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How do you identify vintage tea sets?
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To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825
By Bloor Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a rather extravagant tea service serving four, made by the Bloor Derby factory between 1825 and 1830 in the wonderful "Witches" pattern in the Imari colour scheme.
The set c...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century German Tea or Coffee Pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century German tea or coffee pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Porcelain
Color: Blue
Styles: ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Silver Tea and Coffee Set, 4-Piece Footed Service Ornate Handles lids
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Silver Tea and Coffee Set – 4-Piece Victorian / Edwardian Footed Service with Ornate Handles & Lids, Elegant Silverplate Teapot, Coffee Pot, Sugar Bowl & Creamer
Bring timeless elegance to your table with this exquisite vintage silver tea and coffee service set. Beautifully crafted with ornate scroll handles, finial lids, and claw-style feet, this 4-piece silverplate set combines luxury, tradition, and functionality in one.
Perfect for hosting elegant tea parties, afternoon gatherings, or as a refined display piece, this set includes a teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, and creamer—all designed with stunning detail and polished to a radiant shine.
Complete 4-piece silver service set...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Rococo Tea Sets
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
$1,970 Sale Price / set
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5-Piece Art Deco Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set - France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant five-piece French silver-plated tea and coffee service from the Art Deco Period. The set includes a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl with lid, milk jug, and a large oval tray w...
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Vintage 1930s Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Porcelain cups and saucers from Royal Albert
By Royal Albert
Located in Delft, NL
Porcelain cups and saucers from Royal Albert
A set of eleven porcelain cups and saucers made by Royal Albert, England.
Royal Albert was founded
by Thomas Clark Wild, ca 1894.
The Royal Albert is known for its fine quality Bone China, England
two small cups and saucers of the "Serena" model from before 1977
two cups and saucers, large and small, model Chelsea Bird 1950s-70s
small cup and saucer model "Sweet Violets" 1960s-70s
two cups and saucers small and large from the "Moss Rose" model before the 1960s-70s
small cup and saucer, Model Blue Blossom, 1988
large cup and saucer model "Lady...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful ART DECO coffee set tea set silver plated, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Coffee/tea set - 1930s
This coffee set from the 1930s is in the typical style of the streamline modern. It includes a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, creamer and a handled tray.
Th...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
