& Co, Bombay, India – Early 20th Century. Handcrafted Silver Bowl with Hindu Deity Motif. A finely worked antique silver bowl marked T. P. R. & Co of Bombay, a known maker of Indian silver active in the late 19th to early 20th century. The bowl features a continuous band of repoussé Hindu deities in high relief, framed by intricate scrolling foliate borders. The form is raised on bun feet with applied handles, consistent with documented examples from this workshop and period. The maker’s mark T. P. R. Weight: 181.48 grams (5.83 troy oz). Material: Tested silver (acid tested). Construction: Hand-worked repoussé and chased decoration. Origin: Bombay (Mumbai), India. Very good antique condition with expected age-related surface wear, patina, and light oxidation. No major damage or repairs observed. Structurally solid and displays exceptionally well. This is a genuine antique Indian silver piece, not a later reproduction or decorative base metal example commonly found in the market. TPR Bombay silver, Indian silver bowl, Hindu deity silver, repoussé silver, antique Indian silver, colonial Indian silver, Bombay silversmith, solid silver bowl antique, figural silver India, chased silver bowl.
