Sterling Silver Tube Spice Box and Candle Holder for Havdalah

Sterling silver spice box (besamin) and candle holder set for havdalah is decorated with a floral motif. This piece is made using the electroforming process, a metal forming process that involves electrodeposition of unformed sterling silver on a model, known in the industry as a mandrel. In essence, the artist builds a thick skin of silver into a rigid surface, enabling the designer to add significant dimensionality and texture to the design.