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

H 4 in Dm 5 in

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

H 8.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

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

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

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.2 in

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

H 6 in Dm 2.5 in

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

H 2.5 in Dm 7.5 in

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

H 1 in Dm 2 in

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

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs

$3,081Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in

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

H 21 in Dm 13.5 in

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

Recent Sales

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

Unavailable

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Sold

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Iron & Lacquer Sake Kettles

Sold

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

Sold

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

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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.

Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.