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Yates Tea Service, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers patt. 1038, ca 1825
Yates Tea Service, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers patt. 1038, ca 1825

Yates Tea Service, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers patt. 1038, ca 1825

Located in London, GB

This is beautiful tea service consisting of a teapot with cover, a plate, a slop bowl, four teacups

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Naples/Capo di Monte Boxed Tea or Coffee Service
19th Century Naples/Capo di Monte Boxed Tea or Coffee Service

19th Century Naples/Capo di Monte Boxed Tea or Coffee Service

By Capo Di Monte

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This incredible early 19th century porcelain tea and coffee service with six matching cups and

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Rare American Aesthetic Movement Six-Piece Silver-Plated Coffee and Tea Service
Rare American Aesthetic Movement Six-Piece Silver-Plated Coffee and Tea Service

Rare American Aesthetic Movement Six-Piece Silver-Plated Coffee and Tea Service

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Impressive and Rare American Aesthetic Movement Six-Piece Silver-Plated Coffee and Tea Service

Category

Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot Donkey Yongzheng/Early Qianlong Period
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot Donkey Yongzheng/Early Qianlong Period

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot Donkey Yongzheng/Early Qianlong Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice example with Donkey and Traveller with attendant. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period: 18t...

Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea-Coffeeset ivory Handles & Tray 1798-1800
Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea-Coffeeset ivory Handles & Tray 1798-1800

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea-Coffeeset ivory Handles & Tray 1798-1800

By Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior 1

Located in VALENZA, IT

Rare George III Sterling Silver Tea-Coffeeset ivory Handles plus tray 1799-1800 Hallmarked in

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Blue and white tea set c 1725, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng reign
Blue and white tea set c 1725, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng reign

Blue and white tea set c 1725, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng reign

Located in seoul, KR

The teabowl and saucer set depicts botanical elements and butterflies, motifs rich in symbolism within Chinese culture. Butterflies often represent transformation and immortality, wh...

Category

1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

Regency Period sterling silver tea and coffee service made in London in 1815
Regency Period sterling silver tea and coffee service made in London in 1815

Regency Period sterling silver tea and coffee service made in London in 1815

By Napthali Hart

Located in London, London

Silver Tea Set, features acanthus and scroll feet, and engraved decoration throughout as well as an

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Wallace 3104N Art Deco Octagonal Silver Plated Tea Set- 5 Pc Set
Antique Wallace 3104N Art Deco Octagonal Silver Plated Tea Set- 5 Pc Set

Antique Wallace 3104N Art Deco Octagonal Silver Plated Tea Set- 5 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Wallace 3104N Art Deco Octagonal Silver Plated Tea Set with "B" Monogram - 5 Pc Set

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Whiting 5 Piece "Repousse" Sterling Silver Tea Set with Floral Decor
Antique Whiting 5 Piece "Repousse" Sterling Silver Tea Set with Floral Decor

Antique Whiting 5 Piece "Repousse" Sterling Silver Tea Set with Floral Decor

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique five piece tea set was made by Whiting & Co. of the United States and dates to

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cubist square Tea Set by James W. Tufts, Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated
Cubist square Tea Set by James W. Tufts, Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated

Cubist square Tea Set by James W. Tufts, Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated

By James W. Tufts

Located in Paris, FR

intricate engravings adorning each face of the pyramid. This tea set by James Walker Tufts (1835 – 1902

Category

19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau 3 Piece Silver Tea Set in Presentation Box - London 1902
Art Nouveau 3 Piece Silver Tea Set in Presentation Box - London 1902

Art Nouveau 3 Piece Silver Tea Set in Presentation Box - London 1902

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Wakely & Wheeler, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Tea

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tea Pot with Hand Painted Landscapes
Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tea Pot with Hand Painted Landscapes

Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tea Pot with Hand Painted Landscapes

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

Richard Ginori Late 18th century porcelain tea pot with hand painted landscapes This very elegant

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, ca 1700
Set Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, ca 1700

Set Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set of Japanese porcelain Imari. Additional information: Material: Porcelain Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th century Edo Period (1603–1867) Condition: Perfect Dimension...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Doulton Burslem Blush Ivory 3 Piece Tea Set with Apple Blossom Decoration, 1889
Doulton Burslem Blush Ivory 3 Piece Tea Set with Apple Blossom Decoration, 1889

Doulton Burslem Blush Ivory 3 Piece Tea Set with Apple Blossom Decoration, 1889

By Doulton Burslem

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Doulton Burslem Blush Ivory Three-Piece Tea Set with Apple Blossom Decoration, 1889 England, Dated

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set
Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A rare chinese porcelain gilt dish and cup Thinly potted porcelain decorated in gilt and red. Chinese export porcelain with gilt painted flower petals, the centre with a gilt painte...

Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets
Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets

Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets

Located in Sheffield, MA

Treat yourself and a friend to enjoying a perfect cup of tea with this fine pair of antique

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

WMF Model 358 Tea Set, Silver-Plated Bronze, Art Deco, Germany, 1990
WMF Model 358 Tea Set, Silver-Plated Bronze, Art Deco, Germany, 1990

WMF Model 358 Tea Set, Silver-Plated Bronze, Art Deco, Germany, 1990

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

5-piece tea set made of silver-plated bronze. Made by the WMF-Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Category

Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Bronze

Antique Simpson Hall Miller 2076 Bird Engraved Silver Plated 4 Pc Tea Set
Antique Simpson Hall Miller 2076 Bird Engraved Silver Plated 4 Pc Tea Set

Antique Simpson Hall Miller 2076 Bird Engraved Silver Plated 4 Pc Tea Set

By Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Simpson Hall Miller Co. 2076 Bird Engraved Silver Plated Tea Set. Listing

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Antique English Aesthetic Movt. Chased Copper Square Tea Kettle on Stand
Rare Antique English Aesthetic Movt. Chased Copper Square Tea Kettle on Stand

Rare Antique English Aesthetic Movt. Chased Copper Square Tea Kettle on Stand

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

square tea kettle on its original brass barley twist stand with original copper burner. The dimensions

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Brass, Copper

'Louis Pattern' - Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Kettle - Martin, Hall & Co. 1881
'Louis Pattern' - Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Kettle - Martin, Hall & Co. 1881

'Louis Pattern' - Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Kettle - Martin, Hall & Co. 1881

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1881 by Martin, Hall & Co., this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, is in the sought after 'Louis' pattern. The kettle measures 17"(43cm) t...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Monumental Silver-Gilt Tea Service by Cardeilhac, circa 1870
19th Century French Monumental Silver-Gilt Tea Service by Cardeilhac, circa 1870

19th Century French Monumental Silver-Gilt Tea Service by Cardeilhac, circa 1870

By Cardeilhac

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century exceptional French Louis XVI style silver-gilt monumental tea service

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai
Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai

Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai

By Tuck Chang & Co.

Located in London, GB

Silver Chinese Export tea and coffee service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai Chinese, Late 19th

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan
Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan

Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan

By Kinkozan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

the base for Shuzan (秀山). Simply a wonderful tea bowl or cup! Date: Early 20th Century Overall

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique HB&H English Edwardian Silver Plated Tilting Tea Kettle Pot On Base
Antique HB&H English Edwardian Silver Plated Tilting Tea Kettle Pot On Base

Antique HB&H English Edwardian Silver Plated Tilting Tea Kettle Pot On Base

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique HB&H English Edwardian Silver Plated Tilting Tea Kettle Pot On Base. Circa Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique CJ & Co English Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Serving Set - 3 Pc Set
Antique CJ & Co English Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Serving Set - 3 Pc Set

Antique CJ & Co English Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Serving Set - 3 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique CJ & Co English Edwardian Silver Plated Tea Serving Set - 3 Pc Set. Listing includes (1

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Continental Silver Demitasse Tea / Coffee Set by Hugo Böhm in Bauhaus Style
Continental Silver Demitasse Tea / Coffee Set by Hugo Böhm in Bauhaus Style

Continental Silver Demitasse Tea / Coffee Set by Hugo Böhm in Bauhaus Style

By Hugo Böhm

Located in New York, NY

Hand hammered tea / coffee service in 800 silver by famed German silversmith Hugo Böhm in modernist

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver

Antique Deep Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Ten Piece Tea Set with Neoclassical Motif
Antique Deep Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Ten Piece Tea Set with Neoclassical Motif

Antique Deep Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Ten Piece Tea Set with Neoclassical Motif

By Wedgwood

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique ten piece tea set was made by the renowned Wedgwood Company of England in

Category

Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Stoneware

Avant-garde modernist tea service by C v.d. Hoef for GERO, 1920s
Avant-garde modernist tea service by C v.d. Hoef for GERO, 1920s

Avant-garde modernist tea service by C v.d. Hoef for GERO, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A modernist tea or coffee service, designed in the early 1920s by Chris van der Hoef. At the time a

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups & Saucers, 6 Signed Minton
19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups & Saucers, 6 Signed Minton

19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups & Saucers, 6 Signed Minton

By Minton

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

display, special tea settings, or as an addition to a serious collection of Minton or English ceramics.

