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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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Persian Repoussé Silver Plated Water Kettle
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Persian water kettle is shaped from silver-plated brass and was once used to boil water for tea and other hot drinks. The body is decorated with repoussé and chased desi...
Category
Early 20th Century West Asian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Victorian Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Tea Urn / Samovar
Located in Suffolk, GB
A handsome antique Victorian silver plated tea urn or samovar by the well known Sheffield makers Walker & Hall, dating to circa 1880.
The urn is made in the classical form with twin ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Emilia Castillo Silver Plated & Malachite Tea Service Set, Mexican Modernism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional and whimsical tea or coffee service set by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, and embodying the finest traditions of Mexican si...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
Antique James Dixon & Sons 4186 Victorian Silver Plated Tea Service Set - 4 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique James Dixon & Sons 4186 English Victorian Silver Plated Tea Service Set with Monogram- 4 Pcs. Set includes (1) Teapot, (1) Coffee pot, (1) Creamer, (1) Sugar bowl. Each piece...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Ma...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s, Set of 6, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an at...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$910 Sale Price / set
20% Off