An Anglo–Indian répoussé silver salt
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About this item
Répoussé silver salt
Probably Kashmir, India,
Circa 1900
Unmarked
Measure:
4.2 cm square x 3.5 cm high (approx.) Weight – 40 grams
Raj period, bulbous form with a square rim on a counter set square base. The whole chased decoration in Rosette Pattern.
A Liberty of London catalogue from the 1890’s advertises Kashmir silver salts (erroneously described Cutch work) as ‘Yuletide gifts’. (Wilkinson P.110) A Kashmir bowl of similar form is illustrated on Wilkinson P. 112
For further reading on Kashmir silver and Rosette pattern see Wilkinson, W., (1999)., Indian Silver 1858-1947: Decorative Silver from the Indian Sub-Continent and Burma Made by Local Craftsmen in Western Forms. London, Wynyard R T Wilkinson, P. 103-108.
Additional Information
10548 (AB-86472)
W: 4.2cm (1.7")H: 3.5cm (1.4")D: 4.2cm (1.7")
19th Century, Early 20th Century, Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
