A mid-19^th century Indian Colonial silver small mug, Calcutta circa 1860 by Charles Nephew and Co (active 1848-70)

Of cylindrical form with applied moulded rims. The C scroll handle with textured leafy decoration. The body with engraved decoration of foliage and foliate scrolls forming a vacant shield shape cartouche to the front headed by a shell. Marked underneath CN&S, Lion passant, and a capital A and a tally mark.

Height – 9.9 cm / 3.9 inches

Weight – 175 grams / 5.63 ozt