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Chinese Qing Melon Shape Yixing Teapot with Strainer, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Chinese Qing Yixing red clay melon shape teapot and cover with integral strainer dating
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Export Armorial Teapot
Located in Wilson, NC
potting with handle featuring a stylized heart shape at the top and bottom. This teapot is in remarkable
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1810s Chinese Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Armorial Teapot
Chinese Export Armorial Teapot
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4.63 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chinese porcelain teapot dating from the end of the 19th century. With its modern shape and
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19th Century Chinese Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot
H 5.12 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Antique Cast Iron Japanese Teapot
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully shaped antique cast iron teapot from Japan. This heavy pot, with it's original
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Early 20th Century Antique Teapot Shapes

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Iron

Chinese Bamboo Pomegranate Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
charming teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is hand-carved from a hollow length of bamboo in the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Bamboo

Black Basalt Teapot, Turner, circa 1805
By Turner Pottery
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine teapot with D-shape handle and a peculiar finial in the form of a widow without her barrel
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Black Basalt Teapot, Turner, circa 1805
Black Basalt Teapot, Turner, circa 1805
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H 6 in W 9 in D 6 in
19th Century, Ironstone Teapot and Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning set consists of a teapot with decorative top and finial and similarly styled pitcher
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19th Century British Other Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Ironstone

Teapot, Derby Porcelain Works, circa 1775
By Derby
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A gadrooned, canon-ball shape teapot, decorated with typical sprays of natural flowers. The shape
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Teapot, Derby Porcelain Works, circa 1775
Teapot, Derby Porcelain Works, circa 1775
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H 6 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Antique Silver Teapot, Belgium 1831-1869
Located in Belmont, MA
straight lines, the spout is formed in an S-shape. The vaulted and with gadroons adorned lid is curved and
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1830s Belgian Baroque Revival Antique Teapot Shapes

Antique Silver Teapot, Belgium 1831-1869
Antique Silver Teapot, Belgium 1831-1869
H 6.88 in W 10.23 in D 6.29 in
Conical form Teapot, Chelsea, circa 1755
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An unusual shape, which looks impractical and yet the lid is surprisingly stable when the pot is
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Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Porcelain

Bessie Newbery Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Babies Teapot
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
teapot is heavily made and is of squat rounded shape with a raised top rim and fitted recessed cover. A
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Stoneware

Bessie Newbery Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Babies Teapot
Bessie Newbery Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Babies Teapot
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H 4.34 in W 7.68 in D 5.32 in
Worcester Rare Porcelain Melon Shaped Teapot & Cover
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
teapot is of round melon shape and applied in relief with trailing leafy stems with a further stem
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1880s English Victorian Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Worcester Rare Porcelain Melon Shaped Teapot & Cover
Worcester Rare Porcelain Melon Shaped Teapot & Cover
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H 5.91 in W 4.93 in D 7.88 in
Creamware Chinoiserie Teapot & Cover with Openwork Gallery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English creamware Chinoiserie teapot & cover with pierced galleried rim. Circa 1775. The
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1770s Georgian Antique Teapot Shapes

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Creamware, Pottery

English Creamware Whieldon Type Pottery Teapot and Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Gray Tortoiseshell Lead Glaze Pottery Teapot and Cover, Whieldon Type, Circa 1765
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Mid-18th Century Antique Teapot Shapes

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Creamware, Pottery

Coalport Teapot England Early 19th Century Circa 1805
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This Coalport teapot features an "Old Oval" shape and was manufactured in the early 19th century
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Antique Qianlong Mark Gold Inlay Bronze Teapot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
from the latter 19th century. The teapot is of rounded shape standing on flat rounded base with a a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Teapot Shapes

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Bronze

Black Basalt Teapot with Enamel Decoration, Probably Spode C1800
By Josiah Spode
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Globular teapot in black basalt, painted with matt white, red and ice blue. Judging by the shape
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Teapot Shapes

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Stoneware

Chinese Emerald Green Shiwan Pottery Teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese emerald green shiwan pottery teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. In the shape
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Pottery

Antique George II Scottish Sterling Silver Teapot 1748 Edinburgh Scotland
By James Mitchell
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique George II Scottish Silver Teapot in a classic round bullet shape. This Georgian
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18th Century Scottish George II Antique Teapot Shapes

