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Silver dessert set
Silver dessert set

Silver dessert set

$1,000 / set

Silver dessert set

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver dessert set with two spoons, fork, spatula and raised handles. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

Cut-out silver dessert set
Cut-out silver dessert set

Cut-out silver dessert set

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Dessert set in cut and embossed silver with fork, two spoons and knife. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

20th century French porcelain 7 piece dessert set
20th century French porcelain 7 piece dessert set

20th century French porcelain 7 piece dessert set

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

20th century French porcelain 7 piece dessert set circa 1920. Here we have what we believe to be a

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Cobalt and Gold Dessert Set, circa 1890
Antique French Cobalt and Gold Dessert Set, circa 1890

Antique French Cobalt and Gold Dessert Set, circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Cobalt and Gold Dessert Set with 9 Plates and 2 Servers, circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Dessert Set of Eight Hand Painted Porcelain Plates
Rosenthal Dessert Set of Eight Hand Painted Porcelain Plates

Rosenthal Dessert Set of Eight Hand Painted Porcelain Plates

By Rosenthal

Located in Sofia, BG

Rosenthal dessert set of eight hand painted porcelain plates all decorated with the same flowers

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Silver Dessert Set by Gerritsen, 1907
Dutch Silver Dessert Set by Gerritsen, 1907

Dutch Silver Dessert Set by Gerritsen, 1907

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver dessert set by Gerritsen, 1907 A set of 12 Dutch silver dessert spoons and a Silver

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

Elegant Cased Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set, Elkington, 1904
Elegant Cased Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set, Elkington, 1904

Elegant Cased Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set, Elkington, 1904

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

silver and mother of pearl dessert set is of a classic design, presented in a fitted wooden case. The set

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Period Continental Silver (.800) Parcel Gilt Ice Cream/Dessert Set
Edwardian Period Continental Silver (.800) Parcel Gilt Ice Cream/Dessert Set

Edwardian Period Continental Silver (.800) Parcel Gilt Ice Cream/Dessert Set

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Period, Continental silver (.800), parcel gilt ice cream /dessert set, Germany, ca. 1910

Category

1910s German Edwardian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert set for 12 made in 1885
Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert set for 12 made in 1885

Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert set for 12 made in 1885

By Martin & Hall

Located in London, London

Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set, is for 12 people, and has plain silver blades and tines, rounded

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cauldon 16 Pc. Dessert Set Blue Shaped Rims, Hand Painted Flowers Serving Pcs
Cauldon 16 Pc. Dessert Set Blue Shaped Rims, Hand Painted Flowers Serving Pcs

Cauldon 16 Pc. Dessert Set Blue Shaped Rims, Hand Painted Flowers Serving Pcs

By Cauldon

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is a complete dessert set that includes 16 pieces made by Cauldon, England. There are 12

Category

1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of French Pink Floral Dessert Set with 12 Plates and Two Footed Compotes
Set of French Pink Floral Dessert Set with 12 Plates and Two Footed Compotes

Set of French Pink Floral Dessert Set with 12 Plates and Two Footed Compotes

By Old Paris

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This gorgeous 19th century French dessert set features botanical central decoration, each uniquely

Category

19th Century French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Haviland Limoges Dessert Set of 36
Vintage French Haviland Limoges Dessert Set of 36

Vintage French Haviland Limoges Dessert Set of 36

By Theodore Haviland

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite 36-piece dessert and tea service from the legendary Haviland & Co. of Limoges is a

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Dessert Set by Françiois Rousseau Paris c1840s
Antique Dessert Set by Françiois Rousseau Paris c1840s

Antique Dessert Set by Françiois Rousseau Paris c1840s

Located in Litchfield, CT

medal one-of-a-kind set is stunning! Old school Parisian charm at its museum quality best, this set

Category

1840s French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Dessert Set by New Hall, circa 1820s
Staffordshire Dessert Set by New Hall, circa 1820s

Staffordshire Dessert Set by New Hall, circa 1820s

By New Hall

Located in Litchfield, CT

This gorgeous dessert service by New Hall features powder blue rims molded in resist with white

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Jerome Massier, Majolica Aperitive or Dessert Set, Vallauris, End 19th C.
Jerome Massier, Majolica Aperitive or Dessert Set, Vallauris, End 19th C.

