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Antique Japanese Satsuma Coffee or Tea Set Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19th C
Antique Japanese Satsuma Coffee or Tea Set Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19th C

Antique Japanese Satsuma Coffee or Tea Set Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is for 15pcs Marked on base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

They display central floral motifs surrounded by a variety of botanical patterns including branches and blooms, indicative of classic East Asian ceramic artistry. Period : Qing Dyna...

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1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue and White Garden Pattern Tea Set c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Blue and White Garden Pattern Tea Set c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Blue and White Garden Pattern Tea Set c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign

Located in seoul, KR

The saucer set depicts botanical garden, motifs rich in symbolism within east asian culture. Each teabowl depicts scenes, characters and situations are richly depicted inside the sma...

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1720s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Chine de Commande Qianlong Period, 18thC
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Chine de Commande Qianlong Period, 18thC

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Chine de Commande Qianlong Period, 18thC

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice example of chine de commande style with sepia and pink color. 1 bowl (broken one) is different. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Emperor: Qianlong (...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 8 Antique Edo Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, 18th Century
Set of 8 Antique Edo Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, 18th Century

Set of 8 Antique Edo Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Japanese porcelain 18th c cup & saucer. underglaze blue, overglaze red and gold. Unusual design. Lovely Japanese porcelain 18th c cup & saucer. underglaze blue, overglaze red...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century
Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Epical Piece.The painting work is cool. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: Meiji Period Original/Reproduction: Original Age: 1800-...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Set with Wood Handles and Tray
Art Deco Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Set with Wood Handles and Tray

Art Deco Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Set with Wood Handles and Tray

By Argentor of Vienna

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

A silvered Art Deco five-piece tea and coffee set from the 20th century. The set comprises a teapot

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Metal

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Chatham, ON

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Antique bone china tea cup with fluted sides (circa

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful glasses set ART DECO signed Daum Nancy smoked glass 36 piece, 1930s
Beautiful glasses set ART DECO signed Daum Nancy smoked glass 36 piece, 1930s

Beautiful glasses set ART DECO signed Daum Nancy smoked glass 36 piece, 1930s

By Daum

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

designer glasses set signed Daum smoked glass 36 pieces - 1950s This 36-piece bar set by Daum

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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass

Royal Doulton White Blue Gold Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup & Saucer, circa 19th C
Royal Doulton White Blue Gold Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup & Saucer, circa 19th C

Royal Doulton White Blue Gold Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup & Saucer, circa 19th C

By Davis Collamore & Co Ltd. 1, Royal Daulton

Located in New York, NY

or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, circa late 19th century, England; this set is white porcelain

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Late 19th Century English Antique Tea Glasses

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Gold

Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W
Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W

Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W

By Kwan Wo

Located in London, GB

Kwan Wo, Chinese, active from 1875. The handles and spouts modelled as bamboo shoots, decorated overall with dragons and clouds in relief, marked 'K.W'. Total weight 1474.18gr, cof...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses

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Silver

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Kutani Pot Coffee or Tea Thousand Faces, 19-20th C
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Kutani Pot Coffee or Tea Thousand Faces, 19-20th C

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Kutani Pot Coffee or Tea Thousand Faces, 19-20th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese large pot with the well known Thousand Faces scene, meiji period. The Meiji era is an era of Japanese history which extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 20 Antique Japanese Arita Kangxi Style Tea Set Flowers Porcelain, 19th C
Set of 20 Antique Japanese Arita Kangxi Style Tea Set Flowers Porcelain, 19th C

Set of 20 Antique Japanese Arita Kangxi Style Tea Set Flowers Porcelain, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice and rare set of blue and white teabowls, Marked. Japanese in Chinese style. Top Quality. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Pe...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice example of chine de commande style with sepia and pink color Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong ...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy With Cut Glass Tumbler
19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy With Cut Glass Tumbler

19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy With Cut Glass Tumbler

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Rosewood tea caddy with a molded lid and bun feet. The interior includes two lidded compartments

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19th Century British Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Original Bauhaus Glass Teapot
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Original Bauhaus Glass Teapot

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Original Bauhaus Glass Teapot

By Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic original Schott Jeana Wagenfeld Teapot signed.

