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Silver Teapot On Stand

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

Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot

By Crispin Fuller

Located in London, GB

An Antique George III solid Silver Teapot on Stand decorated with a delicate engraved design on the Teapot and on the Oval Tray below.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Century Silver Teapot on Burner Stand
Antique Century Silver Teapot on Burner Stand

Antique Century Silver Teapot on Burner Stand

Located in Brea, CA

Antique silver teapot on burner stand. Weighs 726 grams.

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Antique Late 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Wilcox Art Deco Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Teapot on Stand "M.G.R."
Antique Wilcox Art Deco Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Teapot on Stand "M.G.R."

Antique Wilcox Art Deco Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Teapot on Stand "M.G.R."

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Wilcox Art Deco Silver Plated Tilting Coffee Teapot on Stand with "M.G.R."

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Gorham 01180 Tilting Teapot Coffee Pot on Stand
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Gorham 01180 Tilting Teapot Coffee Pot on Stand

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Gorham 01180 Tilting Teapot Coffee Pot on Stand

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Gorham 01180 Ornate Footed Tilting Teapot Coffee Pot on Warming Stand.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Britannia standard silver teapot on warming stand - L. A. Crichton 1916
Antique Britannia standard silver teapot on warming stand - L. A. Crichton 1916

Antique Britannia standard silver teapot on warming stand - L. A. Crichton 1916

By Crichton Brothers

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1916 by Crichton Brothers, this very handsome, George V period, Antique, Britannia Standard Silver Teapot, is pear shaped and plain in design, and stands on t...

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Vintage 1910s English Tea Sets

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

19th Century Silver Plated Kettle Teapot on Stand - James Dixon & Sons Sheffield
19th Century Silver Plated Kettle Teapot on Stand - James Dixon & Sons Sheffield

19th Century Silver Plated Kettle Teapot on Stand - James Dixon & Sons Sheffield

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique kettle teapot on stand, made by the English brand James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield.

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Measham Bargeware Love at Home Teapot on Stand
English Measham Bargeware Love at Home Teapot on Stand

English Measham Bargeware Love at Home Teapot on Stand

By Barge Ware

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Measham – Bargeware Teapot impressed with the saying, “Love At Home”, England, circa 1880. The three piece teapot set includes the kettle, lid, and table stand. Finished in a dar...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Export Silver Teapot or Kettle on a Stand by Leeching, circa 1900
Chinese Export Silver Teapot or Kettle on a Stand by Leeching, circa 1900

Chinese Export Silver Teapot or Kettle on a Stand by Leeching, circa 1900

By Leeching

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese export silver teapot or kettle on a stand decorated with butterflies by Leeching..

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Urns

Materials

Silver

Richard Richardson Sheffield Edwardian Silverplate Tilting Spirit Kettle/Teapot
Richard Richardson Sheffield Edwardian Silverplate Tilting Spirit Kettle/Teapot

Richard Richardson Sheffield Edwardian Silverplate Tilting Spirit Kettle/Teapot

Located in Soquel, CA

Richard Richardson Sheffield Edwardian Silverplate Tilting Spirit Kettle/Teapot Early 20th Century Edwardian tilting silver-plated teapot on stand with warmer, also known as a spiri...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield-Plate Tea Pot with Warming Stand
English Sheffield-Plate Tea Pot with Warming Stand

English Sheffield-Plate Tea Pot with Warming Stand

By Sheffield

Located in Malibu, CA

An exceptional example of an antique Sheffield English silver plate teapot on a warming stand in pristine condition.

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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Antique Silver Teapot on Stand, Amsterdam, 1805 Willem Diemont
Antique Silver Teapot on Stand, Amsterdam, 1805 Willem Diemont

Antique Silver Teapot on Stand, Amsterdam, 1805 Willem Diemont

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A very elegant oval 19th century Dutch teapot on stand. The teapot is plain formed in design with a upper and lower bead border for decorative highlights. The lid of the teapot is fl...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Teapot on Stand, London 1795/7
George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Teapot on Stand, London 1795/7

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Teapot on Stand, London 1795/7

By Henry Chawner, John Emes

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1797 by Henry Chawner & John Emes, the stand by Henry Chawner 1795, this handsome, George III, antique sterling silver teapot on stand, is plain in design, wi...

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Antique 1790s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Teapot & Stand from 1793-1794
George III Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Teapot & Stand from 1793-1794

George III Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Teapot & Stand from 1793-1794

By George Smith and Thomas Hayter

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1793 & 1794 by George Smith II & Thomas Hayter, this very handsome, George III, antique sterling silver teapot on stand, is in the neoclassical taste, featuri...

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Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Sterling Silver Oval Engraved Teapot on Stand by Peter Ann Bateman
18th Century Sterling Silver Oval Engraved Teapot on Stand by Peter Ann Bateman

18th Century Sterling Silver Oval Engraved Teapot on Stand by Peter Ann Bateman

By Peter and Ann Bateman

Located in VALENZA, IT

Antique Georgian sterling silver teapot on Stand, having a hand-engraved oval body, a hinged domed lid with wooden finial, a wooden scroll handle, and sitting on its original stand w...

