A silver jug in the form of a bird by Oomersi Mawji Bhuj, circa 1870 modelled as a black francolin (also known as a black partridge), standing on a snake with hinged head and raised wings, engraved with naturalistic feathers, the base marked 'O.M.' 'Bhuj' and 'G.Y' (possibly a retailer's mark) 14 cm. high; 303 g. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com