Large Indian Swami Silver Umbrella Handle, Madras, c.1900
Large Indian Swami Silver Umbrella Handle, Madras, c.1900
Large Indian Swami Silver Umbrella Handle, Madras, c.1900
Large Indian Swami Silver Umbrella Handle, Madras, c.1900
Large Indian Swami Silver Umbrella Handle, Madras, c.1900
Large Indian Swami Silver Umbrella Handle, Madras, c.1900
Large Indian Swami Silver Umbrella Handle, Madras, c.1900

Large Indian Swami Silver Umbrella Handle, Madras, c.1900

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Swami silver is the name given to a distinctive style of silverware that originated in the South Indian city of Chennai (then called Madras) under the British Raj. It is characterised by figures of Hindu deities. This example is a large handle for an umbrella or parasol. In great overall condition. 

Unmarked as is typical of the era. 

It measures 30.5cm long and weighs 89 grams.