Jerome Massier, Majolica Aperitive or Dessert Set, Vallauris, End 19th C.

By Jerome Massier

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Napoleon III Majolica Slip Aperitif or Dessert Set by Jérôme Massier, Vallauris, France

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Worcester Hand-Painted Turquoise Partial Dessert Set
19th Century Worcester Hand-Painted Turquoise Partial Dessert Set

19th Century Worcester Hand-Painted Turquoise Partial Dessert Set

By Royal Worcester

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This unusual dessert service consists of six plates and two matching footed compotes with amazingly

Category

19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Davenport Aesthetic Movement Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Chrysanthemum Dessert Set
Davenport Aesthetic Movement Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Chrysanthemum Dessert Set

Davenport Aesthetic Movement Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Chrysanthemum Dessert Set

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Made by the renown English porcelain firm of Davenport, this set of ten dessert plates and five

Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th C English Hand Painted "Imari" Dessert Set-14 Pieces
19th C English Hand Painted "Imari" Dessert Set-14 Pieces

19th C English Hand Painted "Imari" Dessert Set-14 Pieces

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This lovely set of 12 hand painted plates in primary bold colors on a clean white ground which

Category

19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825
Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825

Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825

By William Ridgway

Located in Katonah, NY

This lovely pottery dessert service was made in England by William Ridgway circa 1825. The set

Category

Early 19th Century English Country Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Pottery

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 7 Persons, Bouquets, Blue Rim & Gold, Ca. 1860
Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 7 Persons, Bouquets, Blue Rim & Gold, Ca. 1860

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 7 Persons, Bouquets, Blue Rim & Gold, Ca. 1860

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

bowl, 7 cups, 7 saucers, 7 dessert plates. Shape: New cutout Decor: Number 111120 - Bouquet diagonal

Category

Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

13 Davenport 19th c.  Dessert Set W/ Aesthetic Movement Teal Blue Fern Subjects
13 Davenport 19th c.  Dessert Set W/ Aesthetic Movement Teal Blue Fern Subjects

13 Davenport 19th c. Dessert Set W/ Aesthetic Movement Teal Blue Fern Subjects

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 13 Aesthetic Movement dessert plates with matching serving compote, were made by

Category

1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Spode Dessert Set 8 Plates, 2 Square Plates Blue w/ Florals Butterfly
Copeland Spode Dessert Set 8 Plates, 2 Square Plates Blue w/ Florals Butterfly

Copeland Spode Dessert Set 8 Plates, 2 Square Plates Blue w/ Florals Butterfly

By Copeland Spode

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 8 Copeland Spode dessert plates is accompanied by 2 matching square serving plates

Category

1920s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Doulton Burslem  and Walker and Hall strawberry dessert set for two people C1900
Doulton Burslem  and Walker and Hall strawberry dessert set for two people C1900

Doulton Burslem and Walker and Hall strawberry dessert set for two people C1900

By Doulton Burslem

Located in Central England, GB

strawberry or fruit set that has a large fitted stand which is beautifully made by the highly acclaimed

Category

Early 20th Century English Romantic Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique 24 Piece English Rare Pattern Dessert Set, circa 1853 Martin Hall & Co.
Antique 24 Piece English Rare Pattern Dessert Set, circa 1853 Martin Hall & Co.

Antique 24 Piece English Rare Pattern Dessert Set, circa 1853 Martin Hall & Co.

