Two very fine, important Indian maker, silver, table picture frames. By Oomersi Mawji and Sons, circa 1860-1930. Total height: 9.06 in. x width 5.79 in. Marked 'O.M. And Bhnj'. The frame depicting flowers and vines plus a typical Indian archway with a peacock atop. Both with 'Easel' supports for table top standing. Note: this maker featured in 1878, at the Parisian Exposition Universelle. Later, retailed by Liberty & Co. Also held by the V&A London.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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