24th Mar, 2022 10:30

The Spring Fine Sale

 
  Lot 295
 

Oomersi Mawji & Sons (circa 1860-circa 1930) - extremely fine late 19th century Indian silver two-handled rose or punch bowl of circular form, the body exquisitely chased and embossed with elaborate flowers and scroll work to a matt ground and further featuring to one side a polished shield shaped cartouche, engraved with a gryphon crest. At intervals featuring slightly raised detail of animals and birds including wild boar, antelope, dogs, elephants etc, all involved in hunting scenes, the handles formed as winged bird's heads, scrolls and floral supports, raised on a two-tier foot, again ornately floral engraved to a short polished stem. Diam at top 31cm, overall width including handles 44cm, diam of foot 9cm, stamped 'O.M.' and in further group 'BHUJ', 2657gms weight (93oz), complete with ebonised socle and purple velvet lined travelling case (defects to the velvet upholstery), case size 37cm x 37cm x 35cm.

Sold for £18,400


 

Oomersi Mawji & Sons (circa 1860-circa 1930) - extremely fine late 19th century Indian silver two-handled rose or punch bowl of circular form, the body exquisitely chased and embossed with elaborate flowers and scroll work to a matt ground and further featuring to one side a polished shield shaped cartouche, engraved with a gryphon crest. At intervals featuring slightly raised detail of animals and birds including wild boar, antelope, dogs, elephants etc, all involved in hunting scenes, the handles formed as winged bird's heads, scrolls and floral supports, raised on a two-tier foot, again ornately floral engraved to a short polished stem. Diam at top 31cm, overall width including handles 44cm, diam of foot 9cm, stamped 'O.M.' and in further group 'BHUJ', 2657gms weight (93oz), complete with ebonised socle and purple velvet lined travelling case (defects to the velvet upholstery), case size 37cm x 37cm x 35cm.

Auction: The Spring Fine Sale, 24th Mar, 2022

 

Our specially curated Spring Fine Art sale includes selected

  • Ceramics,
  • Glass,
  • Oriental items
  • Paintings
  • Jewellery
  • Silver
  • Clocks
  • Watches
  • Furniture.

Viewing

Saturday 19th March 9.30am – 12.30pm
Monday 21st March 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd March 10am – 4pm

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