Hand-Carved Tea Sets

For sale is a beautiful tea pot. It was made from brass with hand-carved ornaments possibly in the 18th century. Its beautiful gold and silver colour surface has an age approriate, u...

A very highly sought after silversmith and pattern, this Zodiacal/Astrological 3 piece silver plated HAND CHASED Tea Set was made by the Royal Warranted silversmith, Elkington & Company, of Birmingham (UK), inventors of electroplated silver ware (and electroplating in general!) This set has been made in the mid to late 19th century in England by a variety of silversmiths, mostly in Sterling. However, Elkington made this set in small supply in fine electroplate (please note the marks on the base of each piece.) Please note the wonderful adaptation of the astrological signs in individual panels, There is a blank cartouche suitable for engraving on the teapot and open sugar bowl. Elkington was also one of the few silver smiths that used a "cypher" system to date their plated wares (unlike most other British manufacturers and those pieces in sterling which are mandated to be marked with the year of manufacture.) The cypher marks indicate that this set was made between 1883-1888 and is in pristine age-appropriate condition with no exterior plate loss whatsoever (and very little wear noted except the inside of the teapot which was carefully used and still remains usable, as are the open sugar bowl and the cream jug.) The diminutive size of this set is indicative of an afternoon tea set for two...

Mr. Giallo is opening his personal vault to sell a collection of his treasured antiques he's held on for so long. ABOUT ITEM One Cup 1900s Sterling Silver Wide Brim & Wood Handle...

A Fantastic and Large 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Flower Encrusted Tea Pot with Meissen Porcelain Stand and Original Carrying Case. The b...

Gorgeous brown teapot made of ceramics with handle. This antique has elegant features and displays a great patina, thus creating a waxed finish for an aut...

Traditional vintage brass decorative Moroccan tea pot. Decorative tea pot with traditional form overlaid with camel bone, handcrafted in Marrakech. Gr...

French vintage porcelain jars, French factory of Sarreguemines, France. Obernai collection, French kitchen, kitchen decor. Sarreguemines is th...

Magnificent three-piece coffee set with very rare serving tray by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) for Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna, Finland. Sterling silver with ebonized...