ANTIQUE 19THC INDIAN CUTCH SOLID SILVER 3 PIECE TEA SET ON TRAY C.1890
19th Century Indian exceptional silver repousse three-piece tea set on tray, comprising of teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and tray, each piece is profusely and beautifully repousse' decorated with scrolling foliage and flowers on a tooled matted ground, unusually shaped grip handles, melon shaped body resting on a spread domed base, the lid surmounted with a dog finial.
Reference Number: A5353
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Indian exceptional solid silver repousse three-piece tea set on tray, comprising of teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and tray, each piece is profusely and beautifully repousse' decorated with scrolling foliage and flowers on a tooled matted ground, unusually shaped grip handles, melon shaped body resting on a spread domed base, the lid surmounted with a dog finial.
Each piece is very heavy and finely crafted, undoubtedly made by one of the best Cutch silversmiths. Although the set appears to be unmarked, which is often the case for Indian silver, it has been tested silver (900+ standard), the set dates to the late 19th century.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
TEAPOT
Height: 20cm
Width: 25 x 14cm
Weight: 1115g
SUGAR BOWL
Height: 17cm
Width: 20 x 13cm
Weight: 815g
CREAM JUG
Height: 17cm
Width: 13 x 9cm
Weight: 505g
TRAY
Width: 41 x 32cm
Weight: 1460g
