A mid-20th century Thai silver three-piece tea service with matched tray and sugar tongs, circa 1960

The tea set of baluster form embossed decoration allover with bodhisattvas within pointed arches, with scroll handles, raised on three scalloped feet, the tray of oval form with the rim similarly decorated alternating with stylised dragon masks, the sugar tongs with praying figures and claw bowls. (5)

Length of tray – 38.5 cm / 15.1 inches

Height of teapot – 17 cm / 6.7 inches

Weight – 1913 grams / 61.5 ozt