Spice container. Austro-Hungarian Empire, late 19th century.
Silver (marked, maker's mark: EE); filigree.
Spice container shaped as a two-storied tower, with a spiked turret topped by a flag and three additional flags flying from the corners of the lower story ceiling. Flower-shaped decoration at the tip of the turret and two hooks (for bells?) near the flag.
Height: 24 cm. Fair-good condition. Old soldering repairs. Bends. Missing flag on lower story ceiling. Flawed door-locking mechanism.