ANTIQUE 20thC INDIAN SOLID SILVER "SHAWL" TEA SET ON TRAY, KASHMIR c.1900
Antique late 19th Century Indian (Kashmiri) solid silver tea service on tray, comprising a teapot, sugar bowl with spoon, milk and cream jug on tray. Each piece is profusely decorated with interlacing vegetal and islamic inspired design called "Shawl" pattern, arabesques and paisley motifs. The teaset is made in a particularly unusual slanted design, mounted with snake shaped handles and resting on a shaped tray.
Reference Number: A10298/10262
Antique late 19th Century Indian (Kashmiri) solid silver tea service on tray, comprising a teapot, sugar bowl with spoon, milk and cream jug on tray. Each piece is profusely decorated with interlacing vegetal and islamic inspired design called "Shawl" pattern, arabesques and paisley motifs. The teaset is made in a particularly unusual slanted design, mounted with snake shaped handles and resting on a shaped tray.
Reference Number: A10298/10262
Antique late 19th Century Indian (Kashmiri) solid silver tea service on tray, comprising a teapot, sugar bowl with spoon, milk and cream jug on tray. Each piece is profusely decorated with interlacing vegetal and islamic inspired design called "Shawl" pattern, arabesques and paisley motifs. The teaset is made in a particularly unusual slanted design, mounted with snake shaped handles and resting on a shaped tray.
Reference Number: A10298/10262
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Kashmiri silversmiths developed a distinctive and recognisable style of silver ornamentation characterised by intricately chased patterns that cover the entire body of their creations. One notable example of this craftsmanship is the Surahi, a type of water bottle whose form was originally derived from clay goblets used in northern Punjab. Kashmiri silver craftsmen transformed these utilitarian objects into exquisite works of art by adding elaborate details and intricate designs. The Surahis crafted in Kashmir often feature complex floral and geometric motifs, showcasing the region's rich artistic heritage and the silversmiths' exceptional skill. This blend of traditional forms with intricate silverwork highlights the unique cultural synthesis and artistic innovation that defines Kashmiri silverware. This tea set represents the finest example of Kashmiri silverwork we have encountered, distinguished by its exceptional weight and intricate detail. As expected they are not hallmarked but has been acid tested and shows a 900+ silver purity, made in Kashmir, probably city of Srinagar, the set dates to the 1880 - 1900's.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
TEAPOT
Height: 17cm
Width: 21 x 14cm
eight: 655g
SUGAR BOWL
Height: 11.5cm
Width: 11.5 x 9.5cm
eight: 290g
MILK JUG
Height: 12cm
Width: 12 x 9cm
eight: 245g
CREAM JUG
Height: 9.5cm
Width: 9 x 6cm
eight: 105g
SPOON
Height: 11cm
Width: 4.5cm
eight: 25g
TRAY
Height: 2cm
Width: 47 x 2cm
Weight: 725g