An early 20th century Anglo - Indian unmarked silver gilt three-piece tea service, Kashmir circa 1900

An early 20th century Anglo - Indian unmarked silver gilt three-piece tea service, Kashmir circa 1900

Raj period, comprising a teapot, a milk jug, and a sugar bowl. Each modelled after a kangri basket, of globular form upon a pierced trumpet foot simulating basket weave and an open work rim. The teapot with a curved spout opposite a C scroll handle modelled as a serpent, with a saddle thumbpiece. The gently domed hinged lid centred with a finial formed as a coiled serpent. Each with deep chased decoration in chinar leaf pattern. (3)

Teapot length – 23 cm / 9 inches

Teapot height – 14 cm / 5.5 inches

Weight – 894 grams / 28.74 ozt