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Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service

Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service

By George Richards Elkington

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver three-piece bachelor tea set or service, boxed, an addition to our diverse silver tea ware collection.

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Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service

By Chawner & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt three piece bachelor tea set/service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection This ...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Six Piece Bachelor Tea and Coffee Service
Victorian Sterling Silver Six Piece Bachelor Tea and Coffee Service

Victorian Sterling Silver Six Piece Bachelor Tea and Coffee Service

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver six piece bachelor tea and coffee service; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptiona...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bachelor Three Piece Tea Set 1909
Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bachelor Three Piece Tea Set 1909

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bachelor Three Piece Tea Set 1909

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau English sterling silver bachelor three piece tea set; an addition to our Edwardian silverware collection.

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver bachelor teapot; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian teapo...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Service by Elkington & Co., 1883, London
Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Service by Elkington & Co., 1883, London

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Service by Elkington & Co., 1883, London

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver three-piece bachelor tea service consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl.

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Antique 1880s British Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Very Rare Sterling Silver Tea Set, Etruscan Pattern, Elkington, G. Shieber
Very Rare Sterling Silver Tea Set, Etruscan Pattern, Elkington, G. Shieber

Very Rare Sterling Silver Tea Set, Etruscan Pattern, Elkington, G. Shieber

By George Shiebler, Elkington & Co.

Located in Paris, FR

With a substantial gross weight of 700 grams, this sterling silver bachelor's tea set is a rare find, sure to be cherished for generations to come.

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Modern Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot, 1920
English Modern Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot, 1920

English Modern Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot, 1920

By Harman Brothers

Located in New York, NY

George V sterling silver bachelor teapot. Made by Harman in London in 1920. Drum-form with diagonal spout. Cover flush and hinged with stained-wood finial; high-looping and capped ha...

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Vintage 1920s British Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service

By Frederick Brasted

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver three piece bachelor tea service/set; an addition to our silver teaware collection This antique Victori...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Bachelor Three-Piece Tea Service
English Sterling Silver Bachelor Three-Piece Tea Service

English Sterling Silver Bachelor Three-Piece Tea Service

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver bachelor three-piece tea set / service consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl.

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Vintage 1980s Great Britain (UK) George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service, Antique George V
Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service, Antique George V

Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service, Antique George V

By H.H. Plante, London

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver three-piece bachelor tea service/set; an addition to our silver teaware collection.

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Vintage 1930s English Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor's Tea Set on Ball Feet
Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor's Tea Set on Ball Feet

Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor's Tea Set on Ball Feet

By Atkin Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Lovely, Victorian, sterling silver "Bachelor's" three-piece tea set, Sheffield, England, 1881, Henry Wright Atkins - maker.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Bachelor or Tete-a-tete Tea Set Ivory Handle
Victorian Sterling Silver Bachelor or Tete-a-tete Tea Set Ivory Handle

Victorian Sterling Silver Bachelor or Tete-a-tete Tea Set Ivory Handle

By Nathan & Hayes

Located in VALENZA, IT

Fine sterling bachelor sterling silver tea set. Finely chiselled and engraved on the entire outside with scroll and torchon motifs.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Walker and Hall, Antique Victorian Solid Silver 3 Piece Bachelor Tea Set, 1897
Walker and Hall, Antique Victorian Solid Silver 3 Piece Bachelor Tea Set, 1897

Walker and Hall, Antique Victorian Solid Silver 3 Piece Bachelor Tea Set, 1897

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian solid silver 3 piece bachelor tea set by Walker and Hall 1897 Antique Edwardian three piece silver tea set by Walker & Hall consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl an...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian silver bachelor teapot
Victorian silver bachelor teapot

Victorian silver bachelor teapot

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H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 2.96 in

Victorian silver bachelor teapot

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Elegant hand-raised Victorian silver teapot, designed in an 18th century Georgian style with simple and elegant oval body and flat top. The lid is fitted to the pot with a flush jewe...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George I Bachelor Solid Silver Teapot 1723 Early Georgian, 18th Century
Antique George I Bachelor Solid Silver Teapot 1723 Early Georgian, 18th Century

Antique George I Bachelor Solid Silver Teapot 1723 Early Georgian, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Antique George I sterling Silver Teapot featuring a lovely delicate engraved band where the body and lid meet. This early Georgian Bachelor sized Teapot has a wooden hand...

