A late 19^th century Anglo – Indian Raj unmarked silver salt, Kashmir Srinagar circa 1890

Of bulbous form upon a square base, with chased decoration in Rosette pattern below a stylised leaf border, gilt interior. Together with an early 20^th century Indian silver salt, circa 1930, the hemispherical bowl with chased leaf vignettes and removable interior liner, all upon an octagonal base. (2)

Kashmir length – 5 cm / 2 inches

Gross weight – 99 grams / 3.18 ozt

It is interesting to note that an 1890’s Liberty 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.