ANTIQUE 19thC RARE INDIAN SOLID SILVER PAIR OF LARGE BASKETS, SOUTH INDIA c.1890
19th Century pair of Indian hand-crafted Silver Baskets, each of circular form, beautifully chased with panels alternating Hindu deities and flowers, each base is also chased depicting animals and figures included in a scrolling foliage.
Each base is Hallmarked French import silver (swan, 900+ standard). The pair of baskets probably date to the 1890's.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2800
DESCRIPTION
Antique
19th Century rare pair of Indian hand-crafted Solid Silver Baskets, each of circular form, beautifully chased with panels alternating Hindu deities and flowers, each base is also chased depicting animals and figures included in a scrolling foliage.
The piece features a stunning quality and unusual details, such as anthropomorphic leaves and the swing-handles cast simulating intertwined rope-work.
Large and decorative pair, one of the finest examples we have ever seen, most probably from South India (the hindu god imagery is usually from Madras). Each base is Hallmarked French import silver (swan, 900+ standard). The pair of baskets probably date to the 1890's.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - no damage.
SIZE
Height (with handle): 23cm
Width (each): 26.5cm
Total silver Weight: 1730g
