A late 19^th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver bowl, Madras circa 1890

Raj period. Of hemispherical form with a scalloped rim upon a collet foot. The exterior with embossed decoration in the swami style of various Hindu deities within vignettes below a border of half rosettes. Double skinned interior. The foot rim engraved with a presentation inscription reading “½ Mile 2^nd Prize won by T. C. Fisher”.

Diameter – 9.7 cm /3.8 inches

Weight – 136 grams / 4.37 ozt