Asta Bidspirit | An Indian colonial sterling silver

An Indian colonial sterling silver large inkstand, 19th century - bearing two inscriptions on the short sides: first side: Presented to Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Grant C.B. Adjutant General of the Army by his affectionated friend and comrade Charles Ekins. Simla. 17th. September. 1848 second side: Major Charles Ekins. Deputy Adjutant General of the Army killed in battled at Chillianwallah in the Punjab (13th of January 1849), 30x44x28cm., 5.286gr. weight