FINE THREE PIECE INDIAN KUTCH SILVER TEA SERVICE,By Mawji Raghavji, circa 1880. Marker's mark "MR" and "BHUJ" stamped within inset rectangle. Finely chased all over with typically Kutch scrolling foliage and flowers, interspersed with birds and a series of animal fights scenes, the tea pot spout ends in a zoomorphic pourer, each with lezard-form handles. NOTE: Raghavji was a contemporary of the well known silversmith Oomersi Mawji. - Weight: 45 oz 8 dwt., largest: 7 in. high. Estimate $800-1,000
Generally in good condition, the handle of the tea pot is a little loose but not detached.