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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass

Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl
Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl

Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine and elegant Georgian satinwood tea caddy of exceptional colour and figuring dating to the

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Teapot Sugar Bowl Italian Art Glass Set
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Teapot Sugar Bowl Italian Art Glass Set

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Teapot Sugar Bowl Italian Art Glass Set

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass teapot, sugar bowl

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Antique Chinese Lead & Bronze Tea Caddy With Glass Covered Panels
Antique Chinese Lead & Bronze Tea Caddy With Glass Covered Panels

Antique Chinese Lead & Bronze Tea Caddy With Glass Covered Panels

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique Chinese 9-sided lead & bronze tea caddy with 18 hand-painted panels (behind glass) with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Bronze, Lead

ANTIQUE 1844 WILLIAM MOULSON CUT GLASS STERLING SiVLER SUGAR SHAKER MUST SEE!
ANTIQUE 1844 WILLIAM MOULSON CUT GLASS STERLING SiVLER SUGAR SHAKER MUST SEE!

ANTIQUE 1844 WILLIAM MOULSON CUT GLASS STERLING SiVLER SUGAR SHAKER MUST SEE!

By William Moulson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

some light indentations to the top which could be pressed out, the glass has normal patination, it is

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian sterling silver and glass sugar basket made in 1901
Edwardian sterling silver and glass sugar basket made in 1901

Edwardian sterling silver and glass sugar basket made in 1901

By Henry Atkin

Located in London, London

, and a blue glass liner. The sugar basket measures 3.5"(8.5cm) tall with the handle down, by 6.75

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Regency Tea Caddy
Large Regency Tea Caddy

Large Regency Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

A large sarcophagus shaped rosewood tea caddy with a semi domed top. Original glass inside and two

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1820s English Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Tea Caddy
19th Century Tea Caddy

19th Century Tea Caddy

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A beautiful tea caddy for your collection. It is beautiful mahogany .

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19th Century British Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood

20th Century Antique George V 1915 Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Tea Caddy
20th Century Antique George V 1915 Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Tea Caddy

20th Century Antique George V 1915 Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Tea Caddy

By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and cut-glass tea caddy, an addition

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1910s English Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Tea Caddy
Georgian Tea Caddy

Georgian Tea Caddy

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very nice early English Mahogany Tea Caddy. The etched crystal glass mixing bowl is of very good

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Late 18th Century British Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy
Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy

Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Featuring Inlaid Hearts and Diamonds From our Tea Caddy collection we a pleased to offer this

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Brass

19th Century Moser Gilt Encrusted Cocktail Set With Caddy & 12 Glasses. C. 1880
19th Century Moser Gilt Encrusted Cocktail Set With Caddy & 12 Glasses. C. 1880

19th Century Moser Gilt Encrusted Cocktail Set With Caddy & 12 Glasses. C. 1880

By Moser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

from room to room. The caddy that holds the cocktail or tea glass is ornate gilt metal and there are 4

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1880s Czech Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold

Chinese Carved Hardwood Tilt Top Glazed Gate Leg Circular Tea Table
Chinese Carved Hardwood Tilt Top Glazed Gate Leg Circular Tea Table

Chinese Carved Hardwood Tilt Top Glazed Gate Leg Circular Tea Table

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Chinese Carved Hardwood Tilt Top Glazed Gate Leg Circular Tea Table With Heavily Carved Decorative

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique Tea Table 'Mesage' by François Linke, France, Circa 1890
Antique Tea Table 'Mesage' by François Linke, France, Circa 1890

Antique Tea Table 'Mesage' by François Linke, France, Circa 1890

By François Linke

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

"MESAGE" model tea table by François Linke (1855-1946). The upper tier is oval with handles and a

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early 20th Century French Mahogany Tea Table with Serving Tray.
Antique Early 20th Century French Mahogany Tea Table with Serving Tray.

Antique Early 20th Century French Mahogany Tea Table with Serving Tray.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unique Antique Early 20th Century French Mahogany Tea Table with Serving Tray. 23 1/4" Diameter

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Early 20th Century French Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Irish Regency Tea Caddy
Irish Regency Tea Caddy

Irish Regency Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautiful Irish 19th century rosewood tea caddy has its original glass and all of its interior. A

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1890s Northern Irish Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in GB

interior with ivory veneered edging and three tea compartments and two cut glass containers and mixing bowl

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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Rosewood Karlsbad Tea Caddy
Rosewood Karlsbad Tea Caddy

Rosewood Karlsbad Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

center. The inside of the Tea Caddy is lined with Glass upon a white background and is finished with

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Late 19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Nickel

Regency Penwork Tea Chest
Regency Penwork Tea Chest

Regency Penwork Tea Chest

$4,846Sale Price|30% Off

Regency Penwork Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

and a central glass tea bowl. The exterior decorated extensively with Etruscan style Greek

