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Vintage Boho Floral Carlton Ware Tea Set of 21
By Carlton Ware Ltd
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a splash of charm to your collection with this Vintage Boho Floral Carlton Ware Tea Set of 21
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this fantastic and unsually beautifull tea set in Blue and white, all of moulded shape
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Whiting 5 Piece "Repousse" Sterling Silver Tea Set with Floral Decor
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique five piece tea set was made by Whiting & Co. of the United States and dates to
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 8.25 in
Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl and dish
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Reed & Barton 3221 Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse 6 Pc Tea Set
By Reed & Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Reed & Barton 3221 Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse 6 Pc Tea Set. Listing includes
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
H 14 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Gallo Design Bone China Tea Set, Floral 1970s, 23 Pc
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bastogne, BE
Rare Vintage Gallo Design Villeroy & Boch 23-Piece Tea Set, West Germany, 1970s
Elevate your tea
Category
Vintage 1970s German Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a mariage
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Blue & White
Region of Origin: China
Empe...
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Copeland Spode for Tiffany Dessert & Tea Set for 12 Floral Japonesque Service
By Copeland Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
practical, with the dessert plates measuring 7 3/4" in diameter.
All in excellent condition, this set
Category
Mid-20th Century English Japonisme Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl and dish.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 5 Antique Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Floral Tea Bowls with Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Chinese Qianlong period set of cups and saucers. Fine potting and handpainting.
Additional
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with floral decoration
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. All three pieces stamped Tudric 025. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Tea Sets
Materials
Pewter
H 1.97 in W 2.76 in D 4.73 in
Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl and dish
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c.1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl and dish
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl & Dish Floral Bird Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red.
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl and dish
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Aynsley Bone China Decorative Tea Set
Located in New York, NY
A highly collectible pink Aynsley floral design tea set.
8 plates, 11 cups & saucers, 1 sugar bowl
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve piece set of antique Meissen China. Porcelain, blue swords marks 1st and 2nd choice, form
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red.
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl and dish
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Tea Bowl
Edo , c. 1700
Additional
Category
Antique 17th Century Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets.
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl and dish.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
-1722), c. 1700
Tea Bowl
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Tea/Coffee
Category
Antique 17th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a mariage
Edo , c. 1700
Tea
Category
Antique 17th Century Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
1910's Carlsbad Gutherz Floral Blossom Pattern Tea or Coffee Pot
By Carlsbad
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique c1900s Mark & Gutherz Carlsbad Austrian Porcelain Blossom Pattern Tea/Coffee Pot
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Kangxi Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made set of tea bowls China and Japan. Historically very interesting. It has burning
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Plated Floral Repousse Tilting Tea Pot on Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Plated Floral Repousse Tilting Tea Pot on Stand. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets.
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl and dish
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue
Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), c. 1700
Tea
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Haviland Limoges France Chocolate Tea Coffee Pot Floral Rose Teapot 10"
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century large Haviland & Co Limoges porcelain chocolate / tea pot. Tall with scalloped
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 10 in W 6.75 in D 5.75 in
Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan
By Kinkozan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
entirely gilt exterior covered with extensive floral decoration of various flowers in reds, blues, greens
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges Elite Porcelain 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Elite Limoges France Tea Cup set Gold Signed Art Nouveau style.
Rare antique porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Kangxi and Edo Period Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl Fire of Rotterdam
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made set of tea bowls China and Japan. Historically very interesting. It has burning
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French, Boudois & Bloch Floral Gold-Trimmed Cup & Saucer Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
and refinement of the Belle Époque. This particular set showcases a delicate floral motif
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Kronach Viktoria German Porcelain Floral Design Coffee Set, 27 Pieces
By Rosenthal
Located in Plainview, NY
1930's Rosenthal Kronach Viktoria Lombul gold trim German porcelain large coffee set of 27 pieces
Category
20th Century German Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 8 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in
Bellevue Rye Floral Design Art Pottery Teapot & Cover
By Rye Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare antique art pottery teapot and cover decorated with floral designs from the Bellevue pottery
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
Teacaddy Mandarin Porcelain Garden Floral Scene China, 1736-1795
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An antique Chinese porcelain tea caddy, made during the Qianlong period. Amazing.
A fine ine
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Floral English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique tea set and a silver-plated teapot that is beautifully designed and created are suitable
Category
Vintage 1920s English Rococo Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf
Blue and White Porcelain Teapot with Scrolling Foliage and Floral Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
of the teapot is gracefully adorned with intricate blue and white scrolling foliage and floral motifs
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Aesthetic Movement 7 Piece Silver Plated Tea Set with Floral Decoration
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated tea set was made by the Meridian Company of the United States in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...
Materials
Silver Plate
H 11.5 in W 6 in D 9.5 in
Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This set is made in Capodimonte porcelain and features hand painted floral
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set 4pc W /Flowers #1001-#1004/1 '#6916'
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chantilly by Gorham
Gorgeous Chantilly by Gorham sterling silver four-piece tea set with floral
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Sterling Silver Baltimore Sterling Silver Antique Floral Repousse Tea/Coffee Set
By Baltimore Silver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Measures: Coffee Pot (h x l x d): 9.75 x 9.75 x 5 7/8 in
Teapot (h x l x d): 7.75 x 9 7/8 x 6 1/8 in
Sugar Bowl (h x l x d): 6.5 x 7 1/8 x 4.75 in
Creamer (h x l x d): 5 1/8...
Category
Early 20th Century American Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 9.75 in W 9.75 in D 5.88 in
Sterling Silver Jacobi & Jenkins Antique c 1899 Floral Repousse Tea / Coffee Set
By Jacobi & Jenkins
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teapot (h x l x d): 9 x 9 1/8 x 5.75 in
Sugar Bowl (h x l x d): 5 1/8 x 7.25 x 5 in
Creamer (h x l x d): 4 5/8 x 5.5 x 3 7/8 in
Total Weight: 55.5 toz
There is a monogram on the ...
