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 Sake Set

Rare Japanese Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Meiji

Japanese Sake Glasses

Japanese Lacquered Art

Japanese Kutani Early 20th Century

Black Lacquer With Gold Art

Sake Glass

Silver Sake

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

$1,800 / set

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period

$2,200 / set

Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered Sake Drinking set circa late 19th century (end of Meiji period), The assemble consists of a red lacquer stand open frame support and a lid that encloses a storag...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Ceremonial Sake and Dining Set

$1,495 / set

Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Ceremonial Sake and Dining Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Ceremonial Sake and Dining Set An unusually detailed miniature Japanese ceremonial sake and dining service from the Meiji period, circa 1880–1900.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

Hukin and Heath Sterling Silver Sake Brandy Cigar Light Set London 1904

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

Hukin and Heath Sterling Silver Sake Brandy Cigar Light Set London 1904

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very unusual Hukin and Heath Sterling Silver Sake Brandy Cigar Light Set London 1904. In the form of an Alladin's lamp chamberstick shape on three bun supports.

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Early 1900s English Antique Sake Set

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Black Lacquer & Gold Sake, Champagne Flutes or Wine Stemware, Set of 6

$1,850 / set

Japanese Black Lacquer & Gold Sake, Champagne Flutes or Wine Stemware, Set of 6

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful set of six (6) Japanese black lacquer and gold sake, Champagne flutes, or wine stemware glasses, circa 20th century, Japan.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Sake Cups, Set of 3, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan

$2,700 / set

Japanese Lacquer Sake Cups, Set of 3, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A finely decorated set of 3 red lacquer sake cups, sakazuki, featuring views of Mt.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

Ceramic Gilt Japanese Sake Cups or Miniature Salt Bowls a Set of Five, Japan

$350 / set

Ceramic Gilt Japanese Sake Cups or Miniature Salt Bowls a Set of Five, Japan

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of five ceramic handpainted Japanese sake cups.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Sake Cup Stand and Three Cups with Gold Maki-e Cranes

$2,880

Japanese Lacquer Sake Cup Stand and Three Cups with Gold Maki-e Cranes

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A Japanese lacquer sake cup set consisting of a black lacquer stand and three nesting red lacquer cups, decorated with gold maki-e designs of cranes and pine trees.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Gold

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs

$3,093Sale Price|20% Off

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sake this amazing set of six Regency rosewood dining chairs with upholstered seat , in lovely condition , circa 1820.

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sake Set

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Taishō 1900s Tamba Tachikui Ware Brown Jar with Spout and Drip Glaze

$1,275

Japanese Taishō 1900s Tamba Tachikui Ware Brown Jar with Spout and Drip Glaze

Located in Yonkers, NY

The jar's lower spout, designed for easy pouring, is complemented by a practical cork stopper, enhancing its previous utility as a sake container. What sets this piece apart is the m...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sake Set

Materials

Ceramic, Cork

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Set of Three Antique Japanese Sake Saki Bottles with Calligraphy, circa 1900

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H 12.25 in Dm 7 in

Set of Three Antique Japanese Sake Saki Bottles with Calligraphy, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

A trio of antique Japanese handmade earthenware saki sake bottles from Japan, circa 1900. Each jar has a different signature in script across the front that is the mark of the master...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Early 20th Century Kutani Sake Set

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H 5.75 in Dm 2.5 in

Early 20th Century Kutani Sake Set

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

beautiful hand painted sake set by kutani, kameda japan.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin

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H 6 in W 14.88 in D 13.13 in

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set Unno Shomin Meiji period, late 19th century This extraordinary sake set exemplifies the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship, created by the esteemed Unno ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Silver

c. 1920 Satsuma Sake Set

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H 5.38 in Dm 2.5 in

c. 1920 Satsuma Sake Set

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1920 Satsuma Sake Set from the Kizan workshop, Japan. Decorated with fabulous Noh actors in costumes of the period in enamels of deep color with gilded highlights.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Antique Sake Set

Materials

Enamel

Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots

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H 10 in W 9 in D 7 in

Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots

Located in Chicago, IL

A collection of six 19th century Japanese cast iron pots (four for boiling water, and a pair for warming sake) all with foliage motifs. The Tetsubin have bronze lids, while the Sake...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Sake or Teapot with Dragon Head

