This exceptional antique Indian silver tea set/set consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl.

Each piece of this service has a circular rounded form onto a circular foot.

The surface of each piece is embellished with impressive chased bamboo stalk ornamentation, on a matte background.

The teapot is fitted with a domed hinged cover ornamented with further bamboo stalk decoration and surmounted with the original, fine and impressive finial.

The teapot and cream jug are fitted with silver handles realistically modelled in the form of bamboo stalks.

The teapot has an exceptional spout ornamented with a continuation of foliate ornamentation.

The antique sugar bowl and cream jug retain the original gilded interior.

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This antique tea service is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The chased decoration is very sharp.

The Indian hallmarks to the underside of each piece are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of the pieces of this silver tea set India.

Teapot

Length from back of handle to tip of spout 19.6cm/7.7"

Width 10.4cm/4.1"

Height 15.3cm/6"

Sugar Bowl

Width 9.9cm/3.9"

Height 5.7cm/2.2"

Cream Jug

Length from back of handle to tip of lip 12cm/4.7"

Width 6.8cm/2.7"

Height 8cm/3.1"

27.3 troy ounces/850g