How do I identify an antique tea set?

To identify an antique tea set , look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England . Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres , Capodimonte and Chelsea , while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode , Minton and Derby , which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company .Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.

Antique Brush Set

Sterling Brush Comb And Mirror

Sterling Cane

Sterling Silver Vanity Set

Silver Plate Tea And Coffee Pots

A Set Of 2 Cheese Scoop Spoon, A Pair of Solid Silver Cheese Spoon With Hallmark

$452Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.91 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in

A Set Of 2 Cheese Scoop Spoon, A Pair of Solid Silver Cheese Spoon With Hallmark

Located in Wembley, GB

Silverware, Antique Silver Serving Utensils, Silver Gift for Dining, 19th Century Silver Spoon Set, English

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Brush Set

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique TABLE LAMP Brass, Auguste Moreau Gilt Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Set

$4,507 / set

H 43.31 in W 9.85 in D 13 in

Antique TABLE LAMP Brass, Auguste Moreau Gilt Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in Wembley, GB

Nouveau Auguste Moreau garniture clock set Large figural table lamp on a round base, two burners, In 1861

Category

1860s German Art Nouveau Antique Brush Set

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

Heavy Quality Brass Fireside Companion Set, Horses

$606

H 17 in W 10 in D 5 in

Heavy Quality Brass Fireside Companion Set, Horses

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

, shovel, tongs, poker and hearth brush, the set is on a Horse theme with horse heads and horse shoes for

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Brush Set

Materials

Brass

Five Piece Arts & Crafts Fireplace Tool Set

$975 / set

H 28.5 in W 13 in D 6 in

Five Piece Arts & Crafts Fireplace Tool Set

Located in New York, NY

This set includes the brush, tong, shovel, poker, and stand. Hard to find the complete sets intact

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Brush Set

Materials

Metal

Alpacca English silver metal toiletry set - circa 1900 - England

$593Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.26 in W 3.55 in D 1.38 in

Alpacca English silver metal toiletry set - circa 1900 - England

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

background including a mirror called "Face à main", and two brushes. This set is very elegant and fine

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Brush Set

Materials

Alpaca

Five Piece Arts and Crafts Hand Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set

$495 / set

H 36 in W 9 in D 10 in

Five Piece Arts and Crafts Hand Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set

By Roycroft, Gustav Stickley

Located in New York, NY

Vintage hand wrought iron fireplace tool set, consisting of a shovel, poker, tongs, brush and the

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Brush Set

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Bronze & Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits

$2,495 / set

H 12.5 in W 4.5 in D 0.5 in

Antique French Bronze & Enamel Ladies Dresser Set with Hand Painted Portraits

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1900 in the 'Louis XVI' style. This seven piece set includes two brushes, a handled mirror, a

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brush Set

Materials

Bronze

Antique Boxwood Tennis Ball Cleaner

$634

H 5.52 in Dm 4.14 in

Antique Boxwood Tennis Ball Cleaner

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

against each other, effectively brushing the ball clean. One half of the cleaner has an inset circular

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Brush Set

Materials

Beech

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

$7,000

H 71.25 in W 41.25 in D 21.25 in

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in New York, NY

between fluted canted corners; the lower part with a brushing slide set over three graduated drawers with

Category

1730s British George II Antique Brush Set

Materials

Brass

Brass and Steel Firetools in Brass Stand

$6,900

H 34 in W 13 in D 13 in

Brass and Steel Firetools in Brass Stand

Located in Greenwich, CT

on brass lion form paw feet. Tools comprise tongs, shovel, hook and horsehair brush. An elegant set

Category

1890s British Antique Brush Set

Materials

Brass, Steel

George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1730, Ogee Feet, England

$4,634

H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in

George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1730, Ogee Feet, England

Located in Seaford, GB

construction. A rare and highly desirable feature is the integrated brushing slide, set just above the drawers

Category

1730s English George II Antique Brush Set

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swiss Enamel and 14k Gold Brooch with a Mont Blanc Scene

$2,250

H 1.34 in W 1.78 in D 0.52 in

Antique Swiss Enamel and 14k Gold Brooch with a Mont Blanc Scene

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Swiss enamel brooch. Mounted in a 14k yellow gold frame with a brushed finish. Set

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Modern Antique Brush Set

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Flower Motif Locket Pendant Old Mine Diamond Pearlescent Enamel 18 Karat Gold

$7,500

H 2.5 in W 1.4 in D 0.75 in

Flower Motif Locket Pendant Old Mine Diamond Pearlescent Enamel 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

Mine Diamonds and Pearls set on the brushed 18 Karat Gold creates a magical, romantic, elegant jewel of

Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brush Set

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara

$22,992Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.01 in W 0.14 in L 0.54 in

Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara

Located in New York, NY

painter’s palette, complete with tiny wells for pigments, and a set of slender brushes, each bristle

Category

19th Century Neoclassical Antique Brush Set

Materials

Other

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako

$7,800

H 1.75 in W 7.25 in D 9.25 in

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako

Located in Atlanta, GA

finish and silver ornament. This includes a matching set of two brush pens, a paper knife and a paper

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Brush Set

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Grand Antique Dressing Table, Scottish, Satinwood, Bedroom, Vanity, Victorian

$6,723

H 67.13 in W 47.84 in D 23.43 in

Grand Antique Dressing Table, Scottish, Satinwood, Bedroom, Vanity, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

ample space for cosmetic sets and brushes Spacious base with large under tier and a pair of wide

Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Brush Set

Materials

Satinwood

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Antique Brush Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique brush set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every antique brush set was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique brush set, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique brush set, designed in the Art Nouveau, Folk Art or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique brush set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Simmons Company Furniture, Empire Art Silver and Georg Jensen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Brush Set?

An antique brush set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,263, while the lowest priced sells for $186 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.