A late 19th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver hot water or coffee pot, Lucknow circa 1895

A late 19^th century Anglo – Indian unmarked silver hot water or coffee pot, Lucknow circa 1895

Raj period. Of baluster form with a short spout, the pull off lid surmounted by a caparisoned elephant finial. An opposable loop over handle. The body with chased decoration in jungle pattern between borders of curved fish.

Height – 19.5 cm / 7.75 inches

Weight – 308 grams / 9.9 ozt

Similar pots and tea sets from Lucknow are known with British import marks for the late 1890’s

For further examples of Lucknow fish borders illustrated on pieces see Wilkinson, W., (1999)., Indian Silver 1858-1947: Decorative Silver from the Indian Sub-Continent and Burma Made by Local Craftsmen in Western Forms. London, Wynyard R T Wilkinson, P. 130-132.