A pair of mid-20^th century Anglo – Indian Raj unmarked silver standing bowls, Bombay circa 1940

The bowls of petal form raised on tri-S scroll base leading to a domed foot with six cartouche protrusions. The bowls with embossed decoration of alternating panels of organic forms and hill village scenes, each with a vacant shield shape cartouche to front. The bases similarly embossed with flower sprays, the protrusions with engraved latticework. (2)

Height – 33.5 cm / 13.15 inches

Weight – 2332 grams / 74.98 ozt

A pair of standing vases with ‘hill village scenes’ circa 1920 is illustrated 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. 24, fig. 24.