A pair of Anglo-Indian parcel-gilt silvered sheet metal foot stools, possibly 1880

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A pair of Anglo-Indian parcel-gilt silvered sheet metal foot stools, possibly 1880
Of square form, with velvet-lined padded covers, above a frieze pressed with animals and birds amidst running foliage and flower-heads, the apron centred to each side by a lion mask, one on paw feet, the other on cabriole legs
15¼in. (39cm.) square
Another Anglo-Indian parcel-gilt silvered sheet metal foot stool, probably 1880, of rectangular form with a blue ground and silvered thread embroidered cover, inscribed WELCOME, above a gadrooned bordered frieze with running foliage, twin drop handles, on acanthus capped paw feet -- 16½in. (42cm.) by 14¼in. (36cm.) (3)

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拍品專文

The tradition of silver and gold covered regal furniture existed in the Indian palaces, particularly in the North Eastern provinces, at least over the last five centuries. Not only were the raw materials in abundant supply but these were also valued as symbols of religious and social purity. During the British rule from the mid 19th century, it became fashionable to emulate this method of furnishing on colonial English style carcasses and designs. A photograph of a pair of silvered thrones and other furnishing, in the Viceroy's Durbar tent, Sangrur 1903, illustrates how respected Indian royal idioms were used by the British governors to impress and instill their authority. The method of covering of carved teak furniture with sheet metals continues today.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Amin Jaffer FURNITURE FROM BRITISH INDIA AND CEYLON, A catalogue of the collections in the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum V&A Publications 2001, see illustration plate 69, page 225.