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 craftsmanship that captures the essence of traditional Chinese artistry. Made from ...
Metal, Brass
Chinese Export Porcelain Breakfast Teacup, Canton Famille Verte Figures, '1'
Located in London, GB
This is a very striking breakfast cup and saucer made in the "Canton" famille verte style in China in circa 1880. It was made for export to the West. I have two of these cups availab...
Porcelain
Porcelain Breakfast Teacup, Chinese Export, Canton Famille Verte Figures, '2'
Located in London, GB
This is a very striking breakfast cup and saucer made in the "Canton" famille verte style in China in circa 1880. It was made for export to the West. I have two of these cups availab...
Porcelain
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
Qianlong Chinese Export Orphaned Porcelain Saucer, Famille Rose, 1736-1795
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful orphaned saucer made in China for export to the West. It dates from the Qianlong period, between ca 1736 and 1795. The saucer is in the "famille rose" style with ...
Porcelain
Chinese export porcelain famille rose teapot and cover, 18th century
Located in London, GB
Famille rose miniature cylindrical fluted teapot and cover, painted on both sides with the scene ‘Leaving for School’ with a young girl and a boy holding a sack over his shoulder lea...
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 European figures leaving a building. Buildings in a distance and another figure on th...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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 3¼"W x 2½"D (4) Saucers - 1"H x 5¼"Ø (6) Rice Bowls - 2"H x 4¼"Ø (4) Shallow Bo...
Herend 'Chinese Bouquet' Porcelain Demitasse Service for Ten
By Herend
Located in Concord, MA
Herend 'Chinese Bouquet' porcelain demitasse service for ten, mid-20th century; Perfect chocolate or espresso service, stamped “Herend Hungary Handpainted” in underglaze blue. Rust w...
Lunch'n w the Ladies Desert Rose Design Serving Ware Dish Set by Franciscan
By Franciscian
Located in Westport, CT
Lunch'n w The Ladies, a mixed place setting in desert rose design pattern serving ware dish set by Franciscan. A pretty set for a pretty setting. This set is missing some dessert pla...
20th Century Chinese Handmade Porcelain Teapot Featuring Lions Playing Balls
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The 20th-century Chinese handmade porcelain teapot featuring lions playing balls is a remarkable example of Chinese ceramic artistry. Porcelain, also known as "China" in the Western ...
Porcelain
ROYAL ALBERT china LADY CARLYLE pattern TEAPOT with LID 48 oz.
By Royal Albert
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
ROYAL ALBERT china LADY CARLYLE pattern TEAPOT with Lid in great condition free from chips, cracks, break, stain, or discoloration and with only a minimum of use. • Productio...
New Hall Bone China Teacup and Saucer, Elephant Pattern, Regency ca 1815
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
This is gorgeous teacup and saucer made by New Hall around the year 1815. The set is decorated in the super-charming and popular but very rare Elephant pattern. We have an entire ...
Porcelain
Noritake China Azalea Pattern Hand-Painted Service for 12 Plue Serving
By Noritake
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
In 1904, "Nippon Toki Gomei Kaisha," the forerunner of the Noritake Co., Limited, was established and a factory with modern equipment and facilities was constructed in Noritake, Taka...
Porcelain
Le Mieux France Lem14 Pattern 15-Piece Chocolate Set Gold Encrusted Green People
By Le Mieux
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
China finders. China, crystal, flatware and collectible matching service is offering one (1). LE MIEUX France LEM14 pattern 15-piece chocolate set. In great condition free f...
ROSENTHAL Germany GALA BLUE pattern 7-piece Hostess Set Coffee Pot Platter Cr/Su
By Rosenthal
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
CHINA FINDERS China, Crystal, Flatware and Collectible Matching Service is offering ONE (1) ROSENTHAL Germany china GALA BLUE pattern 7-piece Hostess Set in great conditio...
Sold|$950
18th century teapot
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese 18th century porcelain teapot in the shape of a noble lady.
Porcelain
Rare Late 19th Century Wang Hing Three-Piece Chinese Export Coin Silver Tea Set
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A late 19th three-piece Chinese export coin silver tea service by Hong Kong retail silversmiths, Wang Hing. The piece features a heavy prunus motif, with the centre of each piece rep...
Sterling Silver
Sold|$2,245 / set
Set of 3 Tea Pots in Chinese Porcelain, 1900
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Magnificent set of 3 Chinese porcelain teapots from the 1900 period, signed on the bottom The 3 pots have their original lid in perfect condition, the hand painting work is very refi...
Porcelain
Sold|$2,200
Exceptional porcelain tea set
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Palm tree Decor on each piece.Set made of 6 cups and saucers,tea pot with lid,creamer bowl,and 2 large saucers.Circa 1828 hitchcock Staffordshire
Herend Chinese Bouquet Green Tea Set for Four Persons
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
We ship this item worldwide for 70 USD with insurance. Shipping usually takes 3-7 business days. Express shipping with FedEx (two days) available for 110 USD. Manufacturer: Heren...
Porcelain
Set of Eight Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh Tea Cups and Saucers, circa 1840
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Fine and rare Fitzhugh pattern cups and saucers. Chinese export, brilliant orange color, exquisitely painted details. circa 1840.
