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Belleek Tea Set

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

to notice. As in many Belleek tea sets, the colours on the various items are slightly different

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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Belleek 15 piece NEPTUNE Tea Set
Vintage Belleek 15 piece NEPTUNE Tea Set

Vintage Belleek 15 piece NEPTUNE Tea Set

$1,670 / set

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Vintage Belleek 15 piece NEPTUNE Tea Set

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a highly sought after set of Belleek Neptune porcelain. This tea set has 15 pieces. It has

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Vintage 1960s Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Belleek 19 piece LIMPET Tea Set
Vintage Belleek 19 piece LIMPET Tea Set

Vintage Belleek 19 piece LIMPET Tea Set

$1,200 / set

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Vintage Belleek 19 piece LIMPET Tea Set

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a partial set of Belleek Limpet porcelain. The Limpet tea set has 9 pieces. The teapot and

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Vintage 1960s Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Rare First Black Mark Belleek Batchelor Dragon Tea Set
Rare First Black Mark Belleek Batchelor Dragon Tea Set

Rare First Black Mark Belleek Batchelor Dragon Tea Set

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

numbered set and tea instructions in lid. Magnificent example of early Irish Belleek design. The set is

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Antique 1860s Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Belleek Thorn Tea Set
Belleek Thorn Tea Set

Belleek Thorn Tea Set

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H 0.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Belleek Thorn Tea Set

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This delightful and rare Belleek dejeuner tea set exhibits the intriguing Thorn pattern. Comprised

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Antique 19th Century European Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set, Cream Cob Lustre, Erne, Victorian, 1890s
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set, Cream Cob Lustre, Erne, Victorian, 1890s

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set, Cream Cob Lustre, Erne, Victorian, 1890s

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

tea sets as they were often assembled over time, and Belleek was notorious for always slightly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Neptune, Victorian, circa 1891
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Neptune, Victorian, circa 1891

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Neptune, Victorian, circa 1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret tea service for four in the pink Neptune design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret tea service for four in the green Neptune design made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret tea service for four in the green Neptune design made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Shamrock Pattern, 1891-1946
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Shamrock Pattern, 1891-1946

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Shamrock Pattern, 1891-1946

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret tea service, or dejeuner set, in the famous Shamrock

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, White, Japonism Dragon, Victorian, 1863-1891
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, White, Japonism Dragon, Victorian, 1863-1891

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, White, Japonism Dragon, Victorian, 1863-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is an extremely rare and stunning Belleek cabaret set serving just one, in the "Dragon" style

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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Grass Design, Victorian 1863-1891
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Grass Design, Victorian 1863-1891

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Grass Design, Victorian 1863-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Belleek porcelain cabaret tea set in the Grass design made by Belleek between

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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup, Soft Pink Tridacna, Victorian 1891-1926
Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup, Soft Pink Tridacna, Victorian 1891-1926

Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup, Soft Pink Tridacna, Victorian 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Belleek demitasse cup and saucer in the pink Tridacna design with the 2nd Black

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
Belleek Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891

Belleek Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

late Victorian time, and would be perfect for coffee as well. We also have an entire cabaret set in

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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Serving Four, Green Neptune, 1863-1946
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Serving Four, Green Neptune, 1863-1946

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Serving Four, Green Neptune, 1863-1946

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret tea service for four in the green Neptune design made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Solitaire, Pink Echinus Shells, 1869-1878
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Solitaire, Pink Echinus Shells, 1869-1878

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Solitaire, Pink Echinus Shells, 1869-1878

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is an extremely rare Belleek cabaret set for one, or "solitaire", made in the famous Echinus

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Tridacna Shell, Victorian 1891-1926
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Tridacna Shell, Victorian 1891-1926

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Tridacna Shell, Victorian 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Belleek cabaret set in the pink Tridacna design, consisting of a teapot, three

Category

Antique 1890s Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Irish Belleek Tridanca Tea Set Black Mark 1863-1891 Ireland Pink Cream
Antique Irish Belleek Tridanca Tea Set Black Mark 1863-1891 Ireland Pink Cream

