An early 20th century Anglo – Indian Raj unmarked silver parcel gilt and enamel milk jug and twin handled sugar bowl, Kashmir, Srinagar circa 1900-20

Of circular baluster from with a spiked arched rim and C scroll handles. The bodies with chased decoration in ‘Arabesque pattern’ with boteh and trailing flowers, reserved with opaque dark blue and turquoise enamel, all against a gilt ground. Both raised on a pierced and chased organically formed splay foot. (2)

Sugar bowl length – 13.5 cm / 5.5 inches

Weight – 363 grams / 11.67 ozt

“Occasionally, silver made in Kashmir was enamelled in the same manner as the locally made copper wares. (…) The bright colours used in the enamel work were intended to imitate the precious or semi-precious stones that were sometimes used on more expensive pieces.” 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. 106.