Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 22nd January 2013

Lot 451

A late 19th century Indian silver beaker

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £250

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Description

A late 19th century Indian silver beaker,

unmarked, Srinagar, Kashmir, circa 1880,

tapering circular form, with chased 'shawl pattern' decoration, with traces of gilding, height 9.8m, approx. weight 4oz.

For similar examples see: Wikinson, W, Indian Silver 1858-1947, private publication, 1999, page 117.