An Indian white metal and coconut part tea-set comprising a tripod teapot and cover, a milk jug, and a sugar basin, all carved with figural and flowerhead roundels -- the teapot 5½in. high; a similar teapot and domed cover with serpent handle on three elephant feet carved with dancing figures within columns -- 7¾in. high; and a three piece white metal tea-set comprising a water jug and cover, a teapot and cover and a sugar bowl and cover, all decorated with bands of flowering branches to the bodies -- the teapot 10½in. long. (7)

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An Indian white metal and coconut part tea-set comprising a tripod teapot and cover, a milk jug, and a sugar basin, all carved with figural and flowerhead roundels -- the teapot 5½in. high; a similar teapot and domed cover with serpent handle on three elephant feet carved with dancing figures within columns -- 7¾in. high; and a three piece white metal tea-set comprising a water jug and cover, a teapot and cover and a sugar bowl and cover, all decorated with bands of flowering branches to the bodies -- the teapot 10½in. long. (7)

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