ANTIQUE 19thC INDIAN CUTCH SOLID SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SET, V KISHORE c.1890
Antique 19th Century rare Indian Kutch style hand crafted three piece solid silver tea set. The set features a teapot, sugar pot and milk jug. All profusely chased with the typical Kutch repoussé foliage, each piece is profusely and beautifully repousse' decorated with scrolling foliage and flowers on a tooled matted ground, interspersed with various animals. Each piece mounted with a cast model of an Indian spotted eagle finial and applied with snake-like style handles.
Hallmarked on the base "STERLING SILVER" (925 Standard), Maker's mark "VK" (Vishnu Kishore).
Reference Number: A10450
Antique 19th Century rare Indian Kutch style hand crafted three piece solid silver tea set. The set features a teapot, sugar pot and milk jug. All profusely chased with the typical Kutch repoussé foliage, each piece is profusely and beautifully repousse' decorated with scrolling foliage and flowers on a tooled matted ground, interspersed with various animals. Each piece mounted with a cast model of an Indian spotted eagle finial and applied with snake-like style handles.
Hallmarked on the base "STERLING SILVER" (925 Standard), Maker's mark "VK" (Vishnu Kishore).
Reference Number: A10450
Antique 19th Century rare Indian Kutch style hand crafted three piece solid silver tea set. The set features a teapot, sugar pot and milk jug. All profusely chased with the typical Kutch repoussé foliage, each piece is profusely and beautifully repousse' decorated with scrolling foliage and flowers on a tooled matted ground, interspersed with various animals. Each piece mounted with a cast model of an Indian spotted eagle finial and applied with snake-like style handles.
Hallmarked on the base "STERLING SILVER" (925 Standard), Maker's mark "VK" (Vishnu Kishore).
Reference Number: A10450
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Vishnu Kishore was a skilled Indian silversmith active in the late 19th century, known for producing high-quality silverware, particularly tea sets, trays, and decorative tableware. Based in Calcutta (now Kolkata), his work reflected a fusion of British colonial tastes and traditional Indian craftsmanship. His pieces were often adorned with intricate repoussé designs, featuring scrolling foliage, animals, and figural motifs inspired by Indian mythology and Mughal artistry. His silverware was well-regarded among British officials and wealthy patrons in colonial India, many of whom commissioned elaborate sets for their homes. He marked his pieces with "VK," a hallmark that distinguished his work from other Indian silversmiths of the time. While fewer records exist about his life, his craftsmanship remains appreciated among collectors.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
TEAPOT
Height: 17.5 cm // 6.89 inches
Width: 20.5 cm // 8.07 inches
Depth: 12.5 cm // 4.92 inches
Weight: 625 g // 20.72 ozt
SUGAR BOWL
Height: 13.5 cm // 5.31 inches
Width: 15 cm // 5.91 inches
Depth: 10 cm // 3.94 inches
Weight: 425 g // 13.72 ozt
CREAM JUG
Height: 13.5 cm // 5.31 inches
Width: 12 cm // 4.72 inches
Depth: 10 cm // 3.94 inches
Weight: 320 g // 10.29 ozt