Name: 20th Century Indian Solid Silver 28th Regiment Ewer, P.Orr & Sons, circa 1900
Brand: P. Orr & Sons
Rating: 5 (76 reviews)

20th Century Indian Solid Silver 28th Regiment Ewer, P.Orr & Sons, circa 1900

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About the Item

Antique early-20th Century Indian Colonial solid silver regimental (28th Regiment) commemorative wine ewer, the top band is beautifully chased and repousse' decorated depicting Hindu gods and goddesses in elaborate cartooches, and the bottom applied with a intertwining snake climbing up the jug, the unusually shaped handle applied with foliage, and lid mounted with a figural finial. Indian silver depicting deities and religious processions are inspired by the bas-reliefs on the famous temples in southern India and is called "Swami", this style is typically from the region of Madras. Hallmarked P.ORR & SONS, MADRAS, the famous firm P. Orr & Sons (the most important silversmith firm in Colonial South India, reputed to be the largest and best appointed establishment of the kind in India). The firm was founded in 1848 by Peter Orr, a watchmaker originally from Edinburgh. It became famous as P Orr & Sons in 1863. Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda, Maharaja Holkar and Maharaja of Cohin commissioned impressive silver pieces presented to the Prince of Wales during his visit to India (1875-76). The firm is particularly known for its "swami silver", depicting Hindu deities such as in this set. P Orr & Sons also produced impressive silver pieces in the Victorian style. As is often the case for Indian silver is unmarked, but acid tested shows a 900+ silver standard, it dates to the 1880's. The front bearing an presentation inscription, '28 Regiment, Mahidpore ava Nagpore, from Colonel T. Talmtean, 23rd May 1888, Presented to Capt. D Wallace 1922. The 28th Punjabis were an infantry regiment in the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1857, as the 20th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. It was designated as the 28th Punjabis in 1903 and became 4th Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 12th Battalion The Punjab Regiment. CONDITION In Great Condition - No Damage. SIZE Height: 39cm Width: 16 x 13cm Weight: 1310g

Creator:
P. Orr & Sons (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver
Place of Origin:
India
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - No Damage.
Seller Location:
Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A64641stDibs: LU1348221612382

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