Indian Royal interest – A George V Art Deco sterling silver trophy, Birmingham 1935 by Joseph Gloster Ltd

Indian Royal interest – A George V Art Deco sterling silver trophy, Birmingham 1935 by Joseph Gloster Ltd

Of elongated circular form upon a circular foot, the twin handles formed a geometric fan sections, the pull off domed lid surmounted by a geometric fan form finial. The front engraved “Bhopal Yacht Club Regatta 1941 The Corinthian Cup presented by Her Highness the Begum of Bhopal”. Fully and part-marked.

Height – 22.8 cm / 9 inches

Weight – 451 grams / 14.5 ozt

Maimoona Sultan Shah Banu Begum Sahiba (1900–1982) wife of Hamidullah Khan (1894 – 1960) was the last ruling Nawab of the princely salute state of Bhopal.