What is colonial indian silver?

Colonial indian silver refers to decorative and functional items produced in India during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, often under British influence. These objects include presentation trophies, bowls, vases, and boxes. Craftsmen in regions such as Kutch and Burma created these pieces using traditional silversmithing methods, incorporating local motifs like hunting scenes into forms suited for British patrons.

How do I date these silver items?

Dating relies on stylistic evidence, engraved inscriptions, and historical context recorded in the piece. Items often span the nineteenth century, Edwardian era, and specific decades up to 1940. Military trophies typically bear precise dates relating to regiments such as the Assam Valley Light Horse, while other objects are attributed through regional design characteristics.

What forms do these silver pieces take?

The surviving pieces take various decorative and practical forms, including large baluster vases, footed bowls, and decorative trays. Smaller items comprise lidded jars, spice boxes, and condiment sets. Many of these objects feature dense repoussé decoration depicting local wildlife, foliage, or figures engaged in traditional hunts.

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Colonial Indian silver pieces are heavy display vessels and boxes reflecting regional workshops, and a collector buys them for their distinct chased ornament and historical association.

Antique Walking Stick Henry Borlase Stevens Military Interest Colonial India

19th century

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Antique Walking Stick Henry Borlase Stevens Military Interest Colonial India

From Roger Bradbury Antiques

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Antique Indian Colonial Silver Soup Tureen Circa 1830

19th century

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Antique Indian Colonial Silver Soup Tureen Circa 1830

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19th century

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Pair of Madras Silver Menu Holders

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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19th century

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An Unusual Early Carved Wood Back Scratcher with White Metal Inlay Possibly Silver

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£195

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19th century

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A Large Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch Trophy Cup

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£1,250

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Antique Walking Stick Henry Borlase Stevens Military Interest Colonial India

Antique Indian Colonial Silver Soup Tureen Circa 1830

Pair of Madras Silver Menu Holders

An Unusual Early Carved Wood Back Scratcher with White Metal Inlay Possibly Silver

A Large Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch Trophy Cup

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