$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 Chinese export style.
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This antique Chinese silver tea set with dragons is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
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 of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and he...
Brass
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service Circa 1890
By Kwan Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique tea set/service, in Chinese Export Silver consists of a teapot, cream jug and covered sugar bowl.
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 tight grain and beautiful, warm coloring. The detailed style of carving on the legs and...
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, four tea bowls and six tea spoons, circa 1910s-1920s.
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 four clawed dragons against a polished surface.
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 bowl and milk jug, each spherical body is beautifully applied with dragons chasing t...
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 bowl and milk jug, each spherical body is beautifully applied with dragons chasing t...
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, sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body embossed with dragons in relief, cast sp...
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, sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body applied with exquisite dragons in relief...
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 bowl, milk jug and sugar tongs, each spherical body applied with dragons and flowers ...
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 teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug, waist bowl, sugar tongs and tray.
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 green celadon jade, a favorite material in Asian decorative arts. A bevy of mythic ...
Jade
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea set/service consists of a teapot, cream jug and covered sugar bowl.
Silver
Dramatic Dragon Teapot by Khecheong - Chinese Export Silver - C 1850
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic silver teapot. Made by Khecheong in Canton, ca. 1850. Upward tapering sides, side-hinged and curved cover, scroll handle, and scrolled vertical spout. The sides have raised ...
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 of teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body is beautifully applied with ...
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 caddy, sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body is beautifully embossed with dragon...
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 motifs. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this porcelai...
Brass
Chinese Export Silver Imperial Dragon Creamer and Sugar
Located in New York, NY
About the maker:
Wang Hing & Co was the most prolific silversmith during the period of 1870-1940.
Producing some of the finest highest grade of Chinese export silver ev...
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$17,754
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire ...
Sterling Silver
$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
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
$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
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
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$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
Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935
Located in New York, NY
Special commission from the factory for the Brucknerstift St. Florian, a seminary located on the outskirts of Vienna. Blue crowned Bindenshield and Wien Mark, iron-red printed hash m...
Porcelain
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Vase, signed by Loetz, 1910
By Loetz Glass
Located in Zurich, CH
The vase by Loetz from around 1910, features white glass with a red overlay and is intricately etched with a rose motif. The leafs of the rose stand out in light pinkish to deep purp...
Glass
$16,934
H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in
Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880
Located in London, Park Royal
Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...
Wood
$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
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,1...
Silver
Old Sheffield Silver Plate Venison Dish with Cover
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand venison meat dish is masterfully crafted of fine Old Sheffield silver plate. A product of Regency ingenuity, this dish is crafted with the utmost intricacy in a manner one...
Sheffield Plate
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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