Used to describe furniture and objects made in India from the 18th century onwards by Indian cabinetmakers using local timbers and accessories, for the colonial British market and wealthy locals, that was a fusion of the styles and techniques of the two cultures. Teak, camphor wood, padouk, coromandel and ebony were common timbers, and the furniture was sometimes inlaid with ivory or bone, and usually extensively carved with Indian themes including elephants and intricate foliate designs. Similar furniture was made in other colonies such as Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Kashmir.

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A silver christening mug, engraved decoration, Calcutta, made…

A silver christening mug, engraved decoration, Calcutta, made by Cooke and Kelvey Calcutta, inscribed 'Hwmc, 1870'. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

A small silver waiter, with gadrooned border on three feet,…

A small silver waiter, with gadrooned border on three feet, Calcutta, made by Hamilton and Co. D. 19.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

A silver scroll handled and lidded bowl, with shell and scroll…

A silver scroll handled and lidded bowl, with shell and scroll base, with floral finial, Calcutta, made by Hamilton and Co. Inscribed 'To Mr. G. Hoogan, in great for recognition for many years as apothecary to the 52nd light Infantry Regiment'. Provenance…

A rare Georgian period Anglo-Indian silver teapot, melon shaped…

A rare Georgian period Anglo-Indian silver teapot, melon shaped with leaf and scroll decorations, scroll feet, pumpkin finial, Hamilton and Co. Calcutta, & Lb and Co. Calcutta, C. 1820, W. 1000g approx. It was buried along with other items during the…

Cruet set, Anglo Indian sterling silver boxed (pot lid hinge…

Anglo Indian Silver Cruet Set in Box - 154g

Cruet set, Anglo Indian sterling silver boxed (pot lid hinge A/F) total silver weight 154g without liners

Royal Calcutta Golf Club: 'The Carmichael Challenge bowl,…

Carmichael Challenge Bowl: Historical Prize at RCGC Golf Club

Royal Calcutta Golf Club: 'The Carmichael Challenge bowl, presented by his Excellency Lord Carmichael, Governor of Bengal 1912: 1917, Winner 1966: K.C. Warner: 3 and 1', sterling silver 140gms. Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) in Kolkata, India was…

A Indian Colonial silver ladle, fiddle, thread and shell…

Indian Colonial Silver Ladle, Hamilton & Co, 19th Century

A Indian Colonial silver ladle, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, Hamilton & Co, late 19th century. Weight 251grams

An Indian Colonial silver basting spoon, fiddle, thread and…

Indian Colonial Silver Basting Spoon, Late 19th Century

An Indian Colonial silver basting spoon, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, monogrammed 'B', Hamilton & Co, Calculta, late 19th century. Weight 165grams.

A pair of Indian Colonial silver mustard spoons, fiddle, thread…

Indian Colonial Silver Mustard Spoons, Late 19th Century

A pair of Indian Colonial silver mustard spoons, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, monogrammed 'B', Hamilton & Co, Calcutta, late 19th century. Weight 27.8grams.

An Anglo Indian impressed silver goblet marked 900, height 9.5…

Impressed Silver Anglo-Indian Goblet, 900 Marked, 126g

An Anglo Indian impressed silver goblet marked 900, height 9.5 cm, diameter 8.5 cm Wt 126g

Pair of Colonial Indian sterling silver tazzas, by Hamilton &…

Colonial Indian Sterling Silver Tazzas by Hamilton & Co

Pair of Colonial Indian sterling silver tazzas, by Hamilton & Co., hallmarked, each with shallow bowl with twin scroll handles, raised on a pedestal base, total weight 397gm, height 10 cm (2)

A pair of urn form sterling silver salt and pepper pots,…

Anglo-Indian Colonial Salt & Pepper Pots

A pair of urn form sterling silver salt and pepper pots, probably Anglo, Indian Colonial, early 19th century, unmarked, baluster pots with carinate collars, concentric ribs to the lids and feet, low domed tops and raised on cast bases, contemporary…

Hamilton & Co Ltd Calcutta silver gilt stands both with floral…

1930s Hamilton & Co. Calcutta Silver Gilt Stands (Pair)

Hamilton & Co Ltd Calcutta silver gilt stands both with floral scrolls and garlands, stamped marks for 1930's total weight 534grams and measures 16 cm diameter (2)

Calcutta Indian sterling silver teapot circa 1825-1848, maker:…

Floral Finial Calcutta Sterling Silver Teapot

Calcutta Indian sterling silver teapot circa 1825-1848, maker: Pittar & Co, decorated with a floral finial, 1060 grams.

