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European silver

The Chitra Collection has an exceptionally fine collection of silver and silver-gilt teawares made by leading European silversmiths. Dating from the 18th through to the 20th century, these objects are a testament to the rich material culture that tea has inspired and the importance of teawares as an expression of wealth and taste. 

European silver

Teapot, silver-gilt, by Adam Loofs, Netherlands, 1701

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European silver

European silver

Teapot, silver-gilt, Marie-Joseph-Gabriel Genu, Paris, France, 1798-1809

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European silver

European silver

Kettle and stand, silver-gilt and ivory, Marc-Augustin Lebrun, France, 1819-1838

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European silver

European silver

Urn, silver-gilt and ivory, Marc Jacquart, Paris, France, 1789-1809

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European silver

European silver

Four-piece tea and coffee set, silver, silver-gilt and ivory, by John Bridge, England, 1829-1831

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European silver

European silver

Tea and coffee set, silver-gilt, by Paul Storr, England, 1838

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European silver

European silver

Chinoiserie-style tea set, silver-gilt, Josef Carl Klinkosch, Vienna, Austria, 1872-1922

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European silver

European silver

‘Blossom’ tea set with catalogue, silver, ivory, paper, Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1925-1944

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European silver
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