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Set of 24 antique English silver plate lunch dessert knives and forks, circa 1853, Martin Hall & Co

Category

19th Century Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

15-Piece Old Paris Dagoty Hand-Painted Botanical Peach and Gold Dessert Set
15-Piece Old Paris Dagoty Hand-Painted Botanical Peach and Gold Dessert Set

15-Piece Old Paris Dagoty Hand-Painted Botanical Peach and Gold Dessert Set

By Dagoty

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Simple and elegant, this set of Ancienne Maison Dagoty, Edourd Honore, botanical plates and serving

Category

1810s French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of French Victorian Porcelain Dessert Dishes
Set of French Victorian Porcelain Dessert Dishes

Set of French Victorian Porcelain Dessert Dishes

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 14 French Victorian (19th Century) white porcelain dessert set with blue banding and gold

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Late Victorian English Dessert Service Set, circa 1880
Late Victorian English Dessert Service Set, circa 1880

Late Victorian English Dessert Service Set, circa 1880

Located in Madison, MS

This late Victorian English Dessert service set, circa 1880, would make a lovely addition to your

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

24 Pc., Cased Set of Engraved G.H. Whitaker Silver Fish or Dessert Service
24 Pc., Cased Set of Engraved G.H. Whitaker Silver Fish or Dessert Service

24 Pc., Cased Set of Engraved G.H. Whitaker Silver Fish or Dessert Service

By Whitaker & Co., Ltd.

Located in Atlanta, GA

English, early 20th century. A fine cased fish or dessert set comprising of 12 forks and 12 knives

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Anglo Indian tilt top tables
Set of 2 Anglo Indian tilt top tables

Set of 2 Anglo Indian tilt top tables

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

A beautiful matching pair (slight differences in the columns and the dimensions of the bases) of Anglo-Indian Padauk tilt-top tables. Impressive carving combined with the red patina ...

Category

1850s Indian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Padouk

Burmese Hand Carved Reticulated Hardwood Set w/ Table, Chairs, & Footstools
Burmese Hand Carved Reticulated Hardwood Set w/ Table, Chairs, & Footstools

Burmese Hand Carved Reticulated Hardwood Set w/ Table, Chairs, & Footstools

Located in Milford, NH

A beautifully hand carved Burmese hardwood set including a tilt top round table, and two matching

Category

19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Victorian sterling silver dessert service for 18 people made in 1873
Victorian sterling silver dessert service for 18 people made in 1873

Victorian sterling silver dessert service for 18 people made in 1873

By Henry Harrison

Located in London, London

Silver Dessert Set, comprises 18 place settings, all with engine turned decoration and bead borders. Each

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hicks and Meigh Hand Painted Botanical Complete Dessert Service
Hicks and Meigh Hand Painted Botanical Complete Dessert Service

Hicks and Meigh Hand Painted Botanical Complete Dessert Service

By Hicks & Meigh

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is one of the most complete and unusually decorated dessert sets with all the serving pieces

Category

19th Century English Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Antique Vieux Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Flower Motif Dessert Service for 8
Antique Vieux Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Flower Motif Dessert Service for 8

Antique Vieux Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Flower Motif Dessert Service for 8

By Manufacture Le Vieux Paris

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique Vieux Paris porcelain hand painted dessert set comprised of a pair of footed hand

Category

19th Century French Romantic Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

12 Dessert Plates different pattern "Le Parisien" by Creil & Montereau 1876-1886
12 Dessert Plates different pattern "Le Parisien" by Creil & Montereau 1876-1886

12 Dessert Plates different pattern "Le Parisien" by Creil & Montereau 1876-1886

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Paris, FR

Dessert set for 12 people "Le Parisien" by Creil & montereau. 12 different exquisite scenes of

Category

Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Rare Design English Dessert Fruit Set Martin Hall Co
Rare Design English Dessert Fruit Set Martin Hall Co

Rare Design English Dessert Fruit Set Martin Hall Co

Located in Toronto, ON

Set of 24 Antique English Silver Plate Lunch Dessert knives and forks, C.1853, Martin Hall & Co

Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Dessert Sets

14-Piece Japanese Gilt and Painted Tea and Dessert Serving Set with Peacock
14-Piece Japanese Gilt and Painted Tea and Dessert Serving Set with Peacock

14-Piece Japanese Gilt and Painted Tea and Dessert Serving Set with Peacock

Located in Norwood, NJ

14-piece Kutani Japanese gilt and painted tea and dessert serving set with Peacock. Hand painted

