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19th Century Anglo-indian Kutch Silver Cigarette Case with Lion, Elephant, Bird and Scrolls
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19th Century Anglo-indian Kutch Silver Cigarette Case with Lion, Elephant, Bird and Scrolls

19th century
Description

Splendid Anglo-Indian Kutch silver large cigarette case in the manner of Oomersi Mawji. Rectangular body with rounded corners is profusely embossed with scrolls in typical Bhuj style that is distinguished by its closely worked, foliate and floral repoussé motifs.

The case is further decorated with figural animal inserts - an elephant and a mythical bird to cover and a stylised lion with a smaller elephant to reverse.

Absolutely stunning example of Indian silverwork craftsmanship of this period.

Made in Cutch, Bhuj, India, c. 1880's, British Raj period.

XRF tested for sterling silver

135.37 g / 4.35 t oz

12.5 x 8.5 x 0.8 cm overall

11.3 x 7.6 cm inside

Very good antique condition. Few tiny dings; shallow depression to elephant; clasp a bit stiff; slight gaping along the edge in one spot.

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.8cm (0.31")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1065085
Dealers Internal Reference
3324
Description
Splendid Anglo-Indian Kutch silver large cigarette case in the manner of Oomersi Mawji.
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Rectangular body with rounded corners is profusely embossed with scrolls in typical Bhuj style that is distinguished by its closely worked, foliate and floral repoussé motifs.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. 19th century Anglo-Indian Kutch silver cigarette case with lion, elephant, bird and scrolls
fig 1. 19th Century Anglo-indian Kutch Silver Cigarette Case with Lion, Elephant, Bird and Scrolls

The case is further decorated with figural animal inserts - an elephant and a mythical bird to cover and a stylised lion with a smaller elephant to reverse.

Absolutely stunning example of Indian silverwork craftsmanship of this period.

fig 2. 19th century Anglo-Indian Kutch silver cigarette case with lion, elephant, bird and scrolls
fig 2. 19th Century Anglo-indian Kutch Silver Cigarette Case with Lion, Elephant, Bird and Scrolls

Made in Cutch, Bhuj, India, c. 1880's, British Raj period.

XRF tested for sterling silver

135.37 g / 4.35 t oz

12.5 x 8.5 x 0.8 cm overall

11.3 x 7.6 cm inside

Very good antique condition. Few tiny dings; shallow depression to elephant; clasp a bit stiff; slight gaping along the edge in one spot.

Height
0.8cm (0.31")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1065085
Dealers Internal Ref
3324
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2023
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19th century Anglo-Indian Kutch silver cigarette case with lion, elephant, bird and scrolls
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