An early to mid-20^th century Anglo – Indian white metal bachelor teapot, Lucknow circa 1930

Raj period, of compressed oval form upon a domed oval foot, the curved spout with chased decoration of scrolls opposite an ebonised wooden handle pinned to socket. The hinged domed lid surmounted by a fluted knop finial. The body and lid with embossed decoration in hunting pattern, showing scenes of lion to one side, then elephant and antelope to the other, each against trees. Unmarked.

Length – 23.5 cm / 9.25 inches

Weight – 458 grams

For further examples of hunting pattern from Lucknow 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. 131.