Anglo-Indian silver spoon, by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta, in…

Anglo-Indian Fiddle Pattern Silver Spoon with Crest

Anglo-Indian silver spoon, by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta, in fiddle pattern with engraved crest, length 22 cm

Heavy Indian Colonial silver teapot, by Hamilton & Co of…

Indian Colonial Silver Teapot by Hamilton & Co

Heavy Indian Colonial silver teapot, by Hamilton & Co of Calcutta, of baluster form, embossed with flowers and scroll work, with scrolled handle, raised on four feet, total weight 840gm

A set of four cased sterling silver salts, 1900 Chester, with…

Set of Four Sterling Silver Salts with Case

A set of four cased sterling silver salts, 1900 Chester, with maker's marks, Jd over WD, for James Deacon & Sons, compressed rectangular salts with gadrooned bodies and rims, raised on ball, feet and having clear glass liners, housed in a Hamilton & Co…

A pierced sterling silver tazza, 1901 Birmingham, with maker's…

Pierced Silver Tazza with Ornate Embossing, 1901, Birmingham

A pierced sterling silver tazza, 1901 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Hamilton & Co of Calcutta, of shaped scalloped form and ornately embossed and pierced with shell, scroll, and fruiting forms, with four panels of circular piercings and raised on a…

A Calcutta silver tray and two small bowls, late 19th century,…

19th Century Grish Chunder Dutt Silver Tray and Bowls

A Calcutta silver tray and two small bowls, late 19th century, with maker's marks for Grish, Chunder Dutt (tray) and Dass, Dutt, of Bhowanipore, an oval tray with a rope twist edge, and a deep border depicting scenes of village life in low relief upon a…

Pair Indian silver open salts marked to base for Hamilton & Co,…

Pair of Hamilton & Co Indian Silver Open Salts

Pair Indian silver open salts marked to base for Hamilton & Co, Calcutta, each of dish form, with gilt washed centres and blue liners, diameter 13 cm, each, weight 244grams approx, total silver).

A six piece Art Deco Calcutta sterling silver coffee & tea…

Art Deco Sterling Silver Coffee & Tea Service

A six piece Art Deco Calcutta sterling silver coffee & tea service, circa 1930s, marked sterling silver, comprising coffee and teapots and two pouring jugs or pots, all with ebonised handles, and a creamer and sugar basin, all with characteristic Calcutta…

Two Calcutta sterling silver tankards and twelve sterling…

Calcutta Sterling Silver Tankards and Beakers Set

Two Calcutta sterling silver tankards and twelve sterling beakers early 20th century, all marked sterling silver underside footed tankards repousse and chased with continuous scenes of village life populated with figures, domestic animals and wildlife,…

A Calcutta type .950 silver coffee pot and a sugar bowl early…

Antique .950 Silver Coffee Pot and Sugar Bowl Set

A Calcutta type .950 silver coffee pot and a sugar bowl early 20th century, both x-ray tested as .950 silver, a coffee pot with a domed lid and bird finial, a fantastic creature handle and a repousse and chased frieze depicting village life against a…

Pair George V sterling silver pierced bowls Birmingham 1921,…

Pair of George V Sterling Silver Pierced Bowls

Pair George V sterling silver pierced bowls Birmingham 1921, makers J. Boseck & Co, pierced decoration, length 9 cm (each), weight 57 grams approx (tota

A pair of Indian Colonial silver salt and pepper casters, circa…

Indian Colonial Silver Salt and Pepper Casters

A pair of Indian Colonial silver salt and pepper casters, circa 1830 Calcutta, maker's mark for Hamilton & Co, the cylinder shaped bodies on a circular foot, detachable pierced covers with gadrooned rims and engraved 'Salt' and 'Pepper'; see similar in:…

Calcutta silver bowl with relief decoration

Relief Decorated Calcutta Silver Bowl

Calcutta silver bowl with relief decoration

Antique 19th century Colonial Indian footed silver claret jug,…

Colonial Indian Silver Claret Jug with Oxford University Crest

Antique 19th century Colonial Indian footed silver claret jug, with a gilt wash interior, heavily chased body and foot. Engraved with Oxford University crest etc, by Charles Nephew & Co., Calcutta, marks to base, 1070g and 28 cm high

Set of four sterling silver Anglo-Indian ornaments, in the…

Sterling Silver Neoclassical Acanthus Ornaments Set

Set of four sterling silver Anglo-Indian ornaments, in the neoclassical style, chased and hammered in high relief with acanthus leaves (4), height 63 cm

An Indian Colonial silver bonbon dish, scalloped rim, raised on…

Indian Colonial Silver Bonbon Dish

An Indian Colonial silver bonbon dish, scalloped rim, raised on tripod feet. Diameter 12.5 cm. Hamilton & Co, Calcutta, mid 20th century. Weight 79g

