AN ELEPHANT HANDLED AND REPOUSSE ANGLO INDIAN RAJ SILVER ‘HUNTING’ TROPHY CUP BEARING A MARK POSSIBLY READING ‘TIOOG’ INDIA, POSSIBLY LUCKNOW, CIRCA 1880-1920 Resting on a spread foot combined, with a compressed globular body and an everted rim and flanked with two finely and naturalistically chiseled elephant-shaped handles. Both sides of the body are worked in a deep repoussé against a guilloche ground, the front one with a tiger hunting scene with a horse rider holding a spear and dogs, the back one with passing elephants and lions. The base bears a mark, likely that of the maker, possibly reading ‘TIOOG’. H: 11 cm - width: 22 cm Weight: 326,3 grams Note: The iconography of this cup is consistent with what may have been a hunting trophy cup or souvenir. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.