ANTIQUE 19thC INDIAN CUTCH SOLID SILVER WATER EWER, VISHNU KISHORE c.1880
Antique late 19th Century Indian (Cutch) hand crafted solid silver large ewer, extremely heavy gauge, decorated all over with typically Cutch chasing work depicting a hunting lion chasing wild antelope amongst scrolling leaves. Cutch silver is distinguished by its closely worked, foliate, repoussé design. The body features a tightly scrolled foliate and floral work and against a finely tooled background, a vacant shield to one side. The silver has been acid tested and shows a 900 standard, the base is marked with the maker's mark "VK". (Vishnu Kishore).
Reference Number: A10431
Antique late 19th Century Indian (Cutch) hand crafted solid silver large ewer, extremely heavy gauge, decorated all over with typically Cutch chasing work depicting a hunting lion chasing wild antelope amongst scrolling leaves. Cutch silver is distinguished by its closely worked, foliate, repoussé design. The body features a tightly scrolled foliate and floral work and against a finely tooled background, a vacant shield to one side. The silver has been acid tested and shows a 900 standard, the base is marked with the maker's mark "VK". (Vishnu Kishore).
Reference Number: A10431
Antique late 19th Century Indian (Cutch) hand crafted solid silver large ewer, extremely heavy gauge, decorated all over with typically Cutch chasing work depicting a hunting lion chasing wild antelope amongst scrolling leaves. Cutch silver is distinguished by its closely worked, foliate, repoussé design. The body features a tightly scrolled foliate and floral work and against a finely tooled background, a vacant shield to one side. The silver has been acid tested and shows a 900 standard, the base is marked with the maker's mark "VK". (Vishnu Kishore).
Reference Number: A10431
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Vishnu Kishore was a skilled Indian silversmith active in the late 19th century, known for producing high-quality silverware, particularly tea sets, trays, ewer juge and decorative tableware. Based in Calcutta (now Kolkata), his work reflected a fusion of British colonial tastes and traditional Indian craftsmanship. His pieces were often adorned with intricate repoussé designs, featuring scrolling foliage, animals, and figural motifs inspired by Indian mythology and Mughal artistry. His silverware was well-regarded among British officials and wealthy patrons in colonial India, many of whom commissioned elaborate sets for their homes. He marked his pieces with "VK," a hallmark that distinguished his work from other Indian silversmiths of the time. While fewer records exist about his life, his craftsmanship remains appreciated among collectors.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 35.5 cm // 13.98 inches
Width: 23.5 cm // 9.25 inches
Depth: 17 cm // 6.69 inches
Weight: 1795 grams // 57.71 ozt