A pair of 19th century, Indian Colonial salt and pepper pots by…

Indian Colonial Salt & Pepper Pots by Hamilton & Lattery

A pair of 19th century, Indian Colonial salt and pepper pots by Hamilton & Co and Lattery Brothers of Calcutta, each of cylindrical form with pierced cover, engraved salt & pepper, 8.5 cm high (2)

An Anglo Indian silver coffee pot, by I. Manikrai of Karachi…

Anglo-Indian Silver Coffee Pot with Elephant Decoration

An Anglo Indian silver coffee pot, by I. Manikrai of Karachi early 20th century decorated with repousse foliage and elephants signed makers mark to base with '95', height: 22 cm

A miniature Colonial silver cup and spoon, miniature trophy cup…

Miniature Colonial Silver Cup and Spoon with Engravings

A miniature Colonial silver cup and spoon, miniature trophy cup engraved J.R. Hemsley - Finalist 1919, 1924 & 1929; K.K. Dutt, Bhowanipur, Calcutta. Teaspoon; William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1929.

Two Indian silver dishes by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta, one with…

Indian Silver Dishes with 1840 Rupee Coin

Two Indian silver dishes by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta, one with an 1840 one rupee coin to centre 10.8 cm wide and the other 8.8 cm diameter, 146 grams approx

Sterling Silver Cup, engraved 'Indian Durbar. Calcutta Dec 27…

Queen Mary's Cup for J.A. Johnstone's Champion Jumping Horse

Sterling Silver Cup, engraved 'Indian Durbar. Calcutta Dec 27 1911. Won by J.A.Johnstone's Champion Jumping Horse 'Bob' - Australian Bred', and also engraved on reverse 'This Cup was Presented By, Queen Mary of England Empress of India, personally tp Mrs…

An Anglo-Indian silver tea service comprising 2 teapots, sugar…

Anglo-Indian Sterling Silver Tea Service (6 pieces)

An Anglo-Indian silver tea service comprising 2 teapots, sugar basin, milk jug, tea strainer with horn handle & saucer, stamped 'Sterling Silver', late 19th century. Tallest 19.5 cm. (6 items)

Anglo-Indian silver fruit bowl with repousse decoration,…

Anglo-Indian Silver Fruit Bowl with Repousse Decoration

Anglo-Indian silver fruit bowl with repousse decoration, stamped 'Mondhuroutt Showanipore Calcutta'. 19th century. 18 cm high, 31 cm wide.

A Colonial sterling silver trophy, the 'Bill Quinney Cup', the…

Colonial Sterling Silver Bill Quinney Cup

A Colonial sterling silver trophy, the 'Bill Quinney Cup', the urn form handled cup with interlaced decorative cartouches embellished in the manner of Calcutta silver, raised upon a pedestal foot and an ebonised circular base; inscribed sterling silver to…

A fine Anglo Indian silver bowl in silk lined fitted leather…

Anglo-Indian Silver Bowl in Fitted Leather Case, 19th Century

A fine Anglo Indian silver bowl in silk lined fitted leather case for Depree, Exter English, 19th century

Late 19th century Indian silver tea set on tray, by Grish…

19th Century Indian Silver Tea Set with Tray

Late 19th century Indian silver tea set on tray, by Grish Chunder Dutt circa 1890, approx 1784 grams (4)

A pair of sterling silver nut dishes engraved Calcutta. S.B.&S.…

Engraved Sterling Silver Nut Dishes from Calcutta

A pair of sterling silver nut dishes engraved Calcutta. S.B.&S. Ltd, Chester 1929. Width 8.7 cm

Silver 'Fiddle thread & shell' pattern sifting spoon by…

Hamilton & Co. Calcutta Silver Sifting Spoon

Silver 'Fiddle thread & shell' pattern sifting spoon by Hamilton & Co. Calcutta

An fine embossed and carved silver three piece tea service,…

19th Century Anglo Indian Silver Tea Service

An fine embossed and carved silver three piece tea service, Anglo Indian, 19th century, teapot 14 cm high

Anglo-Indian silver Christening mug 19th century, Calcutta…

19th C. Anglo-Indian Silver Christening Mug by Hamilton & Co

Anglo-Indian silver Christening mug 19th century, Calcutta maker Hamilton & Co. Height 9 cm. Weight 240g

Indian colonial silver fish slice by Lattey Bros. & Co, Calcutta

Lattey Bros. & Co. Silver Fish Slice from Calcutta

Indian colonial silver fish slice by Lattey Bros. & Co, Calcutta