James Isidor Kaiser
Isidor Kaiser was born on May 6th 1890 in Berlin Westphalia, Germany. He was active in the paper industry in the US between the years 1912-1921. In 1921 Isidor returned to Berlin and became a paper goods entrepreneur.
Throughout his life, Isidor showed great interest in old masters antiques and silverware and built a formidable collection before WWII. In 1939 he relocated to Copenhagen, Denmark along with his estate where he continued to the grow his collection.
Isidor passed away in 1965 at the age of 75. He bequeathed his estate to his two remaining brothers, who resided in Israel (after having immigrated there in 1935). His beneficiaries sold most of the estate in Copenhagen in 1966 through a company called Dr. Ernst Hauswefell, the remains were sent to Israel and divided between the two heirs.
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LOT 31407:
A Silver and Parcel Gilt Spice Tower, Warsaw, Poland , 1868
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Sold for: $1,800 (₪6,210)
₪6,210
Start price:
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Estimated price :
$800 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium: 20%
VAT: 18%
On commission only
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A Silver and Parcel Gilt Spice Tower, Warsaw, Poland , 1868
Square base surmounted by a baluster stem embossed with flowers. The drum also embossed with flowers, accented with suspended, gilt bells on the bottom of each corner and sculpted lions on the top of each corner. The turret also accented by a gilt bell and topped by sculpted eagles, surmounted by a gilt pennant. Fully marked, maker's mark (on base). Probably from the Avraham Reiner workshop.
Height: 27.5 cm; weight: 252 gr
Literature: For a very similar example see: "Spice Towers", Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1982, num. 38 in the catalogue.
Provenance: Estate of Isidor Kaiser, Copenhagen-Hamburg.
Condition: For a detailed condition report, please contact us at info@hammersite.com