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Sterling Silver

Teapot in the White, Prunus Decorated, Bow, circa 1749
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Drum-shape teapot with applied double-prunus decoration, in imitation of the Chinese. Pots of this
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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Sterling Silver Teapot & Stand - Hallmarked in 1793 - Henry Chawner
By Henry Chawner
Located in London, London
Teapot & Stand, is oval in shape, and features bright cut engraved decoration to the teapot, and a wooden
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1790s English George III Antique Teapot Shapes

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Sterling Silver

Faceted Teapot engraved Flowers Joseph Angell, 752g Silver, London 1841
By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1
Located in Paris, FR
This exceptional 19th-century antique Victorian English sterling silver teapot was crafted by
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19th Century English Rococo Antique Teapot Shapes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Textured Japanese Tetsubin Teapot with Lotus Bud Knob, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a dotted, textured surface and an elegant arched handle, this Japanese teapot was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Teapot Shapes

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Bronze, Iron

Napoleon III Porcelain De Paris Teapot with Pure Gold Decorations
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Beautiful teapot in fine
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Porcelain

Small Teapot in Caneware with Spaniel Finial. Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An unglazed caneware teapot of depressed oval shape, with arabesque decoration and a spaniel finial
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1820s English Neoclassical Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Bronze Teapots with Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
Six Japanese Meiji period bronze teapots from the late 19th century, sold individually. Created in
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Teapot Shapes

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Bronze

Georgian Black Basalt Teapot & Cover Engine Turned Decoration, English Ca 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good black basalt Teapot and cover lid, which we attribute to a Staffordshire Potteries
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Pottery

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Teapot Birds Flowers, 17 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Teapot Birds Flowers, 17 Century The decagonal
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Hand-Painted Porcelain Teapot and Cover with Shou Emblem
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
from the Early 20th century. The teapot of rounded cylindrical shape is incised and hand painted with
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Dragon Handle Scenic Teapot
By Satsuma
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese Meiji satsuma finely decorated and gilded teapot. Some of the finest hand painted work and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Pottery

Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Teapot in Old Japan Vase Pattern, circa 1875
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
B3194, with additional hand gilding. The base is unmarked but a teapot in the same shape is shown on
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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Teapot Shapes

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Ironstone

Vintage Hand-Hammered Copper Teapot with Patina from 20th Century, India
Located in Yonkers, NY
. This teapot adopts a pleasant pyramid shape with a long spout and a tall round riveted handle. The
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Teapot Shapes

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Copper

Flight Worcester Teapot Set, Monochrome Print "Ruins" Pattern, Georgian ca 1790
By Flight Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of a teapot, a sucrier with cover, and a plate made by Worcester in its
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1790s English George III Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Big Size Antique Chinese Bronze Teapot Wine Pot with Dragon Phoenix Decoration
Located in 景德镇市, CN
handle is a special Chi Long. Bronze dragon and phoenix teapot, the shape of the teapot is grand. The
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19th Century Antique Teapot Shapes

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Bronze

Napoleon III Porcelain De Paris Chocolate Teapot with Pure Gold Decorations
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Chocolate teapot in fine
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

19th C English New Hall Hand Painted Teapot & Trivet, Chinese Export Style
By New Hall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
teapot, with its distinctive shape number 449, stands at approximately 10 inches wide, 7.75 inches high
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Teapot Porcelain Eternal Love Scene de Commande, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
reaching down to a vase in the shape of a heart. Symbol of Eternal Love. For a Jug with this decoration and
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18th Century Chinese Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

George II Bullet Teapot Made in London by John Swift in 1734
By John Swift
Located in London, GB
Teapot is one of the best known shapes of the George II period and this represents an early example of
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18th Century English George II Antique Teapot Shapes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Sake or Teapot with Dragon Head Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A japanese satsuma earthenware ewer and cover, of baluster shape, moulded with a dragon head spout
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Teapot Stand Fisherman Ptn, Circa 1775
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, circa 1775. The Teapot stand is well potted bowl in a hexagonal shape with fluted sides. The
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18th Century British George III Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Chinese Yixing Red Clay Teapot Poems & Bamboo Leaves Seal Mark, C 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, circa 1930. The Teapot and lid are handcrafted in an interesting shape and made of Red Clay stoneware
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Teapot Shapes

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Clay, Stoneware

Antique Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot by Paul Storr 1817, 19th Century
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional and very rare antique English George III sterling silver teapot by the world
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1810s English George III Antique Teapot Shapes

