28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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AN INDIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TEA CUP AND SAUCER
Northern India, second half 19th century
AN INDIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TEA CUP AND SAUCER
Northern India, second half 19th century
Comprising a lidded tea cup, of cylindrical shape, with rounded underside and gently everted rim, with a curved handle on one side, and surmounted by a tapering, circular lid with a bulbous finial, below the rim and around the edge of the lid two decorative parcel-gilt friezes incised with scrolling floral sprays, the body engraved on one side with an oval dedicatory cartouche in Urdu in nasta'liq script, and on the latter in English reading S. M. Moens Esq.re, both cartouches surrounded by a vegetal crown; and a matching circular saucer, with everted rim, and the same parcel-gilt vegetal band present on the the lid and body of the tea cup, located around the rim on both the exterior and interior.
13cm high (together)
8cm diameter the tea cup
14.5cm diameter the saucer
501 grams
Sold for £467
AN INDIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TEA CUP AND SAUCER
Northern India, second half 19th century
Comprising a lidded tea cup, of cylindrical shape, with rounded underside and gently everted rim, with a curved handle on one side, and surmounted by a tapering, circular lid with a bulbous finial, below the rim and around the edge of the lid two decorative parcel-gilt friezes incised with scrolling floral sprays, the body engraved on one side with an oval dedicatory cartouche in Urdu in nasta'liq script, and on the latter in English reading S. M. Moens Esq.re, both cartouches surrounded by a vegetal crown; and a matching circular saucer, with everted rim, and the same parcel-gilt vegetal band present on the the lid and body of the tea cup, located around the rim on both the exterior and interior.
13cm high (together)
8cm diameter the tea cup
14.5cm diameter the saucer
501 grams
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 28th Oct, 2024
Following the success of our inaugural sale earlier this June, our Islamic and Indian Art department is pleased to present their upcoming auction, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, which is now live on our website. The auction is taking place on Monday 28th October and features a curated selection of over 200 artworks showcasing the mesmerising artistic variety and kaleidoscopic cultural heritage of these distant lands. From the Mediterranean shores, Near and Middle East, the Iranian plateau, all the way to Central and South Asia, the lots in the sale cover a span of over ten centuries of outstanding artistic achievements.
For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188R Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Saturday 19th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 20th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Monday 21st Oct- 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 23rd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 24th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Friday 25th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 26th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Oct - 11am - 4pm
The sale will take place on Monday October 28th at 12pm GMT (London)
