Indian Kutch silver double spirit measure cup with snake handle and flower embossing
Antique early 20th century Edwardian sterling silver double spirit measure cup (jigger) modelled on ornamental Gujarat water jugs. Tapering body with elaborate embossing all over and a figural cobra snake handle.
The top and bottom are trimmed with palmette friezes and the jigger is relief-decorated with blooming flowerheads, leaves and scrolling foliage in elaborate Kutch silver design.
Fantastic example of Indian silversmithing traditions that will elevate any cocktail hour.
Made in Gujarat, India, c. 1910s, Colonial Raj period
The cup has been XRF tested for 925 sterling silver.
70.02 g / 2.25 t oz
9 cm tall
5 cm base diameter
3.5 cm top diameter
25 and 45 ml capacity
Good antique condition. The upper and lower rims have numerous dings and few pinched spots; there is a shallow dent to the upper part which is not immediately visible due to the embossing.
Antique early 20th century Edwardian sterling silver double spirit measure cup (jigger) modelled on ornamental Gujarat water jugs. Tapering body with elaborate embossing all over and a figural cobra snake handle.
The top and bottom are trimmed with palmette friezes and the jigger is relief-decorated with blooming flowerheads, leaves and scrolling foliage in elaborate Kutch silver design.
Fantastic example of Indian silversmithing traditions that will elevate any cocktail hour.
Made in Gujarat, India, c. 1910s, Colonial Raj period
The cup has been XRF tested for 925 sterling silver.
70.02 g / 2.25 t oz
9 cm tall
5 cm base diameter
3.5 cm top diameter
25 and 45 ml capacity
Good antique condition. The upper and lower rims have numerous dings and few pinched spots; there is a shallow dent to the upper part which is not immediately visible due to the embossing.
Antique early 20th century Edwardian sterling silver double spirit measure cup (jigger) modelled on ornamental Gujarat water jugs. Tapering body with elaborate embossing all over and a figural cobra snake handle.
The top and bottom are trimmed with palmette friezes and the jigger is relief-decorated with blooming flowerheads, leaves and scrolling foliage in elaborate Kutch silver design.
Fantastic example of Indian silversmithing traditions that will elevate any cocktail hour.
Made in Gujarat, India, c. 1910s, Colonial Raj period
The cup has been XRF tested for 925 sterling silver.
70.02 g / 2.25 t oz
9 cm tall
5 cm base diameter
3.5 cm top diameter
25 and 45 ml capacity
Good antique condition. The upper and lower rims have numerous dings and few pinched spots; there is a shallow dent to the upper part which is not immediately visible due to the embossing.