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Sycamore

19th C. French Louis XV Marquetry Tea Table Att. Francois Linke
19th C. French Louis XV Marquetry Tea Table Att. Francois Linke

19th C. French Louis XV Marquetry Tea Table Att. Francois Linke

By François Linke

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Tea Table with serving tray top Attributed to Francois Linke

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

George III Burr Yew Tea Chest
George III Burr Yew Tea Chest

George III Burr Yew Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

perimeter with Red velvet lining. The Chest is partitioned in two with a hand cut glass Tea Caddy with a

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Cut Glass, Yew

Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy
Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy

Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Framed In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional

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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass, Boxwood, Paper

Excellent Late 19th Century Bronze Mounted Tea Table Attributed to Paul Sormani
Excellent Late 19th Century Bronze Mounted Tea Table Attributed to Paul Sormani

Excellent Late 19th Century Bronze Mounted Tea Table Attributed to Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Excellent Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Two Tier Tea Table Attributed to

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique English Regency Mahogany Tea Chest Robert Wright
Antique English Regency Mahogany Tea Chest Robert Wright

Antique English Regency Mahogany Tea Chest Robert Wright

Located in Northampton, GB

With Twin Caddies & Hand Cut Glass Sugar Bowl From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Georgian Glazed Silk Embroidered Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Glazed Silk Embroidered Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Glazed Silk Embroidered Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Octagonal Shape with Glazed Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to bring to

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood, Boxwood, Satinwood

Quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy
Quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy

Quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy

Located in Ipswich, GB

rosewood tea canisters and cut glass mixing bowl to the centre, raised on four bun feet. D. 1820

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Rosewood

Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood and burr maple tea caddy
Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood and burr maple tea caddy

Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood and burr maple tea caddy

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood and burr maple tea caddy, having a quality antique

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19th Century Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass, Maple, Rosewood

Antique mid 19th Century Rosewood tea caddy
Antique mid 19th Century Rosewood tea caddy

Antique mid 19th Century Rosewood tea caddy

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a 19th century handmade Rosewood tea caddy. This tea caddy has his original glass

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Wood

Fine quality antique George III tea caddy
Fine quality antique George III tea caddy

Fine quality antique George III tea caddy

Located in Ipswich, GB

with a lift up lid opening to reveal two removable compartments for tea and a glass mixing bowl to the

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19th Century Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825
Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825

Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

prismatic cuts set within a prismatic cut band. Slice cut lower bowl Pontil : Broad polished Glass Type

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19th Century Northern Irish George IV Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Glass

Quality Antique Willian IV Rosewood Tea Caddy
Quality Antique Willian IV Rosewood Tea Caddy

Quality Antique Willian IV Rosewood Tea Caddy

Located in Ipswich, GB

opening to reveal a fitted interior of a glass tea mixing bowl and a tea lidded compartment for tea

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Early 19th Century William IV Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-19th Century White Opaline Water Set
Mid-19th Century White Opaline Water Set

Mid-19th Century White Opaline Water Set

Located in Paris, FR

set is composed of a round tray, a glass, a sugar bowl, a jug and a flask with their pointed stoppers

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Opaline Glass

Vintage English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot by Shuffleb, Art Deco-Style Teapot Home
Vintage English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot by Shuffleb, Art Deco-Style Teapot Home

Vintage English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot by Shuffleb, Art Deco-Style Teapot Home

Located in Wembley, GB

early to mid-20th century British design. Perfect for serving coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, this

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Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver, Silver Leaf, Other, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy, England, circa 1830
Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy, England, circa 1830

Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy, England, circa 1830

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rosewood tea caddy with Bombay shape and canted top. Having a pair of lion mask brass handles on

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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Rosewood

Persian Repoussé Silver Plated Water Kettle
Persian Repoussé Silver Plated Water Kettle

Persian Repoussé Silver Plated Water Kettle

Located in Chicago, IL

water for tea and other hot drinks. The body is decorated with repoussé and chased designs of palmettes

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Early 20th Century West Asian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Geometrically Inlaid Georgian Rosewood Two Chamber Tea Caddy w/Sugar Bowl
Geometrically Inlaid Georgian Rosewood Two Chamber Tea Caddy w/Sugar Bowl

Geometrically Inlaid Georgian Rosewood Two Chamber Tea Caddy w/Sugar Bowl

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Fine George III rosewood double chamber tea caddy with classical inspired geometric inlay of exotic

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Glasses

Materials

Brass

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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.