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By 1903, Sir George Watt noted that they had \"upwards of 600 artizans\" in the Madras factory, and that they were \"reputed to be the largest and best appointed establishment of the kind in India\", producing jewellery, gold and silver wards, and scientific instruments. The centrepiece was acquired by the Indian Museum and transferred to the South Kensington Museum in 1879.","physicalDescription":"Chased silver cup and cover with stand, with scroll and flower border","artistMakerPerson":[],"artistMakerOrganisations":[{"name":{"text":"P. 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