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How do I identify an antique tea set?

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How do I identify an antique tea set?
To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Rosenthal Tea Sets on 1stDibs
MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set
By Rosenthal
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century porcelain creamer and lidded sugar bowl set from the "Classic Modern White" pattern by Rosenthal, Germany. Minimalist tapered profiles, finished in a glossy white glaze...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Dessert Service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-Karat Plated, 1980
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Bronx, NY
Magic flute coffee dessert service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-karat plated by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-karat plated, mint condition set for six with milk and sugar bowl on a 2...
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Vintage 1980s German Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - Studio Linie, Germany coffee or tea set. Large vintage German service of the famous Rosenthal Linie factory from Germany...
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Vintage 1960s German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Black Glazed Porcelain Milk Jug by Walter Gropius for Rosenthal
By Walter Gropius, Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany in 1969 by Walter Gropius for Rosenthal Studio Line. It is made in black porcelain with both a matte and glazed finish. This milk jug is a vintage piece, therefore i...
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Vintage 1960s German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Raymond Loewy After Dinner Coffee Set for "Rosenthal 2000", 1954
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grey and white porcelain 20 piece after dinner coffee set Rosenthal 2000 Secunda, coffee server, sugar bowl and creamer and complete set of service with...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Rosenthal Coffee and Tea Service in the Style of Dorothy Hafner
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality porcelain coffee, tea and dessert service set by Rosenthal, Germany. This mid-century Rosenthal coffee and tea service consisting of 19 pieces was manufactured circa ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

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