ANTIQUE 19thC INDIAN CUTCH SOLID SILVER REPOUSSE WINE BOTTLE, BHUJ c.1880
19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch), Bhuj, Gujarat region hand crafted solid silver wine bottle with removable stopper.
Reference Number: A6393c
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch), Bhuj, Gujarat region hand crafted solid silver wine bottle with removable stopper. Of heavy gauge, decorated all over with typically Cutch chasing, distinguished by its closely worked, foliate and floral reposeé design. The bulbous body adorned with panels of dense scrolled foliate and floral work against a finely tooled background, stopper in the same complimentary style. The shield engraved with a crest, possibly belonging to the Stradling family.
This is an extraordinarily made Indian Colonial piece, excellent workmanship and very heavy gauge. As often the case for Indian silver, the piece is unmarked (acid tested show a 900+ silver standard), but is clearly work of a of prominent Indian Kutch silversmith.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 31cm
Width: 8cm
Weight: 540g
