An early 20th century Anglo – Indian silver punch bowl, Madras circa 1910 by T.R. Tawker and Sons

An early 20^th century Anglo – Indian silver punch bowl, Madras circa 1910 by T.R. Tawker and Sons

Raj period. Of hemispherical form with a beaded rim upon a domed pedestal foot. The body with an embossed border in swami pattern of various deities within trailing foliate scrolls between two pamette bands, the underside of the bowl with embossed acanthus leaves. The foot with embossed stylised sepals. Marked underneath T. R. TAWKER & SONS MADRAS SILVER.

Diameter- 28 cm / 11 inches

Height – 19.4 cm / 7.6 inches

Weight- 1293gr/ 45.6oz

Gopinatha Tawker (b.1862) is the chief partner of Tawker & Sons, Jewellers and Merchants of Mount Road Madras. Founded by his father Ranganatha Tawker.

“Mr. GopinathaTawker encourages his brother traders with substantial help, and sometimes with valuable advice. Among his patrons are :– His Majesty the Amir of Afghanistan, H. H. the Shah of Persia, H. H. the Nizam of Hyderabad Their Highnesses the Maharajah* of Mysore, Baroda. Travancore, Patiala, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Dholpur, Benares, and Vizianagram.” The Encyclopaedia of India: Biographical, Historical, Administrative, Commercial - Volume 2 – 1908.