1880's Travancore silver Chuckram coin pair of table salt cellars, 56 coins
A pair of British Raj souvenir table salt cellars made with Travancore silver Chuckram coins in a wirework setting, with coconut bowls and silver liners. Each salt has 28 coins in an ornate pierced scrolling design for a total of 56 coins.
Made in India, 1880's
56.72 g / 1.82 t oz silver weight
74 g total
2.5 cm tall
4.5 cm diameter
Good antique condition. One salt has a very slightly pushed-in panel; one liner has salt pit marks and a tiny split along the inner edge; one liner has salt pit marks and two holes.
A pair of British Raj souvenir table salt cellars made with Travancore silver Chuckram coins in a wirework setting, with coconut bowls and silver liners. Each salt has 28 coins in an ornate pierced scrolling design for a total of 56 coins.
Made in India, 1880's
56.72 g / 1.82 t oz silver weight
74 g total
2.5 cm tall
4.5 cm diameter
Good antique condition. One salt has a very slightly pushed-in panel; one liner has salt pit marks and a tiny split along the inner edge; one liner has salt pit marks and two holes.
A pair of British Raj souvenir table salt cellars made with Travancore silver Chuckram coins in a wirework setting, with coconut bowls and silver liners. Each salt has 28 coins in an ornate pierced scrolling design for a total of 56 coins.
Made in India, 1880's
56.72 g / 1.82 t oz silver weight
74 g total
2.5 cm tall
4.5 cm diameter
Good antique condition. One salt has a very slightly pushed-in panel; one liner has salt pit marks and a tiny split along the inner edge; one liner has salt pit marks and two holes.
The Kingdom of Travancore was an Indian kingdom from c. 870 until 1949. It was ruled by the Travancore Royal Family. At its zenith, the kingdom covered most of modern-day central and southern Kerala. In 1949 Travancore was incorporated into the newly created state of India.
During the period of the British Raj, many Travancore souvenir tableware pieces were produced using the ancient coins for the benefit of the British stationed in the area.
