19TH CENTURY ISLAMIC ANGLO INDIAN MUGHAL INDIA SILVER TEA
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Antique 19th century Islamic, Anglo-Indian solid silver Three –Piece Tea Set; includes a tea pot, creamer, and
uncovered sugar bowl, all made of 900 grade silver. The set is decorated with hand chiseled and deeply engraved Mughal Indian
architectural motifs and hunting scenes. The handles are beautifully sculptured in the shape of elephant’s heads. References;
article by Wynyard Wilkinson "Hammering Out A Hybrid Style" published in Country Life Art & Antiques An essential companion
for collector in 2000-2001 page 106.Weight (3pieces); 1145 grams (36.8126 ounces US). Length of the tea pot: 8 ¾ inches (22,3cm).
Height: 6 ¼ inches (16cm).