$6,500 / set
H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon & Bamboo Decoration
By Luen Hing
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique handcrafted sterling silver tea set was made in China in circa 1880 in the period
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
service. Condition This antique Chinese silver tea set with dragons is an exceptional gauge of silver
Silver
$360Sale Price|25% Off
H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
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
Brass
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service Circa 1890
By Kwan Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
from the true representation of antique Chinese tea set with dragons. Dimensions Teapot Length from
Silver
Chinese Dragon Scale Table Set with Square Stools, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century tea table and set of four stools were carved of a fine hardwood with a
Hardwood
$15,000 / set
H 16 in W 20 in D 12 in
Rare Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon Design Tianjing Wuhua
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese export sterling silver tea set comprised of 13 pieces including tea pot, sugar, creamer
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 5.52 in Dm 5.91 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Three-Piece Dragon Tea Set by Kuen Wo
Located in Singapore, SG
A Classic Chinese Export silver (CES) three-piece tea set. Each piece has been repousse worked with
Silver
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H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 9.65 in
Antique Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set, circa 1890
By Tu Mao Xing
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Chinese Export solid silver three-piece tea set, comprising of teapot, sugar
Silver
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H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 9.65 in
Antique 19th Century, Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set
By Tu Mao Xing
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Chinese export solid silver three piece tea set, comprising of teapot, sugar
Silver
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H 4.73 in Dm 6.7 in
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set, Wing Cheong, circa 1890
By Wing Cheong
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Chinese export solid silver three-piece tea set, comprising of teapot
Silver
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H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
19th Century Chinese Export Silver Dragon Tea Set by Wang Hing, circa 1890
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Chinese export solid silver three-piece tea set, comprising of teapot
Silver
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H 5.12 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set Cheong Shing, circa 1910
By Cheong Shing
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Chinese export solid silver four-piece tea set, comprising of teapot, sugar
Silver
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H 24.81 in W 0.79 in D 15.36 in
Antique Chinese Export Tu Qing Yun Solid Silver Dragon Tea Service, circa 1900
By Tu Qing Yun
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Chinese Export solid silver five piece tea set on tray, comprising of
Silver
Chinese Dragon and Phoenix Celadon Jade Teapot
Located in New Orleans, LA
Outstanding in artistry and design, this absolutely gorgeous Chinese teapot is crafted entirely of
Jade
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of antique Chinese tea set with dragons. Dimensions Teapot Length from back of handle to tip
Silver
Dramatic Dragon Teapot by Khecheong - Chinese Export Silver - C 1850
Located in New York, NY
and curved cover, scroll handle, and scrolled vertical spout. The sides have raised scenes of Chinese
Sterling Silver
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H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 9.65 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set
By Tu Mao Xing
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description: Antique 19th century Chinese export solid silver three-piece tea set, comprising
Silver
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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set, circa 1890
By Tu Mao Xing
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Chinese Export solid silver four piece tea set, comprising of teapot, tea
Silver
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
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.
$74,975 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.8 in
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Sterling Silver
$228,108Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$18,956
H 66.15 in W 80.71 in D 84.65 in
Rosace Bed, US King Hand Carved in the Louis XVI Style by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Rosace bed is an elegant example of the French LXVI style, with its classic columns and restrained ornamentation the bedstead stands tall and exudes a noble confidence. The apex ...
Cane, Wood
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$16,674
H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in
19th C. Neo Classic Large Bed With Gilt Work & Painted "Boucher" Style Cherubs
Located in London, Park Royal
This bed isn’t just fit for a king—it was actually made for royalty! Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned a member of Eu...
Wood
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$9,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Rare American Aesthetic Movement Six-Piece Silver-Plated Coffee and Tea Service
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Impressive and Rare American Aesthetic Movement Six-Piece Silver-Plated Coffee and Tea Service. The ornately designed service with griffon finials and raised on a tapered and foo...
Silver Plate
$976,800
H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...
Sterling Silver
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...
Silk, Wood
Victorian Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle
By Creswick & Co. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver spirit kettle; an addition to our antique silver Teaware collection. This exceptional antique Victor...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$36,000
H 10 in Dm 13.75 in
Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Montreal, Quebec
86 piece dinner service with the marking: "Original ZWIEBELMUSTER, Czechoslovakia", in the Classic Blue Onion, Meissen Pattern, comprising: 24 dinner plates, 9.5" diameter 12...
Porcelain
$24,303 / set
H 17.33 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
20th Century Spanish Silver Rococo Style Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
20th century Spanish silver Rococo style tea and coffee service, Spanish, 20th century Kettle on stand: Height 44cm, width 23cm, depth 16cm Milk jug: Height 12cm, width 13cm, dept...
Silver
Antique Persian Engraved Silver Tea Service
Located in London, GB
Antique Persian engraved silver tea service Persian, early 20th century Measures: Tray: Height 1.5cm, width 38.5cm, depth 27cm Teapot: Height 17cm, width 23cm, depth 11cm This ...
Silver
$49,900 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Wave Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 259 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wave Edge was designed by Charles T. Grosjean, the renowned decorator of silver and introduced by Tiffany in 1884. The fanciful marine motif, graceful lines and stylized forms of Wav...
Sterling Silver
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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