A late 19th century Indian metalwares 6-piece tea set
A late 19th century Indian metalwares 6-piece tea set, apparently unmarked, circa 1890, probably Bhuj, Kutch, tests as silver, the teapot of globular form, lavishly decorated all over with repoussé foliage over a textured ground, piano hinged cover similarly decorated and topped with an elephant finial, leaf capped spout and decorative angular handle, raised on four applied foliate capped feet, the two handled sucrier, horn shaped milk jug, two associated pots and circular tray all to match, 1274.5g (40.9ozt) gross (6) Kutch or Cutch silver is a regional style of Indian silver produced in the Kutch Region in the west of India. Its most recognisable feature is its scrolling foliate patterns. These crisp, tight patterns weave around the surface of the piece. Interspersed between the foliate patterns are often depictions of animals, birds and hunting scenes.
[ translate ]Sale price
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
A late 19th century Indian metalwares 6-piece tea set, apparently unmarked, circa 1890, probably Bhuj, Kutch, tests as silver, the teapot of globular form, lavishly decorated all over with repoussé foliage over a textured ground, piano hinged cover similarly decorated and topped with an elephant finial, leaf capped spout and decorative angular handle, raised on four applied foliate capped feet, the two handled sucrier, horn shaped milk jug, two associated pots and circular tray all to match, 1274.5g (40.9ozt) gross (6) Kutch or Cutch silver is a regional style of Indian silver produced in the Kutch Region in the west of India. Its most recognisable feature is its scrolling foliate patterns. These crisp, tight patterns weave around the surface of the piece. Interspersed between the foliate patterns are often depictions of animals, birds and hunting scenes.
[ translate ]
