A mid-20^th unmarked Indian silver model of the Taj Mahal, Bangalore or Bombay circa 1950

Lift off central dome, screw fitted to base, screw affixed, the stand raised upon four bracket feet. Satinised sections throughout. Unmarked apart from a machined S to the interior.

Length – 14.7 cm / 5.75 inches

Weight – 804 grams / 25.85 ozt

One manufacturer of silver models of buildings was Vummidi Ramiah Chetty, Guruswarmy Chetty & Co, Jewellers of Madras and Bombay.