What are Russian tea glasses called?

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.

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.

What is antique mercury glass?

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.

What are some famous antique glass companies?

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.

How much is antique stained glass worth?

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.

Antique Tea Glasses

Chinese Export Silver Tea Set

Russian Tea Room

Creamer And Sugar With Tray

England Silver Plate Tea

Porcelain Tea Service

5 Piece Tea And Coffee Set

Milk Pot

Sterling Silver Cream Jug And Sugar Bowl

Set of 5 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Rooster Tea Bowls & Saucers

$1,820 / set

Set of 5 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Rooster Tea Bowls & Saucers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Edo period tea set with rooster and chicken decoration in imari palette. Underglaze blue and

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sevres Style Paris Porcelain Gilt Tea Cup Saucer Alexander Great Dante

$499

Antique Sevres Style Paris Porcelain Gilt Tea Cup Saucer Alexander Great Dante

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptional French Paris porcelain tea cup complete with its original undertray, of outstanding

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19th Century Austrian Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Tea Bowl in the Style of Ninshei Nonomura

$1,555

Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Tea Bowl in the Style of Ninshei Nonomura

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Introducing this rare and exquisite bowl from Meiji period, dating back to the 19th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Victorian PS Co. Silver Plated Tipping Tea Pot on Warming Base

$650

Antique English Victorian PS Co. Silver Plated Tipping Tea Pot on Warming Base

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian PS Co. Silver Plated Tipping Tea Pot on Warming Base. Item features a

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

$293 / set

Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Japanese Style: Imari Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th cent...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Jean E Puiforcat 4-Piece Solid Silver Art Deco Tea and Coffee Set

$21,825

Jean E Puiforcat 4-Piece Solid Silver Art Deco Tea and Coffee Set

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

4-piece tea and coffee set in solid silver, model with cut sides, silver handles and stylized

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Early 20th Century French Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari, 18th Cen

$398 / set

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

-1722), c. 1700 Tea Bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Matched Solitaire Porcelain Tea Set, Pink with Flowers, ca 1836

$1,400 / set

Samuel Alcock Matched Solitaire Porcelain Tea Set, Pink with Flowers, ca 1836

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

A matched solitaire tea set consisting of a teapot with cover, a sucrier with cover, a milk jug and

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1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain 'Old Rich Yellow Lion' Pattern Tea and Coffee Service, c. 1900

$47,500

Meissen Porcelain 'Old Rich Yellow Lion' Pattern Tea and Coffee Service, c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

covered sugars (1 with restoration), 6 coffee cups and saucers, 12 tea cups (2 with chips) and saucers, 18

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Early 1900s Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain BLood & Milk Tea Set Pronk Dame au Parasol, 18th Cen

$498 / set

Antique Chinese Porcelain BLood & Milk Tea Set Pronk Dame au Parasol, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Chinese Porcelain BLood & Milk Tea Set Pronk Dame au Parasol, 18th Century. its a mariage

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Baroque Silver Plated Figural Tea Set w/ Rogers Bro Tray - 7 Pcs

$1,600

Antique English Baroque Silver Plated Figural Tea Set w/ Rogers Bro Tray - 7 Pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Baroque Silver Plated Figural Tea Set w/ Rogers Bros. Tray - 7 Pc Set. Set includes

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Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891

$4,350 / set

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

basket. On the inside of the teapot cover is a message with instructions on how to brew tea; this is how

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Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer

$1,888 / set

Set of 6 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral and butterfly decoration. Additional information

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Blood & Milk / Tea Bowl Flowers Porcelain Qing Dynasty

$1,556 / set

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Blood & Milk / Tea Bowl Flowers Porcelain Qing Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 18th century tea bowls, Qing Period. 4 sets and 1 loose cup. The painting is of

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

$2,398 / set

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 10 bowls decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot China Chine de Commande Qianlong Period

$1,499

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot China Chine de Commande Qianlong Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice example of chine de commande porcelain. This pot is of larger size and is finely shaped. With a delicate painting of flowers. Additional information: Material: Porcelain...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

15pcs Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set Pot Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19thC

$1,349 / set

15pcs Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set Pot Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19thC

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is for 13pcs the Saucers, The Coffee Cup, The Coffeepot, The sugar Pot and Creamer & the plates! Unusual and very detailed pieces of porcelain with a satsuma style colouring. M...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

$1,898 / set

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 12 bowls decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

$1,698 / set

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 10 bowls decorated with flowers and butterflies.. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Perio...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari Quails, 18th C

$398 / set

Pair Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari Quails, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls, Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Japanese Style: Imari Region of