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H 4.73 in Dm 5.12 in

Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Sake or Teapot with Dragon Head

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Interesting and finely painted satsuma Sake Pot / Teapot and vase with Gosu Blue. Very cool and of high quality. Marked: The artist name reads (Seki-Sai) Additional information: Ma...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Set of Six Japanese Sake Cups and Saucers, Late 19th Century

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H 1.78 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 in

Antique Set of Six Japanese Sake Cups and Saucers, Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Set of six sake cups and saucers, gilded decoration all around the cups and saucers, signed/mark to the underside of each piece.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Emile Gallé, Two Sake Liquor Glasses with Thistles Yellow Enameled Glass

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H 1.97 in Dm 0.04 in

Emile Gallé, Two Sake Liquor Glasses with Thistles Yellow Enameled Glass

By Émile Gallé

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of two sake liquor glasses made in yellow glass with design of enamelled thistles.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sake Set

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Beautiful Set Of Twelve Victorian Oak Dining Chairs

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H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in

Beautiful Set Of Twelve Victorian Oak Dining Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sake this stunning set of twelve Victorian carved oak and upholstered dining chairs, late 19th century , including two elbow chairs , with channel moulded sho...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sake Set

Materials

Oak

Antique Japanese Erotic Porcelain Sake Set, circa 1890

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H 5.32 in Dm 2.56 in

Antique Japanese Erotic Porcelain Sake Set, circa 1890

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Rare antique Japanese porcelain 11-piece sake set with finely painted shunga erotic scenes highlighted with applied gilding.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

P. Pastaud for Limoges, France, Tea / Mocha / Sake Set of Six Pieces on Tray

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H 0.79 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in

P. Pastaud for Limoges, France, Tea / Mocha / Sake Set of Six Pieces on Tray

Located in København, Copenhagen

Pastaud for Limoges, France. Tea / mocha / sake set of six pieces on tray. Hand-painted with gold decoration.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Sake Set

Antique Japanese Sake 2bottles and 5cups Set

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H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 3.86 in

Antique Japanese Sake 2bottles and 5cups Set

By Ryusei Ono

Located in Paris, FR

This is a Kutani ware. This is a type of porcelain produced in the southern part of Ishikawa Prefecture. It is beautifully decorated with gold , blue , white, green. The painting...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sake Set

Materials

Copper

Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Sake Cups

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H 2 in Dm 2.5 in

Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Sake Cups

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Sake Cups.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Tin Vase / Sake Bottle / Set of 2 / 1850-1920

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H 9.57 in Dm 4.89 in

Japanese Antique Tin Vase / Sake Bottle / Set of 2 / 1850-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese sake bottle made of tin. It is sold as a set of two.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sake Set

Materials

Tin

Beautiful Set Of Eight Geaorge III Oak Dining Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in

Beautiful Set Of Eight Geaorge III Oak Dining Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sake this beautiful set of eight George III dining chairs .

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Late 19th Century British George III Antique Sake Set

Materials

Oak

Sake Pot

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H 9 in Dm 6.5 in

Sake Pot

By Adja Yunkers

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the Century Meiji Japanese Cast Iron and Enamel Teapot

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Iron & Lacquer Sake Kettles

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H 8 in W 9 in D 6.75 in

Pair of Japanese Iron & Lacquer Sake Kettles

Located in Seattle, WA

One pair of Japanese cast iron sake kettles. The sides embossed with Paulownia Crest motifs, the inset top with scrolling Paulownia floral motifs and Chrysanthemum flowers on the fix...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Iron, Silver

19th Century Japanese Calligraphy Sake Bottles, Set of Three

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H 13.75 in W 6 in D 6 in

19th Century Japanese Calligraphy Sake Bottles, Set of Three

Located in Richmond, VA

Collection of three antique thrown pottery Japanese sake bottles with brown calligraphy decoration, one with a remnant of removable rope at the neck. Two are not decorated on the rev...

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sake Set

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

$4,800

H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick

$2,125

H 3.55 in W 6.11 in

George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick

By Henry Chawner

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A wonderful George III period chamber stick in sterling silver by Henry Chawner of London. An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded ...