Porcelain
Representative Pieces from a Yates Bone China Tea Set C.1820
By James Yates
Located in Exeter, GB
Representative pieces from a Yates Bone China Tea Set c.1820. Comprising a teapot, sugar box, creamer and waste bowl. Decorated with a mazarine blue ground, enamelled flowers and gil...
Porcelain
Set of Chinese Export Tea Bowls, Rabbits and Cranes, 19th Century Kraak Style
Located in London, GB
This is a very charming set of five tea bowls and six saucers made in China for export to the West in the 19th Century. The set is made in the "Kraak" style. The bowls and saucers...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Ten-Piece Tea Set
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The workmanship on this tea set is truly amazing with dragons in relief surrounding the vessels and bamboo serving as handles and structure for the tea pot stand. Unusually the set i...
Sterling Silver
Sold|$6,500
Chinese Export Tea Set Kwan Wo
By Kwan Wo
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Chinese Export silver three-piece tea set, makers mark KW (Kwan Wo, working 1875-1910 in Canton), one of the greatest silver smiths in China.
Silver
Early 20th Century 3 Piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Set by Wang Hing
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
An early 20th century 3 piece Chinese export silver tea set, by Hong Kong based retail silversmith Wang Hing.
Silver
Cambridge Crystal Rose Point 3121 Stem 31-Piece Set Water Wine Iced Tea Sherbet
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
China finders. China, crystal, flatware and collectible matching service is offering one. Cambridge crystal rose point pattern 3121 stem 31-piece set in great condition fre...
Glass
Sold|$2,250
Herend "Chinese Bouquet" Large Tea Set 1976
By Herend
Located in Quechee, VT
23-piece Herend hand-painted porcelain tea set including ten cups, ten saucers, tea pot, covered sugar bowl and milk jug in the "Chinese Bouquet" raspberry-colored pattern. The set w...
Gold
Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Set of Tea Cups and Espresso Cups
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of Chinese rose medallion tea cups and espresso cups. The espresso cups are marked "China" and date to 1920. The tea cups are marked with "Cathay China" on some and YT Hong Ko...
Porcelain
Aynsley English Bone China Tea Set Empress Patten Cobalt
By John Aynsley
Located in London, GB
Aynsley English Bone China tea set empress patten cobalt consisting of 10 cups, 10 saucers and 10 side plates. Each piece richly gilded and in mint condition.
Porcelain
Chinese Export Set of 6 Tea Bowls, Imari Lake Landscape, Qianlong 18th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of six tea bowls and saucers made in China for export to the West in the Qianlong period in the 18th Century. The set was decorated in the Imari style. The...
Porcelain
Chinese Art Deco Polished Pewter and Jade Three-Piece 'Diamant' Style Tea Set
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautiful Chinese Art Deco polished pewter and jade three piece tea service is a bit of a puzzler. At first glance it would appear to be a copy of Gene Theobald's 'Diamant' desi...
Jade, Pewter
Herend Chinese Bouquet Raspberry Tea Set for Six Persons, circa 1940
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
The set consists of 1pc. teapot Width: 5.6" (14.2cm) Length: 9" (22.9cm) Height: 6" (15.3cm) Number: 602/AP 1pc. milk jug Width: 3.2" (8cm) Length: 5.3" (13.5cm) Heigh...
Porcelain
Sold|$1,500
Cloisonné Tea Pot
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Beautifully aged cloisonné tea container with lid. Integrated wire handles. Solid, heavy construction. The inside is also enameled. Age unknown but believed to be from the early 20th...
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Royal Stuart Pink Peonies with Brushed Gold Trim Bone China Tea Service
By Royal Stuart
Located in Pataskala, OH
20 pieces of vintage Royal Stuart in the Pink Peonies pattern bone china tableware. This pattern was produced circa 1950. This pattern features a pastel peony motif with gilt rims. T...
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Lidded Teapot
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Chinese export chinoiserie lidded teapot.
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Lidded Teapot
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Chinese export chinoiserie lidded teapot.
Porcelain
Foley Porcelain Coffee Service, Black and White Domino Midcentury Modern ca 1960
By Foley China, Hazel Thumpston
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Midcentury Modern coffee service serving four, made by E. Brain, also called Foley, in 1957. The shape of this service was designed by Donald Brindly and the black...
Porcelain
Rare Chinese Paktong Water Kettle, 19th Century
Located in Ambler, PA
Rare Chinese Paktong Water Kettle, 19th Century
Chinese Bronze Cast Water Kettle, circa 1820
Located in Ambler, PA
Chinese bronze cast water kettle, circa 1820.
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 1760 and 1780. The cup was made for export to the West and the style is therefore cal...
Porcelain
Fitz and Floyd White Bone China Harvest Teapot
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Oakland Park, FL
The cover depicts mushroom and acorn. Hand painted (never used) have paper label still attached. The basket weave pattern body is embellished by tromp l'oeil berries and branches. F...
Ceramic
Set of Twelve Samson Quatrefoil Cups and Saucers with Different Coats of Arms
By Emile Samson
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of twelve Samson quatrefoil shaped cups and saucers. Each cup is painted with a coat of arms on a white background. You can see the different coats of arms on ...
Porcelain
Set of Six Herend Chinese Bouquet Raspberry Tea Cups, circa 1960
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
We ship this item worldwide for 70 USD with insurance. Shipping usually takes 3-7 business days. Manufacturer: Herend Porcelain Manufactory (Hungary) Quality: Handpainted, 1st c...
Porcelain
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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