Shelley Art Deco Breakfast Set, Trees and Sunset, 1926
By Shelley Pottery
Located in London, GB
fine bone china tea sets in the late 19th and early 20th Century, and many of their products are now
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tea Sets
Porcelain
Shelley Art Deco Breakfast Set, Trees and Sunset, 1926
By Shelley Pottery
Located in London, GB
fine bone china tea sets in the late 19th and early 20th Century, and many of their products are now
Porcelain
Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges Elite Porcelain 1
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Elite Limoges France Tea Cup set Gold Signed Art Nouveau style. Rare antique porcelain
Porcelain
Nantgarw Porcelain Breakfast Cup and Saucer with Pink Roses Wales, 1813-1822
By Nantgarw China Works
Located in Katonah, NY
in the world was produced at the Nantgarw China Works. Founded in Wales by William Billingsley, who
Porcelain
Set of 8 Wedgwood "Chinese Tigers" Williamsburg Commemorative Cups & Saucers
By Wedgewood
Located in Morristown, NJ
Set of 8 Wedgwood "Chinese Tigers" Williamsburg Commemorative Bone China Cups & Saucers A stunning
Gold
Famille Verte Porcelain Cabbage Leaf & Butterfly Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
cup and saucer set, circa early 20th century, Chinese Export. Porcelain is covered in a leaf and
Porcelain
1920s Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large decorative Chinese export tea pot, beautifully hand painted on 1 side with a bird and flowers
Porcelain
Vista Alegre Blue Canton Porcelain Coffee/Tea Service for Mottahedeh
By Vista Alegre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Blue Canton coffee, tea service by Vista Alegre for Mottahedeh. This porcelain set is in pristine
Enamel
Sold|$248
Pair of Gilt Orange Chinese Teacups
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range
Porcelain
1920s Historical Hotel Mayfair Silver Braced Art Deco One Cup Service Teapot
By International Silver, Hall China
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Hall China was founded in Ohio, 1903. Sized to hold one cup of perfectly brewed tea, the cobalt blue
Silver Plate
19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Teapot
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Porcelain teapot with wire handles, Qing Dynasty Canton Rose Medallion circa 1850
Porcelain
Foley Porcelain Coffee Service, Black and White Domino Midcentury Modern ca 1960
By Foley China, Hazel Thumpston
Located in London, GB
fountains. The shapes are smooth and playful. Condition report: The set is in perfect condition without any
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Famille Verte Porcelain Puzzle Design Teapot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
cover and the whole is decorated with small colored flower heads set against a Chinese cross hatch
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Coffee Cup, Famille Verte, Qianlong, 1760-1780
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful orphaned coffeecup made in China in the Qianlong period, probably between ca
Porcelain
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Tall Neck Teapot with Scrolling Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A blue and white Chinese export porcelain teapot from the early 20th century, with scrolling
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Teapot
Located in Toronto, ON
the modern day with our Antique Chinese rose medallion teapot. Perfect for afternoon tea with your
Porcelain
Chinese Export Early 20th Century Blue and White Porcelain Teapot with Dragons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Export blue and white porcelain teapot from the early 20th century, with dragon and cloud
Brass
German Bavarian Wiuterliug Kirchenlamitz Cobalt Blue Gold Demitasse Tea Coffee
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage German Bavarian Wiuterliug Kirchenlomitz Echt Kobalt Scharffeuer china demitasse tea coffee
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Qing Rose Medallion Porcelain Teapot Single Teacup and Saucer
Located in Topeka, KS
mid-1800s to satisfy the export demand from Europe and later to the United States. This tea set has an
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Iron Duck Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese cast iron water kettle in the form of a duck with open mouth
Iron
Signe Persson Melin Teapot Chinese Model Stoneware Rörstrand, Sweden, 1980s
By Rörstrand, Signe Persson-Melin
Located in Basel, BS
Sweden, early 1980s. Measures: width: 25 cm Depth: 10 cm Height: 13 cm. - „The ‚Chinese‘ tea
Gold
Vintage Chinese White Mun Shou Porcelain Tea Set in Basket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1700 years. People in China believe that the tea sets made in Jindezhen are the very best. The basket
Porcelain, Straw
Set of Four Chinese Blue and White Tea Cups
Located in Chicago, IL
fresh today as it did serving tea at the turn of the 20th century. Each handmade cup is unique and
Porcelain
Antique Shipwreck Salvaged Nanking Jingdezhen Porcelain Tea Set, 1750 AD
Located in London, GB
tea bowl set, dating to approximately 1750. Salvaged from the famous Nanking cargo - officially
Porcelain
Royal Albert Whisper Pink and Green English Bone China Tea Set of Two
By Royal Albert
Located in New York, NY
Indulge your inner Bridgerton, English bone china tea set of two in whisper pink, delicate green
Porcelain
Sold|$1,315 / set
Art Deco Fine Bone Chine Tea Set by Charles Ahrenfeldt for Limoges
By Charles Ahrenfeldt, Limoges
Located in London, GB
bone china tea set was designed by Charles Ahrenfeldt for Limoges, Charles Ahrenfeldt was the art
Porcelain
Sold|$9,800
Chinese Export Silver Tea Set With Tray
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking chinese export silver tea set. There is a heating stand that either pot can sit on
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Three-Piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Set
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
