Elaborate Spice Tower – Silver Filigree

Spice Tower. [Europe, 18th century?]. Silver (unmarked), filigree; set with gemstones. The base in the shape of a wide tray is positioned on three legs. The tower is elevated and attached to the tray with three legs spread sideways; consists of six spires (two windows in each) on top of which are birds, attached with two hinges and chains (one chain is missing) for opening. Height: 19 cm, width: 19 cm. Head of one bird is missing. Two gemstones are missing.