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FINE KUTCH SILVER TEAPOT, Possibly Bhuj, Kutch, Western India, ca. 1870 – 1890.
FINE KUTCH SILVER TEAPOT, Possibly Bhuj, Kutch, Western India, ca. 1870 – 1890.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail This silver teapot was produced in the 19th century, Kutch, colonial India. Repoussé and chasing techniques were used to shape this teapot. This teapot was possibly part of a larger set ...read more
Fly-Whisk, Zardosi & Silver, Possibly Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Eastern India, ca. 1895 – 1905.
Fly-Whisk, Zardosi & Silver, Possibly Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Eastern India, ca. 1895 – 1905.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail Fly whisks are commonly referred as Chamara or Chauri. This exquisite Chauri is masterfully adorned with intricate zardosi work, showcasing embellishments that beautifully emulate the vibrant appearance of peacock feathers. The ...read more
Harlequin Tongs, Silver, Birmingham, London, United Kingdom, ca. 1850-1870.
Harlequin Tongs, Silver, Birmingham, London, United Kingdom, ca. 1850-1870.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail Sugar tongs were an essential part of the traditional English tea service, used for lifting sugar cubes into delicate teacups. First introduced in the 17th century, sugar tongs developed out of ...read more
Milk Strainer, Silver, Possibly Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, Western India, ca. 1875-90.
Milk Strainer, Silver, Possibly Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, Western India, ca. 1875-90.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail This particular silver milk strainer from Kutch is an exquisite example of colonial-era craftsmanship, blending utility with ornate artistry. Its overall form is bulbous at the base and gently tapering towards ...read more
Milk Strainer/Cream Jug, Silver, Possibly Bhowanipore, West Bengal, Eastern India, ca. 1890-1920.
Milk Strainer/Cream Jug, Silver, Possibly Bhowanipore, West Bengal, Eastern India, ca. 1890-1920.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail Indian silver usually refers to the silverware made during the colonial period. Calcutta style was notably associated with workshops in Bhowanipore, where firms like Dass & Dutt thrived. This milk strainer belongs ...read more
Parasol Handle, Silver, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, ca. 1875-1900.
Parasol Handle, Silver, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, ca. 1875-1900.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail This silver parasol handle, crafted in Chennai between 1875 and 1900, belongs to the well-known style of “Swami silver.” The handle is long and slightly tapering, made to serve as the ...read more
Pill Box, Silver, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, ca. 1870-1890.
Pill Box, Silver, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, ca. 1870-1890.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail In British India, the lifestyle of the colonial elite uniquely influenced the types of silver objects they commissioned, often leading to designs that harmoniously blended European forms with rich local traditions. A ...read more
Pot, Silver, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, ca. 1865-85.
Pot, Silver, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, ca. 1865-85.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail This Silver pot is crafted using the repoussé technique. It opens up like a flower in the moonlight. At the centre, framed within arch-like mandorlas, figures—possibly avatars of Viṣṇu or ethereal ...read more
Rare and Magnificent Tray, Silver, Possibly Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, Western India, ca 1870.
Rare and Magnificent Tray, Silver, Possibly Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, Western India, ca 1870.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail This silver tray from Kutch is a striking example of the artistry and skill that made the Bhuj workshops famous in the late nineteenth century. Circular in shape, it has a ...read more
Rare Fish Shape Spoon Rest, Silver, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, ca. 1870.
Rare Fish Shape Spoon Rest, Silver, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, ca. 1870.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail This rare silver spoon rest, crafted during the colonial period, is a fine example of how utilitarian objects could be elevated into works of art. Used in kitchens to rest a ...read more
Tea Caddy, Silver, Kolkata, West Bengal, Eastern India, ca.1810-1820.
Tea Caddy, Silver, Kolkata, West Bengal, Eastern India, ca.1810-1820.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Details This silverware was likely produced in early 19th-century Calcutta. The Lion finial on top attracts the viewer’s eye. The lion appears victorious, alert, and progressing. Lion is a symbol of power ...read more
Tea Caddy, Silver, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, North-Eastern India, ca. 1890.
Tea Caddy, Silver, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, North-Eastern India, ca. 1890.
REGISTERED ANTIQUITY - NON-EXPORTABLE ITEM. Object Detail This is a silver tea ware with a beautiful bulbous body that tapers subtly towards the top, culminating in a flat, attachable lid. Its overall globular form is reminiscent of exquisite ...read more
