19th Century Antique Indian Kutch Silver Tea Service, Set of 3

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Description

Antique late 19th century Indian Kutch solid silver three piece tea set, comprising a teapot, milk jug, and sugar bowl. … Read more Antique late 19th century Indian Kutch solid silver three piece tea set, comprising a teapot, milk jug, and sugar bowl. Each piece is richly decorated in a very unusiual high relief scrolling foliage and floral motifs over a finely tooled ground, with the bodies formed in a lobed, spiral pattern. A distinctive feature of the set is the stylised snake form handles, seen on the teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl. The teapot has a domed lid with a matching ornate pierced finial and a curved spout and loop handle. This tea set combines practical functionality with striking decorative appeal, making it the perfect addition for entertaining guests while serving as a beautiful conversation piece.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Wear in keeping with age and use. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Teapot
Height: 9.5 cm // 3.74 inches
Width: 22.5 cm // 8.86 inches
Depth: 14 cm // 5.51 inches

Milk jug
Height: 7.2 cm // 2.83 inches
Width: 13 cm // 5.12 inches
Depth: 10 cm // 3.94 inches

Sugar bowl
Height: 7 cm // 2.76 inches
Width: 15 cm // 5.91 inches
Depth: 11 cm // 4.33 inches See less