S/4946 Antique Treen 19th Century Yew Wood Spice Tower

A rare small yew wood 19th century spice tower, inscribed on its original oval label, 'A Trifle from Brighton'. The two sections have a protruding double lid with a screw thread ball finial above two screw compartments for spices and a small stepped foot. It has a lovely grain, colour and patination, as often found in yew wood items.

Sold 4 in. (10 cm.) High
2 in. (5 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1840