An early 20th century three-piece Chinese silver tea set, decorated with bamboo style handles
Silver
Sold|$2,400
Chinese Export Silver Tea Pot
Located in Washington, DC
Chinese silver tea pot with dragon handle and finial. The body and the spout are decorated with
Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Five-Piece Chinese Silver Tea and Coffee Set
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
An early 20th century Art Deco five-piece Chinese silver tea and coffee set by the China Jewellery
Silver
Tea Time Porcelain Bone China Set of Six by Coalport
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Solebury, PA
This set of six tea and crumpet/sandwich cup and plates were made by Coalport in England around
Sold|$1,150
Chinese Chai Ching Blue and White tea pots
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Chai Ching Blue and White Tea pots with original lids $575 each
Porcelain
ROYAL ALBERT china SILVER BIRCH pattern 24-piece Tea or Dessert Set
By Royal Albert
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
) ROYAL ALBERT china SILVER BIRCH pattern 24-piece Tea or Dessert Set in great condition free from
Noritake China Fairmont 6102 Pattern 23-Piece Dessert Set, Tea Pot Included
By Noritake
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
). Noritake China Fairmont 6102 pattern 23-piece dessert set. In great condition free from chips, cracks
Large Blue and White Decorative Chinese Porcelain Tea Pot with Dragon Design
Located in Oakville, ON
Highly decorative blue and white large porcelain Chinese tea pot. New condition. Amusing dragon
Porcelain
A Pair of Large Chinese Style Pottery Tea Pots c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Large Chinese Style Pottery Tea Pots c. 1950
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Cups and Saucers
Located in Chamblee, GA
Set of Six 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Cups and Saucers
Sold|$1,315
19th Century Clobbered Tea Jar
Located in London, GB
A finely decorated clobbered tea jar of bulbous form
Porcelain
Meissen Rich Court Dragon Tea or Coffee Set With 6 Plates and 6 Cups & Saucers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous Meissen rich court dragon tea or coffee set, which includes a tea or coffee pot
Porcelain
Compagnie des Indes Tea Service, 18th Century
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Tea set with 12 cups and saucers, a teapot, a sugar bowl and a small pot, Japanese inspired
Porcelain
Hand-Painted Enameled Complete Coffee Set for Six with Chinese Decor, circa 1920
Located in Milano, Italy
Hand painted enameled complete coffee set for 6 with Chinese decor. England, early 20th century
Sold|$623
Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Located in Leeds, GB
A delightful Chinese Globular Porcelain Teapot with a white metal replacement spout. The two panels
Sold|$850
Chinese export teapot
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese export teapot with cover. Decorated with polychrome domestic scene.
Porcelain
Sold|$950
Chinese ceramic teapot
Located in San Francisco, CA
an 18th century porcelain teapot in the shape of a Chinese musician
Ceramic
Sold|$1,200
Chinese Export Silver Coffee-Pot
Located in Vancouver, BC
Elegant Chinese export coffee-pot with engraved decoration.
Sold|$5,200
China, Zisha Teapot, Daoguang Period, 1840
Located in Paris, FR
China, a zisha tea pot, pewter and jade over a Yixing teapot. Poem and signature by You Xiangming
Jade, Pewter
American Eagle Decorated Chinese Export Teapot
Located in Great Barrington, MA
OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FROM THE MOTTAHEDEH COLLECTION IN THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM by Howard and Ayers.
Enamel, Gold
Chinese Export Porcelain Mug Ca. 1760
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A beautifully decorated polychrome design on white porcelain.
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Teapot of Globular Shape
Located in Leeds, GB
A lovely Chinese Teapot with famille rose decoration made during the latter part of the 18th
20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Nianqian Zhilong Brass Teapot
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Nianqian Zhilong Brass Teapot is a stunning piece of
Metal, Brass
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lotus Teapot and Saucer
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Early 19th Century famille rose teapot and saucer with applied floral decoration. There is an iron oxide border with detailed gold leaf geometric design in the borders of both. The s...
Large Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Pot in Imari Colors
Located in Wilton, CT
Chinese Export Punch Pot Decorated in Imari Colors Portraying Sprays of Peonies in Repeat Segments
Chinese export porcelain famille rose teapot and cover, 18th century
Located in London, GB
& John Ayers in China for the West, Volume one, no. 288, p. 291. * A part miniature tea set with
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Export Mandarin Palette Cups and Saucers
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Rich strong colors with background areas of buff/peachy color.
Very fine detail.
Gold
Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Mini Coffee Cups and Saucers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese porcelain famille rose mini coffee cups and saucers painted in the centre with
Ceramic, Porcelain
Orange Dragon Tea Set . Call your favorite take out now!
Located in Scarsdale, NY
This Chinese set is ready for a tea party. Bright orange, raised dragons. Turqoise squiggles are
Pottery, Paint
Twenty-two Piece Set of Late 18th Century Porcelain
Located in Dallas, TX
Coffee Pot with cover - 9½"H x 8½"W x 5"D Tea Pot with cover - 5½"H x 8"W x 4½"D (6) Cups - 3"H x
Chinese Export Silver Imperial Dragon Creamer and Sugar
Located in New York, NY
-1940. Producing some of the finest highest grade of Chinese export silver ever produced.
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.
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