1830s Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug

This magnificent antique Indian silver jug has an oval rounded form onto a circular spreading collet style foot.

The body of this impressive jug is embellished with finely chased floral and foliate decoration on a matte background, incorporating large opposing scroll designs to the posterior surface.

The upper rim is encompassed with a plain applied molded border.

This impressive example of antique silverware is fitted with an exceptional cast S scrolling handle ornamented with a large scrolling leaf design to the handpiece, incorporated into the thumbpiece.

The underside of this exceptional Indian silver jug features the contemporary engraved inscription ‘Karen Louise’ in addition to the hallmarks

The interior and underside of the jug retains the original gilding; the gilding to the underside indicates the high quality of the piece.

This magnificent example of Indian silverware is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

Condition
This antique Indian silver jug is a magnificent gauge of silver, magnificent quality and in exceptional condition; this jug shows no signs of wear. The chased decoration is all exceptionally sharp. The Indian hallmarks struck to the underside of the base are all very clear.

Dimensions
Length from back of handle to tip of lip 18.7cm/7.4″
Width 9.1cm/3.6″
Height 11.8cm/4.6″

Weight
18.1 troy ounces/564g

Maker: Hamilton & Co.
Date: circa 1830
Origin: Calcutta, India

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