Scottish Sterling Tea Set 1881 Zodiac - Indian Taste
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:33517 | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Brand: James Reid | Pattern: Zodiac Indian |
| Composition: Sterling Silver |
SCOTTISH STERLING TEA SET 1881 JAMES REID - INDIAN ZODIAC
A fine and rare Scottish Victorian sterling silver three piece tea service in the Indian, Zodiac manner.
James Reid, Glasgow, 1881.
In unique tapering barrel form.Adorned with a series of costumed figures in various dance, theater and difficult to explain postures.Embracing a goat to chest, riding an elephant headed dog, stag crown and whip, jester's nose, half man half ostrich (?), and ev...en a demon sort of figure, with horns and wings.
Set within Indian inspired leaf and interwoven vine, with bird and figure in frame accents.Cover retains the original, hallmarked Indian pavilion finial with original fastener.Arabesque decorated handle and V mount spout.
This rare 1881 Scottish sterling Zodiac teapot is 9 1/2 inchesand the set weighs 45 standard ounces.
In fine condition.
Interior clean as if little used.
Rich sterling patina, retains original detail.
The cream jug and sugar with few tiny dents along base edges.
Original hand carved handle, secure.We had our silversmith add well matched composite heat stops.
Sells world wide.
North Carolina residents are subject to sales tax.
A fine and rare Scottish Victorian sterling silver three piece tea service in the Indian, Zodiac manner.
James Reid, Glasgow, 1881.
In unique tapering barrel form.Adorned with a series of costumed figures in various dance, theater and difficult to explain postures.Embracing a goat to chest, riding an elephant headed dog, stag crown and whip, jester's nose, half man half ostrich (?), and ev...en a demon sort of figure, with horns and wings.
Set within Indian inspired leaf and interwoven vine, with bird and figure in frame accents.Cover retains the original, hallmarked Indian pavilion finial with original fastener.Arabesque decorated handle and V mount spout.
This rare 1881 Scottish sterling Zodiac teapot is 9 1/2 inchesand the set weighs 45 standard ounces.
In fine condition.
Interior clean as if little used.
Rich sterling patina, retains original detail.
The cream jug and sugar with few tiny dents along base edges.
Original hand carved handle, secure.We had our silversmith add well matched composite heat stops.
Sells world wide.
North Carolina residents are subject to sales tax.
