A pair of late 19^th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver salts, Kashmir circa 1900

Raj period, each of bulbous form upon a square base, with chased decoration in Rosette pattern below a stylised leaf border, traces of gilding to interior. (2)

Length – 4.5 cm / 1.75 inches

Weight – 113 grams / 3.63 ozt

It is interesting to note that an 1890’s Liberty's catalogue Kashmir silver salts (erroneously described Cutch work) were sold as ‘Yuletide gifts’. (Wilkinson P.110)

A Kashmir bowl of the same form as this salt is illustrated on Wilkinson P. 112

For further reading on Kashmir silver and Rosette pattern see Wilkinson, W., (1999)., Indian Silver 1858-1947: Decorative Silver from the Indian Sub-Continent and Burma Made by Local Craftsmen in Western Forms. London, Wynyard R T Wilkinson, P. 103-108.