An Indian silver presentation casket, with stereoscope and 24 stereo photographic views of India, V.R. Ashonkar, Poona, circa 1934

An Indian silver presentation casket, with stereoscope and 24 stereo photographic views of India

V.R. Ashonkar, Poona

circa 1934

rectangular with hinged cover, inscribed in blue enamel PRESENTED TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE RT. HON'BLE LORD BRABOURNE G.C. I.E., M.C../THE GOVERNOR OF BOMBAY/ FROM M.A. RASTE/ FIRST CLASS SARDAR/ POONA. 10.10.34, the four corners fitted with green enamel and gold cypher MAR(aste), the full name MARaste in green enamel on the facing edge, underside inscribed MADE BY V.R. ABHONKAR/POONA NO.2 (INDIA), the stereoscope in wood and metal with MAR cypher on handle,  in blue velvet and cream silk fitted V.R.Abhonkar case, including paper IMMEDIATE travel label 'From H.M Yacht 'Britannia' to The Lord Brabourne 41 Montpelier Walk, London S.W.7

casket 18.5cm wide

706gr, 22oz 14dwt