{"product_id":"surma-valley-light-horse-british-indian-army-wood-and-silver-plated-mug-circa-1899","title":"Surma Valley Light Horse, British Indian Army, Wood and Silver Plated Mug, circa 1899.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurma Valley Light Horse, British Indian Army, Wood and Silver Plated Mug. 2nd Prize for Lime Cutting at Camp Silchar in 1899, Won by Corporal F H Carslaw (later Captain). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Surma Valley Light Horse was formed as the Sylhet Volunteer Rifle Corps in 1880 and later became the Cachar and Sylhet Mounted Rifles in 1883. Designated Surma Valley Light Horse in 1886. The regiment was part of the Axillary Force (India) made up of European and Anglo-Indian officers and men, most of whom were tea planters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headquarters was at Silchar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate weight is 533 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate dimensions are 15 cm height, 13.5 cm handle edge to rim edge length and 9.3 cm top rim diameter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition without dents or creases. Silver plate wear, as per the photos and one vertical split to the wood, about 7 cm in length (photos 5 and 7). This does not affect use, as the mug has a silver plated metal interior and the wood is a decorative cladding. A slight interior rattle when shaken. Raised on three ball feet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bassetlaw Silver \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55650237481336,"sku":"5902","price":194.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/0737\/7737\/files\/IMG_5105_7fd7004a-79f7-4ae2-b0f7-1a411529a379.jpg?v=1788761372","url":"https:\/\/bassetlawsilverandantiques.com\/products\/surma-valley-light-horse-british-indian-army-wood-and-silver-plated-mug-circa-1899","provider":"Bassetlaw Silver \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}