bells that chime softly when the tower is held. The top of the chamber transitions into a tall, tapering spire surmounted by a classic orb and a larger swallowtail pennant flag. This main flag is stamped with the Star of David (Magen David) and a "925" purity mark.

The Israeli Pomegranate Hallmark:

The four pivoting flags at the corners of the chamber each feature a microscopic, highly detailed hallmark that resembles a pinecone, pineapple, or stylized leaf. This mark is the official state silver assay certification mark of the Standards Institution of Israel (SII).

While the official gold certification stamp in Israel is the David's Harp (Kinnor David), the official state mark for verified sterling silver is the Pomegranate. Depicted with its traditional "crowned" calyx and segmented seed-bearing body, the tiny stamp is easily mistaken under a jeweler's loupe for a pinecone or pineapple. Its presence on each of the four separate pivoting flags serves as legal, state-certified provenance that every individual, movable component of this tower was submitted to and officially passed the metallurgical standards of the State of Israel to guarantee genuine 92.5% silver purity.

Item Details

• Origin: Israel

• Age: Circa 1960s–1980s (Vintage)

• Material: Solid .925 Sterling Silver (acid-tested and state-verified)

• Weight: Approximately 141 grams (approx. 4.19 Troy Ounces of fine silver)

• Dimensions: Approx. 8.5" Tall; 2.25" Base Diameter

• Markings: Stamped "925" on the lower base rim and on the top flag alongside the Magen David. Each of the four pivoting side flags is officially stamped with the micro-hallmark of the Standards Institution of Israel (the state Pomegranate assay mark).

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The structural integrity is outstanding with no dents, deep scratches, or repairs. The hinged door is perfectly aligned, and the friction latch secures snugly. All four dangling bells and all pivoting flags are completely intact. A gorgeous, rich natural patina highlights the intricate repoussé metalwork.

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