CALCUTTA - AN INDIAN PRESENTATION SUGAR CANE SCROLL CASE
HAMILTON & CO., CALCUTTA, CIRCA 1934
Estimate: £400 - £600
Auction: The Fiona Buchanan Indian Silver Collection | Wednesday 4th March at 10am
Description
Modelled as a sugar cane, with engraved presentation inscription to centre ‘PRESENTED TO HIS EXCELLENCY SIR MALCOLM HAILEY G.C.S.J G.C.J.E GOVERNOR OF THE UNITED PROVINCES BY THE DIRECTOR’S THE RAZA SUGAR COY LTD. RAMPUR ON THE OCCASION OF THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY 25TH JANUARY 1934', the pull-off lid to a gilt interior
Dimensions
29cm long, 5oz
Footnote
The Raza Buland Sugar Factory, was established in 1930 and operational by 1932, with their inaugural ceremony being held on the 25th January 1934