1910 Kashmiri Sterling Silver Serving Dish with Chinar Leaf and Paisley Motif - Indian Silver (234 g)

$725.00
A lovely small 9" solid silver serving dish made by the world famous silversmiths of Kashmir in the early 20th century. Chinar (Oriental Plane Tree) leaf is a common motif of Kashmir who celebrate its splendorous fall colors. No makers marks (typical). Spectacular hand chased repousse design covers every surface. Weight is about 234 grams. Fair condition with some minor losses (please look carefully at the photos). looks as though it may have been parcel gilt at one time with trace areas of gold remaining. Condition is good enough that it is suitable to be pressed into service and the losses are not likely to be noticed. Purchased in London antiquities market. Check out some of my other sterling Indian silver here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=38398103 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A lovely small 9" solid silver serving dish made by the world famous silversmiths of Kashmir in the early 20th century. Chinar (Oriental Plane Tree) leaf is a common motif of Kashmir who celebrate its splendorous fall colors. No makers marks (typical). Spectacular hand chased repousse design covers every surface. Weight is about 234 grams. Fair condition with some minor losses (please look carefully at the photos). looks as though it may have been parcel gilt at one time with trace areas of gold remaining. Condition is good enough that it is suitable to be pressed into service and the losses are not likely to be noticed. Purchased in London antiquities market. Check out some of my other sterling Indian silver here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=38398103 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP