SILVER BESAMIM JEWISH SPICE CONTAINER, TOWER

JUDAICA RUSSIAN SILVER BESAMIM SPICE CONTAINER, TOWER
This is a sterling silver Judaica spice tower designed in the form of a tower, adorned with delicate filigree work and a flag. Commonly used spices for Havdalah rituals include cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom, which are typically stored in a specially decorated Besamim box. The Havdalah spice mix consists of cinnamon chips, orange peel, rosebuds, cloves, and green cardamom pods.
HALLMARKS: '84' for silver content and other marks.
CONDITION: The item is in very good, used condition. For additional information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. Property from the distinguished collection of private Judaic collector in Israel; 2. Ishtar Auctions LTD, Tel Aviv, Israel, April 20, 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: 8 1/2 inches (21.5 cm). Weight: 158 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $700 - $3,000 (significantly lower than today's market price).
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, silver spice containers were sold on Live Auctioneers and Christie's for $7,000 (10 years ago), $7,000 (8 years ago), $9,850 (23 years ago), and $10,000 (9 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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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