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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Sake Set

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

$1,701 / set

H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

By Satsuma

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful hand painted and gold porcelain tea or coffee set Satsuma Japanese 15 pieces, 1880s. The service is complete to serve six people at the table includes: 1 teapot, 1 sugar bo...

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1880s Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Gimbal Table Lighter by Andrew Barrett, 1910

$4,002

H 6.7 in Dm 2.2 in

Antique Sterling Silver Gimbal Table Lighter by Andrew Barrett, 1910

By Andrew Barrett & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine, and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver gimbal table lighter; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antiqu...

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1910s English Antique Sake Set

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Japanese Lacquer Tea Set and Serving Trays in Original Box

$3,895

H 7 in W 21.5 in D 15.63 in

Japanese Lacquer Tea Set and Serving Trays in Original Box

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome lacquered tea set from Japan, circa 1920s, featuring a traditional Japanese lacquerware style, known as Urushi, with a deep red color and hand-painted gold designs, prized...

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1920s Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Makers Table Cigar Lighter

$1,850

H 4 in W 3 in D 4 in

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Makers Table Cigar Lighter

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Soquel, CA

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Makers Table Cigar Lighter Tiffany & Co. Cigar Table lighter. Sterling silver body with cotton wick. On the bottom portion of this lamp is clea...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Sake Set

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

$8,600

H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 6 in

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sagejubako is a portable picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an additional meal was added between breakfast and dinner. It normally consists of a carry case w...

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani

$5,850 / set

H 5 in W 7.3 in D 6.5 in

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality Kutani three-piece tea service set, generously gilded with high purity gold and extremely intricately hand-painted in red and green...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Gold

Japanese Meiji Gold Maki-e Lacquer Tabako-Bon Smoking Cabinet, Circa 1900

$1,495

H 4.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Japanese Meiji Gold Maki-e Lacquer Tabako-Bon Smoking Cabinet, Circa 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Meiji Gold Maki-e Lacquer Tabako-Bon Smoking Cabinet A diminutive Japanese Meiji-period tabako-bon, or portable tobacco-smoking cabinet, dating to the late 19th century. Co...

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets

$1,800 / set

H 2.25 in Dm 1.75 in

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese enamel on copper cloisonné salts and pepper shaker sets. There are 12 pieces in total. 6 salt cellars, and 6 matching pepper shakers. Colors include blue, dark green,...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sake Set

Materials

Copper

Japanese Satsuma Moriage Dragonware Tea Set - Meiji Period - 19 Pieces

$1,531

H 7.09 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Japanese Satsuma Moriage Dragonware Tea Set - Meiji Period - 19 Pieces

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A richly decorated Japanese tea set executed in the traditional Satsuma style, featuring finely detailed hand-painted figural decoration and extensive gilt ornamentation. The set con...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Sake Cups with Stand, Shitsusendo, Meiji Period, Red Lacquer with Gold M

$480 / set

H 0.79 in Dm 3.55 in

Pair of Sake Cups with Stand, Shitsusendo, Meiji Period, Red Lacquer with Gold M

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A pair of sake cups (盃) in vermilion lacquer (shu-nuri), each decorated in gold makie with a design of butterflies in flight (群蝶金蒔絵) — rendered in high relief with fine details of wi...

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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer, Urushi lacquer

Mid-20th Century Japanese Satsuma Tea set, 21 pieces

$1,650 / set

H 4 in W 8 in D 6 in

Mid-20th Century Japanese Satsuma Tea set, 21 pieces

Located in Pomona, CA

This Vintage Satsuma tea service set are hand painted richly decorated with a dense gilt & Thousand Flowers pattern. Comprising: Teapot, Sugar bowl, Milk jug, 5 cups & saucer...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sake Set

Materials

Ceramic

Fifteen-Piece Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set, Japan, Late Meiji Period

$11,870

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Fifteen-Piece Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set, Japan, Late Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING FIFTEEN-PIECE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TEA SET, LATE MEIJI PERIOD, C.1910 From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this exceptional fifteen-piece Clois...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s

$1,395

H 3 in Dm 14 in

Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A seven-piece Japanese Arita Sweetmeat set and matching lacquer box, Meiji period (1880-1890). Comprising of a central hexagonal dish and six-fan shaped outer dishes, each painted in...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain, Lacquer

Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan

$1,195 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Oriental Chinese red & gold hand painted porcelain tea set marked “Made in Japan.” Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will ha...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

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Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s

$1,995

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s

By Edward Wormley, James Mont

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene, traditional Asian motif from head to toe. The gold and greens appear as mystical and radiant...

