Is Indian silver worth anything.?

 The colonial period in the sixteenth century defines Indian serial worth anything.!! The sudden growth of silver in India increased in the 19th century, mainly pursued by the British Colonies. Some of the Britishers remained in business with Indians for a long time. That is after the independence of India that is since 1947.

The significant anomaly of Indian silver is that Indian silver has its uniqueness in various parts of India. Different regions in India have peculiar designs, issues, and forms. Silver items produced at this time were inspired by Victorian silverware. Indian silversmith uses the process Repoussé, which means shaping the ornaments using the hammering process. 

By choosing designs or patterns to form the lower side, it is Repoussé from a fine tool. They also emulate the English designs, copying their characteristics in making local designs on the silverware. Some Of the silver items are jugs, trays, cups, boxes, goblets, etc.

Indian silver worth 

The most noticeable and known design of Indian silver is Cutch (or Kutch). Cutch is emulated in the Victorian epoch by English silversmiths. You can easily distinguish between Indian silver and Cutch silver as Indian silver is unmarked. Cutch is finely chased with spiraling leaves and flowers. Some of them are amplified by animals and hunting designs.

O.M BHUJI is one of the famous silversmiths of India. He and his son had run the most fortunate workshop in India. His silver has matchless quality and innovative designs. Generally, his work consists of animals, hunting, snakes, elephants, lions, etc. His best creation till now is a tea service in the structure or design of birds.

Therefore, most of the silversmiths in the 19th and 20th centuries made silverwares of this quality. Most of them are trying to make animal designs, but only a few of them have become successful in drawing these animal designs.

In India, there is a city named Madras which is popular because of its famous Hindu tradition. The art and culture of Madras are very well-known by deities and religions. Silverware produced in this region is known as Swami Silver because swami words mean idols in Hindu words. These all are designed like the Hindu god and goddess designs. Therefore, they are the best examples of silverware of tendency.

Silverware is made up of Swami Silver pieces which are Repoussé. And it is carved with various deities on it, which are illustrated in various positions. Each structure is made with very fine details and finely carved. Sometimes these designs are encircled in circular bobbin or stylish temples, replicated in carcades, or encircled by rotating verdure. 

P.Orr is one of the popular Scottish clockmakers in Madras. In 1851, he started his shop and started working with local silversmiths, which are experts in producing Swami Silver. In the second half of the 19th century, high-quality Swami silver was produced. However, almost all are not marking their label on silverware.

Not only Madras, but Calcutta silver is also famous for creating the best and famous designs. Silverware which is produced in this city represents Indian daily life, human beings working, farming, humans with animals, hills, buildings, etc. These designs require more details as compared to other Indian designs. Calm scenes are also there and sometimes these silverwares have some violent scenes which are mostly used in Lucknow or Cutch silver.

Dass & Dutt is the best managing company in Calcutta of silver designs on utensils.

Silverware  produced in Kashmir is easier to recognize than the other Indian Styles. Kashmir Muslims will do arabesque decoration framing with stylish verdure. These designs are mainly used in tea service utensils, Gulab Jal sprinkle, etc. Their design is known as ‘Paisley’ design.

In 10th century, muslim population is there in Lucknow.  Therefore, their designs and decorations are Islamic. In the 19th century, Lucknow silversmiths tried to imitate the designs of Calcutta, Madras, Cutch, and Kashmir styles. 

Lucknow silversmith does not design western designs and every piece has a hallmark in it. In this blog you can see what Indian silver worth is.!!