Indian Lucknow Repousse Copper Royal Howdah Elephant Seat antique gates twist stem wine or cordial

twist stem wine or cordial glass displays an ogee shaped bowl on a white double series stem comprising a corkscrew thread over a ribbon center

rectangular backplate with rounded ends with an attached door pull handle and latch

and a  photograph of Maude Adams

25 Depth 6

scrolling tropical foliage designs on the tall sides

Indian Lucknow Repousse Copper Royal Howdah Elephant Seat antique gates twist stem wine or cordialDETAILS Hand crafted as a seat for riding atop an elephant, this antique Indian howdah was made with repousse copper overlaying a carved wooden carcass. It features large bas relief lions passant at each corner, flanking fish insignia; the crest of the Awadh, the Lucknow royal family; moguls of Delhi. It offers many decorative possibilities for use in the western home. Would make a nice dog or cat bed. DATE 18th century DIMENSIONS Width 59 Depth 32. 5