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Gold

S.C.TURRITA Vintage Ironstone Dessert Plates, Folk Block Stamp Decor, Italy 20s
S.C.TURRITA Vintage Ironstone Dessert Plates, Folk Block Stamp Decor, Italy 20s

S.C.TURRITA Vintage Ironstone Dessert Plates, Folk Block Stamp Decor, Italy 20s

Located in Roma, IT

we offer for sale a dessert set composed of 9 plates made in Italy by the ancient ceramic company

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Antique Minton Victorian Porcelain Part Dessert Service
Antique Minton Victorian Porcelain Part Dessert Service

Antique Minton Victorian Porcelain Part Dessert Service

By Minton

Located in Worcester, GB

Antique Minton Victorian Porcelain Part Dessert Service – 6 Plates, 1 Comport, 1 Large Compote

Category

19th Century British Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Silver dessert cutlery set
Silver dessert cutlery set

Silver dessert cutlery set

$910Sale Price / set|30% Off

Silver dessert cutlery set

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver dessert cutlery set with cutouts, engravings and reliefs, consisting of a

Category

19th Century European Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

Elkington & Co Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
Elkington & Co Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service

Elkington & Co Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

fruit/dessert cutlery set for 12 persons, boxed, an addition to our dining silverware collection. This

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass

English 19thc. "Imari" Decorated Hand Painted Tea Dessert Service for 8-26 Pcs
English 19thc. "Imari" Decorated Hand Painted Tea Dessert Service for 8-26 Pcs

English 19thc. "Imari" Decorated Hand Painted Tea Dessert Service for 8-26 Pcs

By Hammersley

Located in Great Barrington, MA

. 1890's. This is a complete set of 8 footed cups and saucers and 8 matching dessert plates accompanied

Category

1880s English Japonisme Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of six silver dessert spoons
Set of six silver dessert spoons

Set of six silver dessert spoons

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of six dessert spoons in plain silver with scalloped handles. Metal: Silver

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Austrian Set dessert Forks and Knives solid Coin Silver Steel
Antique Austrian Set dessert Forks and Knives solid Coin Silver Steel

Antique Austrian Set dessert Forks and Knives solid Coin Silver Steel

Located in SE

Antique dessert set in Renaissance style, comprising six knives and six forks in Green textile

Category

1850s Austrian Renaissance Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver, Steel

Set 8 Antique English Worcester Porcelain Hand Painted Strawberry Pattern C.1820
Set 8 Antique English Worcester Porcelain Hand Painted Strawberry Pattern C.1820

Set 8 Antique English Worcester Porcelain Hand Painted Strawberry Pattern C.1820

By Flight & Barr Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

This antique Worcester porcelain dessert set was hand-gilded in England during the Regency period

Category

Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Pink Dessert Service
Set of 12 Pink Dessert Service

Set of 12 Pink Dessert Service

Located in Lantau, HK

Set of twelve Paris porcelain lavishly decorated dishes with flowers from the early to mid-19th

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Comport Dessert Stands, circa 1890
Set of 4 Comport Dessert Stands, circa 1890

Set of 4 Comport Dessert Stands, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

Excellent quality circular form set of 4 dessert stand comports. Classically styled with fluted

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of twelve silver dessert spoons with raised handles
Set of twelve silver dessert spoons with raised handles

Set of twelve silver dessert spoons with raised handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of twelve silver dessert spoons with raised handles. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 French Barbotine Dessert Plates, circa 1900
Set of 6 French Barbotine Dessert Plates, circa 1900

Set of 6 French Barbotine Dessert Plates, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

vintage condition, consistent with age A charming set of six French majolica dessert plates, dating from

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Dessert Sets

Materials

Majolica

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Antique Dessert Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique dessert sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and silver, all antique dessert sets available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique dessert sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique dessert sets made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique dessert sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Emile Puiforcat, Meissen Porcelain and Wedgwood produced popular antique dessert sets that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Dessert Sets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $62 on the low end and $55,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Dessert Sets
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    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.