AN INDIAN SILVER TEA-CANISTER
19TH CENTURY
Octagonal, the body engraved with animals within cartouches surrounded by further engraved flowers, scrolls and geometric designs, the hinged cover engraved with two elephants at play, the base engraved with a butterfly, engraved inside the cover with an inscription
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) high
13 oz. (408 gr.)
AN INDIAN SILVER TEA-CANISTER
19TH CENTURY
Octagonal, the body engraved with animals within cartouches surrounded by further engraved flowers, scrolls and geometric designs, the hinged cover engraved with two elephants at play, the base engraved with a butterfly, engraved inside the cover with an inscription
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) high
13 oz. (408 gr.)
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