Description

A fine quality antique Indian solid silver claret jug with 2 matching goblets. The claret jug having a curved cobra handle & hand decorated with a pattern known as Kunji, in Europe known as paisley. The centre of the pattern having a tree with mangos. The two stemmed large goblets having the same heavily decorated paisley pattern with serpents to match the claret jug. This style of claret jug & goblets were often used by British officers who were based on the subcontinent of Asia. Not marked but tested as solid silver.

Date

c1890

Weight

Claret Jug 694 grams

Goblets 269 grams & 267 grams

Height

Claret jug 230mm

Goblets 150mm each

Condition.

Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.