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Chinese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
Chinese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Tray

Chinese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service with Tray

By Wai Kee

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Chinese sterling silver four piece tea and coffee set

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Chinese Porcelain dish Very gorgeous qianjiang decoration. Additional information: Material

Category

20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain
Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain

Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very rare Kangxi Famille Verte Tea Set with Ruyi decoration for the SE Asian market. Marked with a

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai
Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai

Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai

By Tuck Chang & Co.

Located in London, GB

Silver Chinese Export tea and coffee service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai Chinese, Late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Chinese Porcelain Creamer for Tea Serving Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Chinese Porcelain Creamer for Tea Serving Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Chinese Porcelain Creamer for Tea Serving Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Region

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the qing period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century
Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century

Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo and qing period. Marriage Additional information: Primary Material

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), c. 1700 Tea

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century
Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century

Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period: 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

-1722), c. 1700 Tea Bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee

Category

Antique 17th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Amsterdam Bont Tea Bowls
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Amsterdam Bont Tea Bowls

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Amsterdam Bont Tea Bowls

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets. Pair tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari
Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: China Emperor: Kangxi (1661

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6
1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6

1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6

By Wedgwood

Located in Stamford, CT

China background. Set includes 6 tea cups and 6 saucers, 12 pieces total. Each piece is stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

44-Piece Royal Tuscan Gold and White Bone China Coffee & Tea Service
44-Piece Royal Tuscan Gold and White Bone China Coffee & Tea Service

44-Piece Royal Tuscan Gold and White Bone China Coffee & Tea Service

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

English fine bone china is celebrated. Produced in England, the set features a crisp white porcelain body

Category

20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Limoges France Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucers Set Porcelain 1930
Limoges France Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucers Set Porcelain 1930

Limoges France Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucers Set Porcelain 1930

By Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

China coffee or tea set in porcelain of Limoges France. Antique Fine China Teacups and Saucers set hand

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot
Set of Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot

Set of Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Amsterdam Bont Parrot Additional information

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20th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Bone China Coffee Set From Kaiser Set For Six Person, Set of 33
Bone China Coffee Set From Kaiser Set For Six Person, Set of 33

Bone China Coffee Set From Kaiser Set For Six Person, Set of 33

By Kaiser

Located in Bastogne, BE

. Delightful thin-walled bone relief porcelain. The sophistication of the set is given by smooth lines and a

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 16 Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Fishermen Teaset Cup Saucer
Set of 16 Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Fishermen Teaset Cup Saucer

Set of 16 Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Fishermen Teaset Cup Saucer

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Type / Colour: Blood & Milk Region of Origin: China Emperor: Yongzheng (1722-1735) Period: 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage English Carlton Ware Luncheon China - Set of 20
Vintage English Carlton Ware Luncheon China - Set of 20

Vintage English Carlton Ware Luncheon China - Set of 20

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite 20-piece luncheon set from the prestigious Carlton Ware workshop is a masterclass in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

By Luen Wo

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

spout. The hallmarks struck to the rim of this impressive antique Chinese tea set include: Maker's

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Red on White Chinese Teacup
Red on White Chinese Teacup

Red on White Chinese Teacup

Located in Chicago, IL

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Waterpot China Porcelain Blue and White
Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Waterpot China Porcelain Blue and White

Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Waterpot China Porcelain Blue and White

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

of Origin: China Period: 17th century Ming & Transitional (1368 - 1664) Age: Pre-1800 Condition: Old

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Set Vintage Bone China Kaiser For 12 Person Germany
Coffee Set Vintage Bone China Kaiser For 12 Person Germany

Coffee Set Vintage Bone China Kaiser For 12 Person Germany

By AK Kaiser

Located in Bastogne, BE

- 14 cm. The coffee set of the empire style form made of bone china with gold arabesque will help you

Category

Vintage 1970s German Tea Sets

Materials

Bone

Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot

Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot

$325Sale Price|39% Off

Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Chinese porcelain teapot dating from the end of the 19th century. With its modern shape and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blue and White Kang-xi Tea Caddy with Silver Stopper
Blue and White Kang-xi Tea Caddy with Silver Stopper

Blue and White Kang-xi Tea Caddy with Silver Stopper

Located in New York, NY

Blue and white Kang-xi tea caddy with silver stopper. Late 18th century Chinese tea caddy with

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Kangxi Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam
Antique Kangxi Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam

Antique Kangxi Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made set of tea bowls China and Japan. Historically very interesting. It has burning

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Flow Blue Ironstone Handleless Tea Cups 5 with Saucers 2
Early 19th Century Flow Blue Ironstone Handleless Tea Cups 5 with Saucers 2

Early 19th Century Flow Blue Ironstone Handleless Tea Cups 5 with Saucers 2

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of 7 pcs of 19th century Flow Blue. 5 handleless tea cups and 2 saucers with blue

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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Clay, Ironstone

Chinese Turquoise Enamelware Teapot, c. 1900
Chinese Turquoise Enamelware Teapot, c. 1900

Chinese Turquoise Enamelware Teapot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot with Magpies and Blossom
Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot with Magpies and Blossom

Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot with Magpies and Blossom

Located in Newark, England

great transition in Chinese history. The teapot is crafted in a classic rounded form, set on a solid

