Indian Mughal Silver Inlaid Bidri Bell-Shaped Spittoon (Peekdaan/Thookadaan) hearth plate this light is fitted with

this light is fitted with glass panes on three sides and sits atop bracket feet

carved and pierced doors in a scroll and foliate pattern

Dated August 1908

red and cream

with hefty

Indian Mughal Silver Inlaid Bidri Bell-Shaped Spittoon (Peekdaan/Thookadaan) hearth plate this light is fitted withDETAILS This antique bidri metalware spitoon (peekdaan thookadaan) from India is cast as an opposing double bell shape, with the exterior decorated with stylized, floral tendrils. Bidri is a metalwork technique unique to India. PLACE OF ORIGIN India DATE 18th century DIMENSIONS Width 3. 5 Depth 3. 5 Height 5 inches CONDITION Note: rests unevenly. Hole in base.