Category

19th Century English Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Tea &Coffee Set - 4 PC Set
Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Tea &Coffee Set - 4 PC Set

Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Tea &Coffee Set - 4 PC Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Tea & Coffee Set - 4 PC Set. Item features (1

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian 'Louis Pattern' sterling silver tea kettle made in London in 1877
Victorian 'Louis Pattern' sterling silver tea kettle made in London in 1877

Victorian 'Louis Pattern' sterling silver tea kettle made in London in 1877

By Martin & Hall

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Martin & Hall, this attractive, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Kettle, is in the 'Louis' style, and stands on an ornate cast base with integrated ...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer
First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer

First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

and saucer in the Old Japan Star Pattern, see Bonhams EUROPEAN CERAMICS, GLASS & ASIAN ART 5 July 2011

Category

Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rogers Aesthetic Period Six Piece Silverplate Tea and Coffee Service
Antique Rogers Aesthetic Period Six Piece Silverplate Tea and Coffee Service

Antique Rogers Aesthetic Period Six Piece Silverplate Tea and Coffee Service

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine antique service in very good condition. With fine chased decoration in the Japanese manner with decorative floral sections alternating with angular decorated bands. All pieces...

Category

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Vermeil, Silver Plate

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Brown, Westhead, Moore/Cauldon Tea Set on Matching Lazy-Susan 12 Pieces
Brown, Westhead, Moore/Cauldon Tea Set on Matching Lazy-Susan 12 Pieces

Brown, Westhead, Moore/Cauldon Tea Set on Matching Lazy-Susan 12 Pieces

By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This lovely tea set for four sits on a large lazy-Susan which spins the set around for easy access

Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Solid Silver 3Pieces Tea Set, 2 pcs Gold Gilded Inside, Roberts&Staler
Victorian Solid Silver 3Pieces Tea Set, 2 pcs Gold Gilded Inside, Roberts&Staler

Victorian Solid Silver 3Pieces Tea Set, 2 pcs Gold Gilded Inside, Roberts&Staler

By Roberts & Slater

Located in Beirut, LB

An exquisite and rare mid-19th century English sterling silver tea set, comprising a teapot, sugar

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique James W Tufts 1948 Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tea Set - 5 Pc Set
Antique James W Tufts 1948 Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tea Set - 5 Pc Set

Antique James W Tufts 1948 Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tea Set - 5 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique James W. Tufts 1948 Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tea Set 5 Pc Set. Circa Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot
Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot

Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot

By Crispin Fuller

Located in London, GB

An Antique George III solid Silver Teapot on Stand decorated with a delicate engraved design on the Teapot and on the Oval Tray below. The Teapot and Tray both have matched crests en...

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Incredible George IV period sterling silver tea set - 9.7kg - made in 1821-1826
Incredible George IV period sterling silver tea set - 9.7kg - made in 1821-1826

Incredible George IV period sterling silver tea set - 9.7kg - made in 1821-1826

By John Edward Terrey 1

Located in London, London

, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a tea urn, coffee pot on warming stand, teapot, cream jug

Category

1820s English Romantic Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Porcelain Part Tea Service and Tray, Pinder-Bourne, circa 1880
English Porcelain Part Tea Service and Tray, Pinder-Bourne, circa 1880

English Porcelain Part Tea Service and Tray, Pinder-Bourne, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Partnership with Royal Doulton. Five cups. Six saucers. Creamer. Pot. Kettle (Restoration to kettle handle.) Bowl. Tray.

Category

1880s English Antique Tea Glasses

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts six piece pewter tudric tea set
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts six piece pewter tudric tea set

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts six piece pewter tudric tea set

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts six piece pewter tudric tea set, consisting of a teapot, water

Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Pewter

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Antique Tea Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tea glasses available for sale. Each of these unique antique tea glasses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. There are all kinds of antique tea glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tea glasses to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Regency antique tea glasses are of considerable interest. Many antique tea glasses are appealing in their simplicity, but Coalport Porcelain, Tiffany & Co. and Meissen Porcelain produced popular antique tea glasses that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Tea Glasses?

Antique tea glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,898, while the lowest priced sells for $23 and the highest can go for as much as $220,012.

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 Tea Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It’s the tea glass holders — rather than the glasses — that are most interesting in Russia. They’re called podstakannik, which translates to “thing under the glass.” These holders are designed to hold any drinking glass, or stakan. If you’re looking for a Russian tea glass, you might want to research stakan and podstakannik.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.