Lot 600A, A fine Indian silver pedestal rose or small punch bowl by Oomersee Mawjee, Bhuj, Kutch, c.1900,

A fine Indian silver pedestal rose or small punch bowl by Oomersee Mawjee, Bhuj, Kutch, c.1900, incuse stamped 'O.M' and 'BHUJ, with well modelled twin elephant head handles, the flowering scroll foliate panels with birds, one centred by a vacant reserve, on a foliate calyx with a circular pedestal, 20.5cm (8in) high, 32.5cm (12.75in) wide overall, 1408g (45.25 oz). See Dehejia, Vidya 'Delight in Design: Indian Silver for the Raj', p. 38ff for a chapter on Oomersee Mawjee & Sons and workshop designs and p. 126ff for Kutch embossed silverware including works by Oomersee Mawjee. See also Wilkinson, W. R. T. 'Indian Silver 1858 - 1947' London 1999, p. 90, image 134 for this incuse mark of Oomersee Mawjee dated 1890 - 1910, and pp. 64-101 for a discussion and images of the work of the Kutch silversmiths including works by Oomersi Mawji.
Estimate £4,000-6,000

Two small holes within the decoration within the domed foot. Very silghtly wobbly on a flat surface. Some downward force has been applied as the pedestal is very slightly off centre. Overall condition is otherwise good.


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Sold for £7,500