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Antique Indian Silver Teapot
About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver teapot; an addition to our diverse continental teaware collection
This exceptional antique Indian silver teapot has a circular form onto a spreading foot.
The body of this exceptional teapot is embellished with impressive chased leaf decoration, accented with a central broad interlacing band comprising seven panels.
Each panel is ornamented with an impressive chased Hindu deity, each surmounting an iconic animal*, including: lion, peacock, elephant and leopard.
This Indian silver teapot is fitted with a hinged domed cover ornamented with Hindu figures within circular cartouches and segmented with further leaf designs.
The cover is surmounted with the original cast silver finial, realistically modelled in the form of a meditating deity style figure.
This exceptional Indian silver teapot is fitted with an impressive C shaped cast silver handle, realistically modelled in the form of an elephant's head and trunk.
The teapot is fitted with an impressive cast swan necked spout, also modelled in the form of an elephant's head, accented with plain tusk designs and ears to the lower portion.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this exceptional teapot include:
Maker's mark: T. R. Tawker & Sons
Town mark: Madras
This exceptional teapot is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.
NOTE: * Each Hindu deity has a 'vahana' which translates as 'that which carries/pulls'. Due to the extensive array of the Hindu gods and goddesses, it can be determined that those displayed on this piece may include: Saraswati or Kartikya (the peacock), Vishwakarma or Indra (the elephant), Vayu (the horse) and Durga (the lion).
Condition
This antique Indian silver teapot is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The interior of the teapot has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.
The chased and cast decoration is all very sharp.
The Indian hallmarks struck to the underside of the teapot are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique Indian teaware.
Dimensions
Length from back of handle to tip of spout 22.8cm/9'
Width 14.1cm/5.6'
Height 14.7cm/5.8'
Weight
22.7 troy ounces/705g
Date: Circa 1900
Origin: India
Item ref: C7531
- Creator:T.R. Tawker & Sons (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.8 in (14.74 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5.6 in (14.23 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1900
- Condition:See product description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:
T.R. Tawker & Sons
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- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
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