In this episode, silver specialist Fiona Hamilton looks at the decadent silver ornamentation produced during the British Raj in India (1858-1947). The flourishing silver industry was driven by increasing demand from the British and a rising Indian middle class. Notable companies like P. Orr & Sons and Oomersee Mawjee became famous for their ornate silverware, featuring local styles such as the Swami, Kutch, and Lucknow designs. These exquisite works, ranging from tea services to punch bowls, adorned British and Indian homes alike, symbolising affluence and cultural exchange during this colonial era.

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