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Decorative Arts & Collectables (#484) Closed

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Lot 38Rare antique Indian silver hookah tongs, West Gujarat origin, border with Sind, 19th century, finely engraved and crafted with two crouching tigers, 34cm long, 131 grams. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Acquired in October 1988 from Framroz Sorabji Khan & Co. Bombay (Jewellers and fine art dealers, established in 1910).

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Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Decorative Arts & Collectables (#484) Closed

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  • Rare antique Indian silver hookah tongs, West Gujarat origin, border with Sind, 19th century, finely engraved and crafted with two crouching tigers, 34cm long, 131 grams. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Acquired in October 1988 from Framroz So
  • Rare antique Indian silver hookah tongs, West Gujarat origin, border with Sind, 19th century, finely engraved and crafted with two crouching tigers, 34cm long, 131 grams. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Acquired in October 1988 from Framroz So - 2
  • Rare antique Indian silver hookah tongs, West Gujarat origin, border with Sind, 19th century, finely engraved and crafted with two crouching tigers, 34cm long, 131 grams. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Acquired in October 1988 from Framroz So - 3
  • Rare antique Indian silver hookah tongs, West Gujarat origin, border with Sind, 19th century, finely engraved and crafted with two crouching tigers, 34cm long, 131 grams. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Acquired in October 1988 from Framroz So - 4
  • Rare antique Indian silver hookah tongs, West Gujarat origin, border with Sind, 19th century, finely engraved and crafted with two crouching tigers, 34cm long, 131 grams. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Acquired in October 1988 from Framroz So - 5
  • Rare antique Indian silver hookah tongs, West Gujarat origin, border with Sind, 19th century, finely engraved and crafted with two crouching tigers, 34cm long, 131 grams. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Acquired in October 1988 from Framroz So - 6
  • Rare antique Indian silver hookah tongs, West Gujarat origin, border with Sind, 19th century, finely engraved and crafted with two crouching tigers, 34cm long, 131 grams. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Acquired in October 1988 from Framroz So - 7
  • Rare antique Indian silver hookah tongs, West Gujarat origin, border with Sind, 19th century, finely engraved and crafted with two crouching tigers, 34cm long, 131 grams. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Acquired in October 1988 from Framroz So - 8