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century

$1,064 / set

Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made 18/19th century enamel on bronze/copper powder box. Canton Qianlong. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlon...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Bronze

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari

$956 / set

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a mariage Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: China Empe...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

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

$5,800 / set

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

By Hammersley

Located in Great Barrington, MA

arts including art glass, textiles, architecture etc. Bright and vibrant, this is perfect for display

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1880s English Japonisme Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

12 Dutch Silver tea spoons in box by Van Outvorst Junior & son, Amsterdam 1917

$1,528

12 Dutch Silver tea spoons in box by Van Outvorst Junior & son, Amsterdam 1917

Located in Delft, NL

12 Dutch Silver tea spoons in box by Van Outvorst Junior & son Amsterdam 1917 Silver tea spoons in

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Tea Cups, ca 1700

$1,998 / set

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Tea Cups, ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set with fishermen. In the style of Frederik Van Frytom. Very thinly potted. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: Edo perio...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kutani Eggshell Large Tea Cup Weird Size, Early 20th Century

$398 / set

Antique Japanese Kutani Eggshell Large Tea Cup Weird Size, Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very lovely piece. With an overall scene of birds in a floral garden scene. unmarked. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Chargers (Large Plates), Plates Reg...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Alpaca Silver Tea or Coffee Pair of Cups and Plates, England 19th C.

$390Sale Price / set|50% Off

Victorian Alpaca Silver Tea or Coffee Pair of Cups and Plates, England 19th C.

Located in Valencia, VC

A gorgeous pair of Victorian mid 19th century alpaca silver and china tea or coffee cups and

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chinese Export Silver Tea and Coffee Service on Tray, S. Kwong, c.1920

$11,054 / set

Art Deco Chinese Export Silver Tea and Coffee Service on Tray, S. Kwong, c.1920

Located in London, London

Made circa 1920 by S. Kwong, this distinctive Chinese Export silver tea and coffee service is

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1920s Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Caneware tea set in the Egyptian taste by Schiller & Gerbing, c. 1835

$300 / set

Caneware tea set in the Egyptian taste by Schiller & Gerbing, c. 1835

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Bisque caneware creamer and covered sugar bowl in the Egyptian taste, highlighted by applied pseudo hieroglyphics and a crocodile finial on the sugar bowl. Produced in the Tetschen s...

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1830s Czech Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl & Dish Floral Bird Imari

$908 / set

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl & Dish Floral Bird Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

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

$339 / set

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period 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

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Mary Chilton Towle Sterling Silver Tea Set Kettle Creamer Sugar 4-Pc (#0174)

$17,728 / set

Mary Chilton Towle Sterling Silver Tea Set Kettle Creamer Sugar 4-Pc (#0174)

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mary Chilton by Towle. Mary Chilton by Towle four-piece sterling silver tea set. This Classic

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Early 20th Century Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler

$1,500

Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler

By Risler & Carré

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique French enamel tea caddy. Mounted with gilt silver mounts. By Risler of Paris

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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

$339 / set

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period 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

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Set, Bamboo Model by Christofle, France, circa 1890

$15,000 / set

Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Set, Bamboo Model by Christofle, France, circa 1890

By Christofle

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Silver-plate tea and coffee set, bamboo model by Christofle, France, circa 1890. 1 tray, 1 samovar

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Regency period sterling silver tea set made in London in 1815 by Crispin Fuller

$6,896

Regency period sterling silver tea set made in London in 1815 by Crispin Fuller

By Crispin Fuller

Located in London, London

Silver Tea Set, has silver handles, shell and gadroon borders, and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream

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1810s English Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

John R Wendt for Ball Black & Co Seven-Piece Medallion Sterling Tea & Coffee Set

$12,500 / set

John R Wendt for Ball Black & Co Seven-Piece Medallion Sterling Tea & Coffee Set

By John Wendt, Ball Black & Co.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This neoclassical sterling silver tea and coffee set was designed by renowned 19th century

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1860s American Neoclassical Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Triple Silver Plated Tea Urn from Chas. W. Hamill & Co, Baltimore, MD, 1876-1884

$150

Triple Silver Plated Tea Urn from Chas. W. Hamill & Co, Baltimore, MD, 1876-1884

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique silver plated tea urn, with ornate arms and lid, from the late 1800's, manufactured in

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Silver Tea Pot by Bendix Gijsen, Copenhagen, Louis XVI Period, Dated 1799

$2,750

Danish Silver Tea Pot by Bendix Gijsen, Copenhagen, Louis XVI Period, Dated 1799

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

finial, topped of with silver tip. The tea pot is clearly struck hallmarks on the base with the