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1970s American Chinoiserie Antique Sake Set

Materials

Brass

Trio of Small Bronze Crocodiles from Baule, Ivory Coast, Natural Patina

$450 / set

H 1 in W 8 in D 5 in

Trio of Small Bronze Crocodiles from Baule, Ivory Coast, Natural Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This spirited trio of cast-bronze crocodiles from the Baule people of Côte d’Ivoire celebrates the animal’s strength, adaptability, and commanding presence. Varied in scale and enric...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique Sake Set

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Style Carved and Polychromed Wooden Mirror with Floral Motif

$4,850

H 45 in W 32 in D 3 in

Art Nouveau Style Carved and Polychromed Wooden Mirror with Floral Motif

Located in Round Top, TX

Art Nouveau Style Carved and Polychromed Wooden Mirror with Floral Motif A striking vintage mirror crafted in the spirit of the Art Nouveau movement, distinguished by its fluid, orga...

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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s

$16,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 128 in D 36 in

Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Sake Set

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle from Australia, 1970s

$2,800

H 4.53 in W 19.69 in D 13 in

A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle from Australia, 1970s

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle from Australia, 1970s Length: 50cm Height: 11.5cm Width: 33cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Note: This item may be subject to...

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1970s Australian Antique Sake Set

Materials

Sea turtle

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

$3,400

H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

$4,800

H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

By Ron Moore

Located in San Francisco, CA

A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Antique Sake Set

Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Dark Blue Velvet and Walnut Oak

$8,509 / item

H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in

Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Dark Blue Velvet and Walnut Oak

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in dark blue velvet with walnut-stained oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho takes...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Antique Sake Set

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Velvet, Oak, Upholstery, Wood

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

$6,807 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 43.31 in

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sake Set

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Brass

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

$3,000

H 39 in W 38 in D 19 in

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in New York, NY

A provincial green-painted slant-front desk, Northern Europe or France, early to mid-19th century, featuring gently curved cabriole legs and a lightly serpentine lower apron that len...

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

$22,800

H 90 in W 85 in D 50 in

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sake Set

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Daum Nancy French Pâte de Verre Classical Musicians Vase, circa 1910

$1,895

H 5.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Daum Nancy French Pâte de Verre Classical Musicians Vase, circa 1910

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Daum Nancy French Pâte de Verre Classical Musicians Vase, circa 1910 A rare Daum Nancy French pâte de verre vase, circa 1910, decorated with a continuous classical frieze of female ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Sake Set

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Art Glass

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

$16,500

H 74.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

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Gold

WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905

$950

H 3 in W 7 in D 4 in

WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905 A documented German Jugendstil brass jewelry box by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), dating to circ...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sake Set

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Rare Antique Free Standing Italian Marble Bathtub

$31,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 68 in D 29 in

Early 1900s Rare Antique Free Standing Italian Marble Bathtub

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

This one of a kind marble bathtub was hand-carved in Italy during the early 20th century. Throughout the years it was stored at an Italian family estate surviving two World Wars. ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sake Set

Materials

Carrara Marble

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Gorham

$675 / set

H 4.5 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Gorham

By Gorham

Located in New York, NY

A pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers from Gorham Silversmiths, circa early-20th century, America. Classic sterling silver shakers with finial top and footed base. Beauti...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sake Set

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Sterling Silver

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Antique Sake Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique sake set available at 1stDibs. An antique sake set — often made from ceramic, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique sake set, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique sake set, designed in the Art Nouveau, Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique sake set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emile Gallé, Ryusei Ono and Thomas Buck produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Sake Set?

An antique sake set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $159 and the highest can go for as much as $231,250.

Questions About Antique Sake Set

How do I identify an antique tea set?
1 Answer
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.

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