An Extremely Fine Raj Silver Kashmir Batchelor three piece Tea Set in Coriander pattern, Srinagar, ca. 1890

Description This unusually fine Raj Silver Kashmir Batchelor three piece tea set with tray was made in Srinagar (Kashmir), circa 1890. The set consists of a lidded teapot, an open milk pot and sugar bowl, and a matching tri-lobed tray. Of rounded-off square shape, standing on an offset square base, each piece is chased with scrolling Coriander flowers and foliage and has a plain rim. The milk pot and sugar bowl have gilded interiors whereas the teapot and its hinged lid have a plain interior. The trip-lobed tray has a matching design with a pierced border. Individual weights: Teapot: 303 gm; Milk pot: 127 gm; Sugar bowl: 125 gm; Tray: 577 gm. Total weight of set: 1132 gm.