Antique Tea Server
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tea Server
Metal, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Tea Server
Brass
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Tea Server
Giltwood
1880s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Tea Server
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Tea Server
Brass
Late 19th Century American Regency Antique Tea Server
Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Tea Server
Bamboo, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Antique Tea Server
Oil, Wood Panel
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tea Server
Oak
19th Century American Rococo Antique Tea Server
Sterling Silver
1910s French Belle Époque Antique Tea Server
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Tea Server
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Tea Server
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tea Server
Ceramic, Bamboo
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tea Server
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Tea Server
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Tea Server
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tea Server
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Tea Server
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Antique Tea Server
Mahogany
1890s Belgian Greek Revival Antique Tea Server
Copper, Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Tea Server
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Server
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Tea Server
Wrought Iron
1910s English Jacobean Antique Tea Server
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tea Server
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Tea Server
Brass, Copper
1910s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Tea Server
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Tea Server
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tea Server
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Server
Glass, Oak
1880s Japanese Antique Tea Server
Paper
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024To 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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