Antique Irish Belleek Tridanca Tea Set Black Mark 1863-1891 Ireland Pink Cream

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Early Irish Belleek Porcelain Tridanca tea pot with textured body and stylish almond pink wash

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Large Belleek Tea Service, Harp Shape, 3rd BM 1926-1946
Large Belleek Tea Service, Harp Shape, 3rd BM 1926-1946

Large Belleek Tea Service, Harp Shape, 3rd BM 1926-1946

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a very stunning and large Belleek tea service in the "Harp" design, consisting of a teapot

Category

Vintage 1930s Northern Irish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Teapot Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Teapot Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Teapot Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret teapot set in the green Neptune design, consisting of a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869
Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869

Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

china since it was introduced in the late 18th century. Belleek not only brought out many tea services

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891
Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891

Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

china since it was introduced in the late 18th Century. Belleek not only brought out many tea services

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Belleek Footed Shell Porcelain Teapot, Second Period
19th Century Belleek Footed Shell Porcelain Teapot, Second Period

19th Century Belleek Footed Shell Porcelain Teapot, Second Period

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This rare late 19th century footed porcelain teapot was made by Belleek of Ireland in the shell

Category

Antique 1890s Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Demitasse Cup and Saucer, Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946
Belleek Demitasse Cup and Saucer, Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946

Belleek Demitasse Cup and Saucer, Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming Belleek demitasse cup and saucer in the Shamrock design with the 3rd Black

Category

Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Parian Porcelain Teapot, Belleek Green Hexagon Shape, 2nd BM 1891-1926
Parian Porcelain Teapot, Belleek Green Hexagon Shape, 2nd BM 1891-1926

Parian Porcelain Teapot, Belleek Green Hexagon Shape, 2nd BM 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is teapot made by Belleek between 1891 and 1926. It is made in the wonderful "Hexagon" shape

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Small Porcelain Mug, Cream and Green Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946
Belleek Small Porcelain Mug, Cream and Green Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946

Belleek Small Porcelain Mug, Cream and Green Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming small mug made by Belleek in the Shamrock design. It has the 3rd Black Mark

Category

Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

BELLEEK - 'Neptune' - Ceramic Cream Jug & Sugar Bowl - Ireland - Circa 1955-1980
BELLEEK - 'Neptune' - Ceramic Cream Jug & Sugar Bowl - Ireland - Circa 1955-1980

BELLEEK - 'Neptune' - Ceramic Cream Jug & Sugar Bowl - Ireland - Circa 1955-1980

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Chatham, ON

BELLEEK (Manufacturer) - ' Neptune ' (Pattern) - Vintage porcelain cream jug and sugar bowl

Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Large Belleek Willets Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1890
A Large Belleek Willets Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1890

A Large Belleek Willets Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

Consisting of pot, sugar, creamer (restored), two trays and six cups and saucers. Delicately gilded on an ivory ground.

Category

Antique 1890s American Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Belleek Basketweave Shamrock Teapot w/Lid
Vintage Belleek Basketweave Shamrock Teapot w/Lid

Vintage Belleek Basketweave Shamrock Teapot w/Lid

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Naples, FL

This vintage Belleek teapot, made from 1980-1992, is a charming addition to any collection. The

Category

Late 20th Century Northern Irish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Belleek Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic belleek tea set available at 1stDibs. A belleek tea set — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect belleek tea set — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A belleek tea set made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made belleek tea set over the years, but those crafted by Belleek Pottery Ltd. and Lenox's Ceramic Art Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Belleek Tea Set?

A belleek tea set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,114, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $4,425.

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.

Questions About Belleek Pottery Ltd.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell Belleek, look for a maker's marking. Usually, the Irish maker has placed its marks on the bottom of its pieces. Over the course of the company's long history, Belleek has changed its stamps many times. As a result, you can often identify and date a Belleek piece by comparing the color, wording and logo graphic to images shared on trusted online resources. Once you roughly know how old your item is, you can then search online catalogues to determine the style name and learn more about your piece. If you need any help while carrying out the identification process, a certified appraiser or experienced dealer can assist you. Explore a collection of Belleek pottery on 1stDibs.