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Sterling Silver

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Teapot, Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1837
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
A teapot with cover in the “rustic bean” shape, cobalt blue ground with gilt acanthus motif and
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1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

1908 - 1917 Antique Art Nouveau Russian Empire solid 84 Silver Teapot /587gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian solid 84 Silver Teapot with delicate hand engraved ornament of birds, Skylarks
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Teapot Shapes

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Silver

Georgian New Hall Porcelain Oval Teapot with Boy in Window Pattern 425, Ca 1802
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, George 111rd period, circa 1800 / 1805. The Teapot is well potted with an oval shape and high loop
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Porcelain De Paris Teapot and Sugar Bowl with Pure Gold Decorations
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Teapot and sugar bowl in
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Teapot Shapes

Materials

Porcelain

H & R Daniel Porcelain Teapot Set, Royal Blue and Gilt, Rococo Revival, 1831
By H&R Daniel
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful teapot set made by H&R Daniel in about 1831. The set consists of a teapot with
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1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Antique early 20th Chinese Exceptional Solid Silver Teapot, Wu Hua物華, Tianjin
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Antique early 20th Century exceptionally rare Chinese solid silver teapot, of traditional round
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Teapot Shapes

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Silver

Engraved Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Set - 3 Piece - Urn Shape - 1876
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Tea Set, is 'Urn' shaped, and features wonderful engraved decoration throughout. The teapot
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1870s English Victorian Antique Teapot Shapes

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Sterling Silver

Beautiful Rare Shape Antique Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Tea set ca 1850-1880
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful, Rare shape model, Old Paris porcelain coffee tea set with coffee filter attachment and
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1860s French Empire Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tea Pot Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Faboulous japanese earthenware Teapot of unusual shape. Additional information: Material
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19th Century Japanese Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

1890 Skinner & Co. Art Nouveau Engraved Silver plated English Tea Service
By Skinner & Co. 1, James Dixon & Sons
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Unusual Art Nouveau silver plate tea set by Skinner & co., Sheffield, circa 1890, oriental shape
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Late 18th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Teapot Shapes

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Silver Plate

Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris Tea Service with Monogram
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Philip period 1830-1850. The sleek shape and style of the tableware is characteristic of this period
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1840s French Empire Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea-Coffeeset ivory Handles & Tray 1798-1800
By Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior 1
Located in VALENZA, IT
shape, and features bands of engraved decoration to each piece, and gilt interiors to the sugar and
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Teapot Shapes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Satsuma Tea Pot with Art Deco Influence Japan, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Faboulous japanese earthenware Teapot of unusual shape. Decorated with a Art Deco pattern
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19th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Cubist square Tea Set by James W. Tufts, Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated
By James W. Tufts
Located in Paris, FR
The teapot, part of a set including a creamer and sugar bowl, features a truncated pyramid shape
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Teapot Shapes

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Silver Plate

Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Tea Pot and Tea sets, ca 1690 - 1710
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely set of a teapot and 2 teabowls and saucers. Of moulded shape and with floral decoration
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17th Century Japanese Antique Teapot Shapes

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Porcelain

Antique Scottish Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Set Edinburgh 1837 / 38
By James Howden
Located in London, GB
shape. Each piece of this Tea Set is embellished with a gorgeous floral and scroll chased patterns and
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Teapot Shapes

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Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Silver Teaset
Located in London, GB
teapot and also the pull-off lid on the sugar bowl, is in the shape of a pumpkin stem. The retailer's
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Teapot Shapes

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Silver

Chinese Export Silver Teaset
Chinese Export Silver Teaset
H 3.94 in W 8.85 in
Victorian Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
By Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
leaf design to the underside. The teapot retains the original C-shape carved painted wood handle with a
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1890s English Queen Anne Antique Teapot Shapes

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Sterling Silver, Silver

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Antique Teapot Shapes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique teapot shapes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and pottery, all antique teapot shapes available were constructed with great care. Antique teapot shapes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique teapot shapes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency, Rococo and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique teapot shapes are appealing in their simplicity, but Belleek Pottery Ltd., Chelsea Porcelain and Hilditch and Sons produced popular antique teapot shapes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Teapot Shapes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $730, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $7,500 highest priced.

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 Teapot Shapes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A good indicator as to whether your teapot is antique is to check the spout holes. If it has three or four, it is likely your piece is an antique. There may also be a maker’s mark on the bottom, which could help identify the date made. Shop a collection of antique goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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