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1830s Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug

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A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian colonial silver jug made by Hamilton & Co; part of our dining silverware collection. This magnificent antique Indian silver jug has an oval rounded form onto a circular spreading collet style foot. The body of this impressive jug is embellished with finely chased floral and foliate decoration on a matte background, incorporating large opposing scroll designs to the posterior surface. The upper rim is encompassed with a plain applied molded border. This impressive example of antique silverware is fitted with an exceptional cast S scrolling handle ornamented with a large scrolling leaf design to the handpiece, incorporated into the thumbpiece. The underside of this exceptional Indian silver jug features the contemporary engraved inscription 'Karen Louise' in addition to the hallmarks The interior and underside of the jug retains the original gilding; the gilding to the underside indicates the high quality of the piece. This magnificent example of Indian silverware is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Condition This antique Indian silver jug is a magnificent gauge of silver, magnificent quality and in exceptional condition; this jug shows no signs of wear. The chased decoration is all exceptionally sharp. The Indian hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are all very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 18.7cm/7.4" Width 9.1cm/3.6" Height 11.8cm/4.6" Weight 18.1 troy ounces/564g Maker: Hamilton & Co. Date: circa 1830 Origin: Calcutta, India Video: a video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silver jug.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.6 in (11.69 cm)Diameter: 7.4 in (18.8 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C11461stDibs: LU1200219027362

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