This is an example of a stunning India silver teapot. It is from Lucknow, India.
Lucknow silver teapot
It is made during the British Raj period circa 1920.
British Raj silver teapot
The details of the silver are very intricate.
Intricate Lucknow silver
The handle resembles a cobra snake.
And the spout resembles the elephant trunk.
Lucknow teapot with elephant trunk as spout
Spout resembles a trunk
There is an elephant on top too!
British Raj silver teapot from Lucknow
Elephant on top
At the bottom of the body of the teapot, there are intricate flower petals design.
Intricate flower petals design
Foot of the teapot
I believe this teapot had been used. Perhaps by an upper class Indian family to showing off their wealth. It could also been used by a British family who lives in India during the colonial times. Although no sign of makers name or any significance ownership of this teapot.
Silver teapot from the top
Sneak peak inside the teapot
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