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Indian Silver Teaset, Kutch, C. 1890.
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Indian Silver Teaset, Kutch, C. 1890.

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Indian silver three piece tea set, Kutch, c. 1890. The teapot with fine repouse decoration of dense floral scroll, surrounding an armorial crest; having an angular handle, and spout, terminating with a mythical bird head. Set upon four scroll feet.

The cream jug, and sugar bowl, similarly decorated, and the covers with elephant finials.

Both the teapot and cream jug with hinged covers.

Height of teapot – 12 cm, 4 3/4”. Weight 341 grammes.

Height of sucrier – 11 cm, 4 3/8”. Weight 260 grammes.

Height of jug – 9.5 cm, 3 3/4”. Weight 181 grammes.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Indian Kutch Silver Teaset to the 19th Century.

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Indian silver three piece tea set, Kutch, c. 1890.
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The teapot with fine repouse decoration of dense floral scroll, surrounding an armorial crest; having an angular handle, and spout, terminating with a mythical bird head.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Set upon four scroll feet.

fig 1. A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles.
fig 1. Indian Silver Teaset, Kutch, C. 1890.

The cream jug, and sugar bowl, similarly decorated, and the covers with elephant finials.

Both the teapot and cream jug with hinged covers.

Height of teapot – 12 cm, 4 3/4”. Weight 341 grammes.

Height of sucrier – 11 cm, 4 3/8”. Weight 260 grammes.

Height of jug – 9.5 cm, 3 3/4”. Weight 181 grammes.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Indian Kutch Silver Teaset to the 19th Century.

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Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Indian Silver Teaset, Kutch, C. 1890.

Archive II A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View II
Archive III A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View III
Archive IV A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View IV
Archive V A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View V
Archive VI A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View VI
Archive VII A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View VII
Archive VIII A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View VIII
Archive IX A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View IX
Archive X A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View X
Archive XI A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View XI
Archive XII A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles. View XII
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A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles.
Indian silver teaset, Kutch, c. 1890.
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A three-piece antique Indian silver tea service featuring detailed chased floral scrollwork, elephant-shaped lid finials, and angular geometric handles.
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  • ObjectTea Service
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsElephant finials, Foliate scrollwork, Chased floral patterns, Geometric handles

This nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian tea service originates from Kutch and comprises three silver vessels decorated with dense floral scrollwork, chased patterns, and an armorial crest. The set includes a teapot, a sugar bowl, and a cream jug, each supported by four scroll feet and finished with angular geometric handles. The teapot features a spout terminating in a mythical bird head and a hinged cover, while the sugar bowl and cream jug possess covers topped with small elephant finials. The pieces weigh a combined total of 782 grammes, with heights measuring 12 cm for the teapot, 11 cm for the sugar bowl, and 9.5 cm for the cream jug. This antique tea service provides a striking display for the top of a sideboard in a dining room or living space, bringing distinctive Victorian and Gothic style to an interior. The reflective metallic surface and intricate motifs create a visual focal point when arranged together for decorative purposes in a home. The craftsmanship and detailed repoussé work reflect the traditional silversmithing techniques of the region during the late nineteenth century.

Kutch silver originates from the Cutch region of Gujarat, India, and gained widespread international renown during the late 19th century. Influenced by both indigenous artisan traditions and British colonial demand, this style is characterised by dense, high-relief chasing depicting floral patterns, scrolling foliage, and animal motifs.

These sets were constructed using high-grade silver, often hand-hammered and shaped into form before undergoing complex repousse and chasing processes. Craftsmen worked from the interior and exterior to produce three-dimensional foliage, intricate scrollwork, and detailed sculptural finials such as elephants or birds.

Authentic pieces exhibit distinctive tightly packed floral scrollwork, known as coriander leaf patterns, with precise chasing depth and crisp detail. While some regional items lack formal British hallmarks, many feature maker marks, localized signatures, or characteristic construction methods like cast handle joins and hand-carved finials.

A chased silver tea set provides visual texture when displayed on a dark wood sideboard, marble tray, or minimalist glass console table. Mixing oxidized silver with modern architectural lines creates an intentional contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Clean chased silver using a soft-bristled brush and specialised silver foam to safely remove tarnish from deep recesses without wearing down delicate relief details. Avoid abrasive pastes or dipped chemical solutions, and store pieces in anti-tarnish cloth bags when not on display.
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