Inventory no.: 197

Kutch Silver Tea Set, circa 1880

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Three Piece Silver Tea Set

Cutch, India

circa 1880

height of teapot: 12.5 cm;

length: 15.5 cm; combined weight: 992g

The set comprises a tea pot, a sugar bowl and a milk jug, each with a cover that is surmounted by a solid cast and chased bird, and standing on four legs. The spout of the teapot finishes with an open-beaked bird head.

The bodies and covers of each piece are repoussed all over in high relief scrolling foliage and flowers against a tooled background. Each piece also has a blank armorial cartouche to one side.

Inventory no.: 197

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