ANTIQUE 19thC INDIAN CUTCH SOLID SILVER SALVER, MAWJI RAGHAVJI, BHUJ c.1880

Antique 19th Century Indian Colonial solid silver salver, octofoil shaped with bead applied rim and intricately pierced boarder, profusely decorated throughout with flowers, foliate scrolls, dogs hunting wild birds, the tray resting on four ball feet. The detailed engraving is particularly crisp and ornate. Hallmarked M.R BHUJ, Maker's mark for Mawji Raghavji, an important Indian silversmith contemporary of the more prolific Oomersi Mawji, who perfectly demonstrates his rivalling ability in this magnificent piece.

Reference Number: A10265