Vintage Colonial Indian/Thai Silver Bowl Bangalore Merchants 1959 Golf Trophy

An early to mid 20th century silver bowl presented as a golf trophy. It is interesting for a number of reasons, the bowl itself has an Art Deco feel and design and the flower repousse work to the base is perhaps more associated with Thai (Siam) silver than Indian. It has a date for presentation of 1959 which seems a little late given the form, so its use as a trophy perhaps post dates the production by perhaps 20 years or so. The inscription reads'Bangalore Services Bankers & Merchants Golf 1959 Winner' which is almost a hangover from colonial times and something you would expect to see pre WW2.

So it was perhaps a leftover from earlier times and re used as the ghosts of empire were finally dissipating. Unfortunately the winners name does not appear so further background may not be traceable. There are no legible makers marks, there is perhaps some form of stamp to the edge of the foot rim, but it cannot be made out. Good thickness of silver and heavier than average for it's type. Tests as high purity silver around the Sterling standard. Good order with just minor wear. Height: 7 cm (2 3/4 inch) Width: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 inch) Weight: 170 grams (before packing) Stock Code: 1385 SP18-6. If for any reason you are unhappy with your item please let us know as soon as possible, and we will do our best to put things right. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Indian". The seller is "blue_cherry_antiques" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region of Origin: Indian
Product: Bowl
Age: 1900-1940
Primary Material: Silver
Original/Repro: Vintage Original