Lot Essay
The arms are those of Moncreiffe
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PROBABLY CALCUTTA, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A RARE PAIR OF INDIAN COLONIAL SILVER MUGS
Probably Calcutta, late 18th/early 19th century
Baluster form on spreading circular foot with rope twist rim and gadroon border, the body repoussé and chased with scrollwork and flowers, with asymmetrical cartouches engraved with a coat-of-arms with crest and motto, and another crest and motto, with leaf-capped scroll handle, marked on bases
5¼in. (13.4cm.) high; 30oz. 10dwt. (953gr.) (2)
Probably Calcutta, late 18th/early 19th century
Baluster form on spreading circular foot with rope twist rim and gadroon border, the body repoussé and chased with scrollwork and flowers, with asymmetrical cartouches engraved with a coat-of-arms with crest and motto, and another crest and motto, with leaf-capped scroll handle, marked on bases
5¼in. (13.4cm.) high; 30oz. 10dwt. (953gr.) (2)