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Birmingham Bachelor's Tea Set, 1902
Antique Sterling Silver Birmingham Bachelor's Tea Set, 1902

Antique Sterling Silver Birmingham Bachelor's Tea Set, 1902

By William Devenport & Co. 1

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

We're offering for sale an antique Bachelors tea set from England. Maker: W.D. Engraving, William Davenport Birmingham, 1902.

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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
Antique Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service

Antique Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service

By Joseph Rodgers & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver three-piece bachelor tea set has been modelled in the Queen Anne style.

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Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service with Tray
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service with Tray

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service with Tray

By John Samuel Hunt

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique sterling silver bachelor tea service consists of a teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl and a tea tray.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Sets

Antique George I Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot Early 18th Century 1722
Antique George I Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot Early 18th Century 1722

Antique George I Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot Early 18th Century 1722

By Richard Watts

Located in London, GB

A lovely Antique George I Solid Silver Teapot. This small silver Teapot is perfect for single servings and as such is known as a Bachelor Teapot. The Tea Pot has a cream handle and f...

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Bachelor Teapot
Victorian Silver Bachelor Teapot

Victorian Silver Bachelor Teapot

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H 6.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Victorian Silver Bachelor Teapot

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a pretty bachelor or breakfast teapot with fine crisp hand-engraved decoration of scrolls, leaves and garlands. The round body is mounted on a circular spreading foot and has...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Theodore B Starr Sterling Silver Bachelors Tea Set, Circa 1900
Theodore B Starr Sterling Silver Bachelors Tea Set, Circa 1900

Theodore B Starr Sterling Silver Bachelors Tea Set, Circa 1900

By Theodore B. Starr

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A Theodore Starr sterling silver bachelors tea set. Swag and pendant borders with foliate cartouche.

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Early 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling silver bachelor's tea-set. 20th Century
Sterling silver bachelor's tea-set. 20th Century

Sterling silver bachelor's tea-set. 20th Century

Located in Vancouver, BC

Elegant Sterling silver Bachelor's tea-set. C1950

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20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver-Gilt Bachelor Tea Set
Victorian Silver-Gilt Bachelor Tea Set

Victorian Silver-Gilt Bachelor Tea Set

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H 5 in W 5 in D 7.5 in

Victorian Silver-Gilt Bachelor Tea Set

By Thomas Smily

Located in London, GB

A stunning gold-plated sterling silver bachelor or breakfast tea service with beautiful hand-engraved decoration.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Magnificent Fine Solid Silver Sterling Dutch Bachelors Tea Set Pot Caddy 1823
Magnificent Fine Solid Silver Sterling Dutch Bachelors Tea Set Pot Caddy 1823

Magnificent Fine Solid Silver Sterling Dutch Bachelors Tea Set Pot Caddy 1823

Located in London, GB

A magnificent and fine Dutch four piece Bachelors Tea set, comprising of Tea pot, Tea Caddy, Milk jug and Sugar basin. Superb craftsmanship and extremely elegant. Decorated wit...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Gorham 1882 3pc Sterling Silver Bachelor Set Chased
Gorham 1882 3pc Sterling Silver Bachelor Set Chased

Gorham 1882 3pc Sterling Silver Bachelor Set Chased

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a fine circa 1882 sterling silver 3 piece bachelor set by Gorham, of Providence, RI, the bodies masterfully chased in a floral and foliate motif, with elliptical flo...

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Antique 19th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot London 1839 John Figg
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot London 1839 John Figg

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot London 1839 John Figg

By John Figg

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A stunningly beautiful early Victorian silver bachelor teapot decorated with elegant spiral fluting to the body and having a splendid ornate cast spout. The lid has a flush hinge and...

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Antique 1830s British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Antique Indian Kutch Silver Bachelor 3-Piece Tea Set C. 1900/ 590 G
Fine Antique Indian Kutch Silver Bachelor 3-Piece Tea Set C. 1900/ 590 G

Fine Antique Indian Kutch Silver Bachelor 3-Piece Tea Set C. 1900/ 590 G

Located in London, GB

A wonderful Indian silver tea set comprising teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl. It is richly decorated with a dense floral pattern of the Western Kutch region and they date around 1850...

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Antique 1850s Indian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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By Yapp & Woodward

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$34,500

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By Yu Chang

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Bachelor Sterling Tea For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bachelor sterling tea for your home. A bachelor sterling tea — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bachelor sterling tea — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A bachelor sterling tea made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Atkin Brothers, Edwin Thompson Bryant and George Richards Elkington each produced at least one beautiful bachelor sterling tea that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bachelor Sterling Tea?

The average selling price for a bachelor sterling tea at 1stDibs is $2,055, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $10,860 for the highest priced.

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.