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Chinese Cup & Saucer, circa 1840
Antique Chinese Cup & Saucer, circa 1840

Antique Chinese Cup & Saucer, circa 1840

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Chinese cup & saucer, circa 1840.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Etched Pewter Teapot, c. 1900
Chinese Etched Pewter Teapot, c. 1900

Chinese Etched Pewter Teapot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

For one short decade, from circa 1910-1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century
Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Region of Origin: China Period: Meiji Period Original/Reproduction: Original Age: 1800-1849 Condition: No

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kangxi and Edo Period Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam
Antique Kangxi and Edo Period Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam

Antique Kangxi and Edo Period Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely made set of tea bowls China and Japan. Historically very interesting. It has burning

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Teacaddy Mandarin Porcelain Garden Floral Scene China, 1736-1795
Teacaddy Mandarin Porcelain Garden Floral Scene China, 1736-1795

Teacaddy Mandarin Porcelain Garden Floral Scene China, 1736-1795

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An antique Chinese porcelain tea caddy, made during the Qianlong period. Amazing. A fine ine

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Flowers Teapot, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Flowers Teapot, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Flowers Teapot, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

& Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796), Yongzheng (1722-1735

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W
Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W

Fine Qing Dynasty Four Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service by K.W

By Kwan Wo

Located in London, GB

Kwan Wo, Chinese, active from 1875. The handles and spouts modelled as bamboo shoots, decorated

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Chinese Enamelware Teapot with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Chinese Enamelware Teapot with Twin Dragons, c. 1900

Chinese Enamelware Teapot with Twin Dragons, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Famille Rose Teacup & Three Saucer Plates, Longevity Motif
Chinese Export Famille Rose Teacup & Three Saucer Plates, Longevity Motif

Chinese Export Famille Rose Teacup & Three Saucer Plates, Longevity Motif

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A vibrant and finely detailed Chinese export porcelain tea service comprising one handled teacup

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Teabowl and Saucer
A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Teabowl and Saucer

A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Teabowl and Saucer

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely tea bowl and dish. Its a marriage, combination of 2 sets. Additional information: Material

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emperor: Qianlong

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Teapot Kangxi/Yongzheng Imari Amsterdam Bont Qing
Antique Chinese Teapot Kangxi/Yongzheng Imari Amsterdam Bont Qing

Antique Chinese Teapot Kangxi/Yongzheng Imari Amsterdam Bont Qing

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Dating to 1st half of the 18th century Amsterdams Bont A relatively unknown niche of Chinese porcelain

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s
Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s

Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s Antique - Asian decoration Measures

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Pewter Teapot with Carnelian Bead, c. 1910
Chinese Pewter Teapot with Carnelian Bead, c. 1910

Chinese Pewter Teapot with Carnelian Bead, c. 1910

Located in Chicago, IL

For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Carnelian, Pewter, Brass

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yellow & Overglaze Blue Teapot Chine de Commande
Antique Chinese Porcelain Yellow & Overglaze Blue Teapot Chine de Commande

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yellow & Overglaze Blue Teapot Chine de Commande

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain QIanlong Fencai Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740
Antique Chinese Porcelain QIanlong Fencai Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740

Antique Chinese Porcelain QIanlong Fencai Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 17th century, 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th Cen
Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th Cen

Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Region

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Putti Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Putti Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Putti Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

interesting. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Lid Cantonese Foo Dog Chinese Canton Qing Period
Antique Porcelain Lid Cantonese Foo Dog Chinese Canton Qing Period

Antique Porcelain Lid Cantonese Foo Dog Chinese Canton Qing Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Condition: Chip to rim. Dimensions: inner

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Lid Blue and White Chinese Landscape Qing Period
Antique Porcelain Lid Blue and White Chinese Landscape Qing Period

Antique Porcelain Lid Blue and White Chinese Landscape Qing Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Condition: 1 chip to

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Century Boho Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Late 20th Century Boho Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Teapot

Late 20th Century Boho Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Teapot

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant Chinese porcelain teapot features a classic rounded form, beautifully hand-painted in

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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Armorial Chocolate Pot Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande
Antique Large Armorial Chocolate Pot Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande

Antique Large Armorial Chocolate Pot Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Qing (1661

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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China Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of China tea sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, all China tea sets available were constructed with great care. We have 385 antique and vintage China tea sets in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. China tea sets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. modern, Art Deco and mid-century modern China tea sets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made China tea sets over the years, but those made by Seletti, Wang Hing & Co. and Shelley Pottery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are China Tea Sets?

Prices for China tea sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, China tea sets begin at $15 and can go as high as $658,960, while the average can fetch as much as $576.

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 China Tea Sets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A set of china refers to a set of tableware. Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. A set of china is likely to include dinner plates, bread plates, cups and other items. Find antique and vintage china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There are many types of tea sets available. You may wish to have a small tea service if your needs are modest. 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.A tea set best suited for you may depend on a variety of factors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tea sets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The value of China depends on the brand as well as the age of the set. Antique pieces from certain companies such as Lenox or Welmar, particularly if they are rare, will be of higher value than newer items from a brand that engages in mass production.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To 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.

    Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.