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Antique 1790s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Peter & Jonathan Bateman Solid Silver Teapot and Stand, 1790
Antique Georgian Peter & Jonathan Bateman Solid Silver Teapot and Stand, 1790

Antique Georgian Peter & Jonathan Bateman Solid Silver Teapot and Stand, 1790

By Peter & Jonathan Bateman

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century Georgian exceptionally rare solid silver teapot on stand, both parts of oval form, the teapot and the stand are engraved with bright-cut garlands, ebonized handl...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne Period, Britannia Standard Silver Teapot on Warming Stand, 1712
Queen Anne Period, Britannia Standard Silver Teapot on Warming Stand, 1712

Queen Anne Period, Britannia Standard Silver Teapot on Warming Stand, 1712

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1712 by William Penstone III, this very handsome and incredibly rare, Queen Anne, antique Britannia standard silver teapot on warming stand, is of pear shaped...

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Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand Burner 1851 Teapot
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand Burner 1851 Teapot

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand Burner 1851 Teapot

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique Victorian sterling silver kettle on stand with a fitted burner. Made in London in 1851 by Benjamin Preston and retailed by Osborn, 2 Princes Street, Cavendis...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George II Georgian Silver Kettle on Stand London 1745 Teapot
Antique George II Georgian Silver Kettle on Stand London 1745 Teapot

Antique George II Georgian Silver Kettle on Stand London 1745 Teapot

By William Grundy

Located in London, GB

An excellent George II Georgian Solid Silver Kettle on Stand. The Tea Pot has an ornate chased design including floral, foliate and scroll patterning, and each side has a shaped cart...

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Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Silver Plated Teapot on Stand by James Deakin & Sons
Late 19th Century Silver Plated Teapot on Stand by James Deakin & Sons

Late 19th Century Silver Plated Teapot on Stand by James Deakin & Sons

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in London, GB

A late nineteenth century silver plated teapot on stand by James Deakin & Sons, with tripod feet and bone handle, the stand with x frame ends.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Teapot on Warming Stand with Burner, 20th Century
J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Teapot on Warming Stand with Burner, 20th Century

J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Teapot on Warming Stand with Burner, 20th Century

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

Sterling silver teapot by J.E. Caldwell & Co. feature tapered vessel with swivel handle and seated on footed warming Stand with burner, maker marks on base as photographed, total wei...

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20th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Regency Period Sterling Silver Teapot, Newcastle, 1815
Stunning Regency Period Sterling Silver Teapot, Newcastle, 1815

Stunning Regency Period Sterling Silver Teapot, Newcastle, 1815

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Newcastle in 1815 by John Robertson III & John Walton, this very attractive, Regency period, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, stands on ball feet, and features stunning ...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical 18th Century Sterling Silver Teapot On Stand - John Denziloe 1787/8
Neoclassical 18th Century Sterling Silver Teapot On Stand - John Denziloe 1787/8

Neoclassical 18th Century Sterling Silver Teapot On Stand - John Denziloe 1787/8

By John Denziloe

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1787 and 1788 by John Denziloe, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot on Stand, is in the Neoclassical style, with brightcut engrav...

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Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Silver Teapot or Kettle on a Stand by Hung Chong, circa 1900
Chinese Export Silver Teapot or Kettle on a Stand by Hung Chong, circa 1900

Chinese Export Silver Teapot or Kettle on a Stand by Hung Chong, circa 1900

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese export silver teapot or kettle on a stylized bamboo stand decorated with birds by Hung Chong.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns

Materials

Silver

Rare Hester Bateman Georgian Neoclassical Teapot on Stand
Rare Hester Bateman Georgian Neoclassical Teapot on Stand

Rare Hester Bateman Georgian Neoclassical Teapot on Stand

By Hester Bateman

Located in New York, NY

George III sterling silver teapot on stand. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1789.

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Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spode Octagon Teapot on Stand, Felspar with Pink Chinoiserie, Regency 1821-1825
Spode Octagon Teapot on Stand, Felspar with Pink Chinoiserie, Regency 1821-1825

Spode Octagon Teapot on Stand, Felspar with Pink Chinoiserie, Regency 1821-1825

By Spode

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful octagonal teapot on a stand made by Spode between 1821 and 1825. The set is clearly made of felspar porcelain, a strong stoneware, although it is not marked as su...

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Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Flight & Barr Teapot on Stand, White with Purple Flower Sprays, Georgian ca 1792
Flight & Barr Teapot on Stand, White with Purple Flower Sprays, Georgian ca 1792

Flight & Barr Teapot on Stand, White with Purple Flower Sprays, Georgian ca 1792

By Flight & Barr Worcester

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful teapot on a stand, made by Flight & Barr in or shortly after 1792. The items are in the "twisted shanked" shape and decorated with a simple yet sophisticated deco...

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Antique 1790s English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Silver Teapot On Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the silver teapot on stand you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every silver teapot on stand was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a silver teapot on stand — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right silver teapot on stand, those designed in Georgian, Neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made silver teapot on stand over the years, but those crafted by Crispin Fuller, Hester Bateman and Hung Chong & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Silver Teapot On Stand?

A silver teapot on stand can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,750, while the lowest priced sells for $1,160 and the highest can go for as much as $27,748.

Finding the Right Tea-sets for You

Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.

Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.

Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.

During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.

During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany & Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.

But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.