ANTIQUE 19thC INDIAN ELEPHANT FOOT WINE COOLERS / PLANTERS, PETER ORR c.1850
19th Century Indian Colonial unusual pair of elephant foot wine coolers or planters, very stylish and elegant pair, mounted with a removable silver rims.
Hallmarked ORR SILVER 17, made by the famous English colonial silversmith Peter Nicholas Orr (1851-1860), later P. Orr & Sons.
Reference Number: C6357
DESCRIPTION
Antique mid-19th Century Indian Colonial very rare and unusual pair of elephant foot wine coolers or planters, very stylish and elegant pair, mounted with a removable silver rims. Perfect to display exotic plants or simply to hold a small buckets of ice to chill the drinks of choice. Hallmarked ORR SILVER 17, made by the famous English colonial silversmith Peter Nicholas Orr (1851-1860), later P. Orr & Sons, undoubtedly 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. P Orr & Sons also produced impressive silver pieces in the Victorian style, can be seen in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London).
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 18cm
Width: 18 x 16cm
Weight: 1260g