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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver

Art Deco period Shelley Porcelain 13 Piece Part Tea Set ptn 10797, circa 1920

$438Sale Price / set|20% Off

Art Deco period Shelley Porcelain 13 Piece Part Tea Set ptn 10797, circa 1920

By Shelley Pottery

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a 13 part porcelain tea set by Shelley Potteries Ltd, Staffordshire, England in a striking

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Christopher Dresser Attr Three-Piece Tea Set Made by Coalport for Hukin & Heath

$831 / set

Christopher Dresser Attr Three-Piece Tea Set Made by Coalport for Hukin & Heath

By Coalport Porcelain, Christopher Dresser

Located in London, GB

Christopher dresser attr A three-piece tea set made by Coalport for Hukin and Heath, with gilt

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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Jean E Puiforcat Tea and coffee set 4 pieces Art Deco silver CIRCA 1930

$20,985

Jean E Puiforcat Tea and coffee set 4 pieces Art Deco silver CIRCA 1930

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

4-piece solid silver tea/coffee set, cutaway design, silver handles and stylized wood and silver

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Early 20th Century French Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Tea Bowl in the Style of Ninshei Nonomura, 19C

$1,555

Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Tea Bowl in the Style of Ninshei Nonomura, 19C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Introducing this rare and exquisite bowl from Meiji period, dating back to the 19th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Hunt. A Rare Silver Plated Six Piece Matching Tea and Coffee Service.

$1,940 / set

Richard Hunt. A Rare Silver Plated Six Piece Matching Tea and Coffee Service.

By Richard Hunt

Located in London, GB

Richard Hunt. A Rare Silver Plated six piece matching tea and coffee service. Measurements :- Tray

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1850s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Amsterdam Bont, 18th Cen

$548 / set

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Amsterdam Bont, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea Bowls & Cups, Tea Drinking Region of Origin: China

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

A Set of 2 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

$588 / set

A Set of 2 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A set of 2 Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan. Nice Edo period tea

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Set Tea Set Neoclassical Style Swedish 20th Century Plate Stamped, Sweden

$3,500

Coffee Set Tea Set Neoclassical Style Swedish 20th Century Plate Stamped, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

A coffee set made during the early 1900s (1902-1903) in Sweden. Stamped CG Hallberg.

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Regency period antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set made in London in 1819

$4,955

Regency period antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set made in London in 1819

By Joseph Angell II

Located in London, London

Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all standing on 4 ball feet, and featuring

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1810s English Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Manhattan Plate Co. Silver Plated "July 4th 1861" Tea Set, 5 Pc Set

$850 / set

Antique Manhattan Plate Co. Silver Plated "July 4th 1861" Tea Set, 5 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Manhattan Plate Co Silver Plated "July 4th 1861" Tea Set - 5 Pc Set. Item featured is

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19th Century Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 6 Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan

$1,874 / set

Set of 6 Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice edo period examples in nice condition, 17/18th century. With lovely Red, Gold and black/brown decoration of flowers. Unmarked. Additional information: Material: Porcelain ...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 5 Antique Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Floral Tea Bowls with Dish

$1,540 / set

Set of 5 Antique Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Floral Tea Bowls with Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Chinese Qianlong period set of cups and saucers. Fine potting and handpainting. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blue & White ...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with floral decoration

$1,178 / set

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with floral decoration

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. All three pieces stamped Tudric 025. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Pewter

Antique Japanese Bowl/Cup for Tea Japan Rare Scene Creamware UK, 18th/19th C

$1,051 / set

Antique Japanese Bowl/Cup for Tea Japan Rare Scene Creamware UK, 18th/19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very unsual tea cup. Decorated after british creamware style. late 18th or 1st half 19th century

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.

$4,554 / set

Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this fantastic and unsually beautifull tea set in Blue and white, all of moulded shape

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Coffee Tea Set - 2 Pc Set

$295 / set

Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Coffee Tea Set - 2 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated TN Coffee Set - 2 PC Set. Item features (1) coffee pot, (1) lidded sugar bowl, floral repousse handles, brown wooden handle, original...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Kangxi and Edo Period Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam

$908 / set

Antique Kangxi and Edo Period Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made set of tea bowls China and Japan. Historically very interesting. It has burning

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

$2,398 / set

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 12 bowls with saucers. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 1...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

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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

What are Russian tea glasses called?
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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.
How do I identify an antique tea set?
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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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What is antique mercury glass?
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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.
What are some famous antique glass companies?
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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.
How much is antique stained glass worth?
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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.

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