A late 19^th / early 20^th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver twin handled standing cup, Kashmir circa 1900

Of baluster form upon a pedestal domed foot, the applied C scroll handles chased to resemble snakes. The body with chased decoration in shawl pattern, with a vacant shield shape cartouche to the front.

Height – 23.1 cm / 9.1 inches

Weight – 1046 grams / 33.63 ozt

For further reading on Kashmir silver and shawl 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. 108.