JUDAICA RUSSIAN SILVER BESAMIM SPICE BOX

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JUDAICA RUSSIAN SILVER BESAMIM HAVDALA SPICE BOX, CONTAINER, 1896-1897
This is a very collectible Russian enameled silver tower-form Besamim Box, used to hold spices for the Havdalah ceremony, which marks the close of the Jewish Shabbat. It features turquoise and purple enamel decoration and dates back to 1896-1897.
HALLMARKS: '84' for silver standard and 'AK' in Cyrillic for Antip Ivanovich Kuzmichev, Moscow, 1856-1897, owner of the factory of gold and silver products (Postnikova-Loseva #2195). Also, the screw lid on base monogrammed 'PLA'.
CONDITION: Overall condition is good. Shows some signs of age. Nice patina throught. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From a Long Island, NY Home, USA, November 12, 2022; 2. Antique Arena Inc, Brooklyn, NY, USA, February 18, 2023 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please print this page). History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 3 7/8 x 1 1/8 inches (10 x 3 cm). Weight: 2.67 ozt (82 grams).
ESTIMATED PRICE: $3,000 - $20,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian silver besamim spice containers were sold on Live Auctioneers and Sotheby's for $28,000 (NO enamel, 9 years ago), $37,000 (NO enamel, 9 years ago), $37,500 (NO enamel, 4 years ago), and $55,000 (WITH enamel, 11 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
INTERESTING FACT: Items made by Antip Ivanovich Kuzmichev are very rare and very expensive. A few years ago, these items were sold on Live Auctioneers, Sotheby's, and Christie's for $50,000, $52,500 $63,550, and $116,500 - please refer to the screenshots for details.
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A LIFETIME WARRANTY is provided for the originality of this particular item manufactured during the described period of time.
BEST INVESTMENT: If you are an individual or an investment company concerned about preserving your capital in these uncertain times, items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY are the best way to do so. Consider this: traditional banks typically offer annual returns of 1-3% on your funds, while inflation exceeds 5%. In contrast, collectible items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY can yield a minimum profit of 30-50% per year - with no associated risks. Some of our items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY have the potential to generate immediate profits of 100% or even more!! By the way, our estimated price is much lower than the market price for this item now. Please explore our "HISTORY of SALES" section and look at the screenshots for samples of similar items sold at renowned auctions, such as Sotheby's, Christie's, Live Auctioneers, eBay, and more. The choice is YOURS.

HAVDALAH: Havdalah is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and holidays, and ushers in the new week. In Judaism, Shabbat ends - and the new week begins-at nightfall on Saturday. Havdalah may be recited as soon as three stars are visible in the night sky. Some communities delay the Havdalah until later, in order to prolong Shabbat. If for some reason one cannot recite Havdalah on Saturday night, it may be observed as late as Tuesday evening. Havdalah is normally recited over kosher wine or kosher grape juice, although other beverages (except for water) may be used if wine or grape juice are not available. On completion of the Shabbat, a special braided Havdalah candle with more than one wick is lit, and a prayer is recited, and it is customary to gaze at one 's fingernails reflecting the light of the candle. Spices, often stored in a decorative spice container, are handed around so that everyone can smell the fragrance. In the Sephardi community, branches of aromatic plants are used for this purpose. After Yom Kippur, a candle is used but not spices.
Condition Report: Used