$1,800 / set
H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 4.25 in
Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Teapot, Cream & Sugar Set
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This teapot and cream and sugar set were made by the well known Royal Crown Derby maker of England
Porcelain
$995 / set
H 2 in Dm 4.25 in
Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Five Small Cup & Saucer Sets
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Crown Derby maker of England and date to approximately 1850 and done in the period Chinoiserie style
Porcelain
Derby Coffee Cup, Monochrome Sepia Landscapes Zachariah Boreman, ca 1785
By Crown Derby, Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare and stunning coffee cup and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has a
Porcelain
Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825
By Bloor Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a rather extravagant tea service serving four, made by the Bloor Derby factory between 1825
Porcelain
$240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.25 in Dm 3.38 in
Pair Gilt Green Pink Ivy and Rose Plates Cups and Saucers
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
biscuit plate undetectable from the front. Charming and elegant gift set. Early red Derby crown marks to
Porcelain
English Victorian Porcelain Teacups and Saucers
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian blue, orange, and white porcelain tea cup and saucer (Royal Crown Derby)
$1,800 / set
H 0.63 in W 5.63 in D 5.63 in
Pair of Antique George Jones & Sons Porcelain Tennis-themed Tea Cups & Saucers
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Copeland, Minton, George Jones & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rare tennis themed gilt patten with crossed racquets, tennis balls, and set nets. Started in 1864 as
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in W 19 in D 13 in
19th Century Royal Crown Derby "Kings" Pattern Tea Service with Tray Dated, 1892
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A lovely tea service by Royal Crown Derby in "Kings" pattern. Consisting of four demi tasse cups
Porcelain
Derby Beaker & Saucer, Cornflower Pattern #100, c. 1790
By Derby
Located in Geelong, Victoria
the 19th century.
Porcelain
Teapot, Derby Porcelain Works, circa 1775
By Derby
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Crown Derby Porcelain Company, is a British manufacturer of fine bone china. The company has a long and
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Miniature Tea Set
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Royal Crown Derby style and comprised of a 7.5" oval tray, 3" tea pot, tea cup with saucer
Porcelain
Rare Antique English Derby King's Patt. Imari Porcelain Cabaret Set on Stand
By Crown Derby
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
(later made) Crown Derby porcelain tea strainer and drip tray. This pattern was originally made in the
Porcelain
Derby Tea Service for Eight
Located in New York, NY
Antique Derby tea service with eight trios of teacup, coffee can, and saucer, lidded teapot on
Porcelain
19th Century English Royal Crown Derby Service for Six
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain tea / coffee service for six people. Each piece is
Gold
19th Century English Royal Crown Derby Service for Six
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain tea / coffee service for six people. Each piece is
Gold
19th Century English Crown Derby Service for Ten People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain tea / coffee service for ten people. Each piece is
Gold
19th Century English Crown Derby Luncheon for Six People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain luncheon service six people. Each piece is in
Gold
A Derby Breakfast Cup in an Imari Pattern
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This popular early 19th century Spode pattern is known by several names; "Rock and Tree", "Money
Porcelain
Derby Porcelain Teacup, Japan Pattern with Ducks, Regency, 1815-1820
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a charming teacup and saucer made by Derby some time between 1815 and 1820. The set is
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.79 in W 7.68 in D 6.11 in
Antique English Royal Crown Derby Tea Set on Tray, Imari Pattern, 19th Century
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late Victorian English Royal Crown Derby miniature tea set, decorated
Porcelain
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Derby King Street Tiny Porcelain Demitasse Cup, Pink Roses and Gilt, 1862-1935
By Derby King Street
Located in London, GB
early 19th Century and closed its doors in 1848, but a number of workers started a new factory in King
Porcelain
Derby Porcelain Coffee Can and Saucer, White with Gilt Georgian, circa 1795
By Derby
Located in London, GB
porcelain factories of the 18th and 19th Centuries, which after many ups and Downs is still operative today
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Breakfast Tea Set, Imari Pattern, 1899
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in London, GB
famous for. It was fashionable in the 19th and early 20th century to have little tea sets for two and
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Imari Tête-à-Tête on Matching Tray
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A lovely "tea for two" royal crown derby Imari decorated service is presented on a matching tray
Porcelain
Derby Porcelain Teacup Trio, Green with Red Flowers, 1800-1810
By Derby
Located in London, GB
crowned hand painted Derby mark. Condition Report The set is in very good antique condition without
Porcelain
19th Century Derby Porcelain Regency Imari Style Tea Service for 12
By Derby
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the early Derby era such as our tea service, which dates circa 1820. The set comprises 1 dessert
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern tea set
Located in Seattle, WA
19 piece Imari pattern tea set. 3 piece tea set, 6 tea cups, 6 saucers, 2 plates, 1 platter, 1 cake
Porcelain
Imari Cup with Grecian Handle and Saucer
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Leeds, GB
A Derby Imari decorated Cup and Saucer. The Grecian handle accords with the example per Twitchett
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$3,504Sale Price / set|20% Off
Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
By L.F. Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...
Porcelain
Antique Collectable USN Brass Bell
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique WWII or earlier brass US Navy bell. Very heavy solid brass retired naval bell, engraved with "USN". Rings loud and clear (see video for an example). Mountable via attached or...
Brass
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria
By Rudolf Scheer & Söhne
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A pair of exquisite decorative brown leather riding boots made by Austrian Imperial shoemaker Scheer - Purveyor of the imperial and royal court of the Austrian and Hungarian empire. ...
Leather
$16,824Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.31 in W 87.01 in D 13.78 in
Antique Neoclassical Pine and Lime Wood Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A substantial and impressive architectural late 19th century profusely carved pine and lime wood fireplace surround in the Georgian manner of Robert Adam. The shelf perfectly evokes ...
Pine
$700Sale Price / set|43% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 8.1 in
12 Antique English Dessert Plates, Cobalt Blue and Hand-Painted Florals Tiffany
By Cauldon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic pattern by Cauldon of England which was custom ordered through Tiffany's in many different color ways. We have had the pleasure of offering this beautiful pattern in cobalt...
Porcelain
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Located in New York, NY
Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...
Wool
$3,800 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Style Octagonal Accent Table
By Lillian August
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie octagonal accent table with fine form and color. Features a classic black lacquer and gilt design with scenes of Asian architecture and natural landscapes decorating an o...
Brass
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 1 in Dm 10 in
21 Pc Japanese Satsuma Moriage Dragonware Lithopane Geisha Coffee Tea Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa early to mid-20th century Japanese porcelain tea set - a mixed lot of various makes in the same style. Three-dimensional blue and white moriage dragons on storm cloud gray back...
Porcelain
On Hold|$105,499
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
Porcelain
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$43,880 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Ornamental #19 by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pc Grape
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare handmade ornamental #19 by Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set with superb pierced Art Nouveau grapes motif - 129 pieces. Early "GI" hallmark for 1910-1925. This set inclu...
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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