ANTIQUE 19THC RARE INDIAN BURMESE SOLID SILVER MASSIVE HANGING PLAQUE C.1880
19th Century Indian Burmese Silver hanging plaque / panel, massive size and extremely heavy gauge, crisp decoration, embossed in very high relief, the scene depicts a battle with soldiers assaulting a city, riding horses and elephants, the hinged brackets to the top are modelled like horses.
Acid tested, shows a 900+ standard. The frame is engraved with a pricked Indian inscription, this piece dates to the 1880's.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A1737
Description
Antique 19th Century rare Indian Burmese Solid Silver hanging plaque / panel, massive size and extremely heavy gauge, crisp decoration, embossed in very high relief, the scene depicts a battle with soldiers assaulting a city, riding horses and elephants, the hinged brackets to the top are modelled like horses. The silver is thick and the workmanship exceptional, the style is typically Burmese, as often the case the silver is not hallmarked, but acid tested shows a 900+ standard. The frame is engraved with a pricked Indian inscription, this piece dates to the 1880's.
Condition
In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear.
Size
Height: 43cm
Width: 52cm
Weight: 2318g