Category
Antique 1890s American Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 9 in W 9.13 in D 5.75 in
Japanese Art Nouveau Style Silver Tea and Coffee Set Floral Decorated with Birds
By Maker's Mark P.K. 1
Located in Brussels, BE
Stunning Japanese Art Nouveau sterling silver tea and coffee set, made in Japan, circa 1895-1900
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 9.45 in Dm 5.52 in
4 Piece Sterling Silver Stieff Antique Floral Repousse Tea / Coffee Service
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coffee pot (h x l x d): 9.5 x 9.5 x 5 5/8 in
Teapot (h x l x d): 7 x 9.75 x 5 7/8 in
Sugar Bowl (h x l x d): 5 7/8 x 7 1/8 x 4 5/8 in
Creamer (h x l x d): 5 x 5 x 3 3/8 in
...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.63 in
3 Piece-Sterling Silver Stieff Vintage Floral Repousse Tea / Coffee Service
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Measures: Coffee Pot (h x l x d): 9.5 x 9 1/8 x 5 5/8 in
Teapot (h x l x d): 6.75 x 9.75 x 5.75 in
Sugar Bowl (h x l x d): 5.75 x 7.25 x 4.5 in
Weight: 75.1 toz
Hand chas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 9.5 in W 9.13 in D 5.63 in
Vintage Nippon Hand Painted Floral Tea/Coffee Pot with 6 Demitasse Cups&Saucers
Located in Naples, FL
enjoying a quiet cup of tea at home. The multicolor floral pattern and vintage charm of this set makes it
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Pair of Fine Porcelain Kahla Tea Cups with Multi-Color Floral Design
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Vintage pair of fine porcelain Kahla tea cups with multi-color floral design - made in GDR
this is
Category
Vintage 1950s German Romantic Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Silver Chinese Three-Piece Tea Set, Hong Kong, circa 1900
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A stunning looking Chinese tea set floral embossed throughout which is then set on a matte
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Tea Sets
5 Pc Sterling Silver S. Kirk & Son Antique Floral Repousse Tea / Coffee Service
By Kirk & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Measures: Coffee Pot (h x l x d): 10.5 x 9 5/8 x 5.5 in
Teapot (h x l x d): 9.5 x 9.75 x 5.25 in
Sugar Bowl (h x l x d): 7.25 x 7.25 x 4 7/8 in
Creamer (h x l x d): 5.75 x 6...
Category
Early 20th Century American Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 10.5 in W 9.63 in D 5.5 in
4 Pc Sterling Silver S. Kirk & Son Vintage Floral Repousse Tea / Coffee Service
By Kirk & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Measures : Coffee pot (h x l x d): 9 x 9 5/8 x 5 5/8 in
Teapot (h x l x d): 7.5 x 9 7/8 x 5.75 in
Sugar bowl (h x l x d): 5.75 x 6 7/8 x 4.75 in
Creamer (h x l x d): 5 1/8 x...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 9 in W 9.63 in D 5.63 in
Set of Aesthetic Floral Teacups and Saucers in the Oriental Taste
Located in Southport, CT
This set of eight teacups and saucers has a delicate, all-over raised floral decoration and
Category
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling Silver Stieff Vintage Floral Repousse Sugar Bowl & Creamer Set
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sugar Bowl (h x l x d): 6 x 7 1/8 x 4 5/8 in
Creamer (h x l x d): 5 x 5 x 3.5 in
Total Weight: 27.7 toz
Hand chased.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Coin Silver Antique Bailey Floral Repousse Sugar Bowl, Creamer & Kirk Tray Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sugar Bowl (h x d x l): 5.25 x 3.25 x 5 in -- made by Bailey & Co. mid-19th century
Creamer (h x d x l): 3 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 4 3/8 in -- made by Bailey & Co. mid-19th century
Tray:...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Aesthetic Floral Creamer in the Oriental Taste
Located in Southport, CT
The form of this pitcher is novel and amusing, with a robed tea master poised on its handle and a
Category
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Old Paris Tea Set Rococo Style
Located in Long Island, NY
A beautiful Rococo tea set with floral decoration and gilt trim, with
expected wear to the gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Kobenhavns Porcellains Maleri Royal Bayreuth Floral Tea Coffee Service
By Royal Bayreuth
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century exquisite twelve piece gilded floral tea set including a lidded teapot
Category
Early 20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 1 in W 11.25 in D 9.5 in
Lovely Floral Fine China Tea Set for Six with Floral Brass Tray by Melton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This lovely vintage floral china tea service was purchased in the 1960s by a couple on their
Category
Vintage 1950s English British Colonial Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Four-Piece Sterling Silver Floral Repousse Tea Set, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique sterling silver tea set features floral repoussé and includes a tea pot, covered sugar
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Denby Arabesque Tea Coffee Service Set England 1960s Floral
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a Denby, Arabesque, floral pattern ceramic tea and coffee service set
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
William Thomson Coin Silver Tea Set 4pc with Floral and Acanthus Leaf Motif
Located in Big Bend, WI
William Thomson
Stunning William Thomson coin silver 4-piece tea set with elaborate floral and
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Wileman Tea for One Set, Red Floral Chains on Court Shape, Art Nouveau, 1906
By Shelley Pottery
Located in London, GB
the most respected manufacturers of fine bone china tea sets in the late 19th century, and many of
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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Floral Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of floral tea sets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique floral tea sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Floral tea sets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Floral tea sets bearing Art Nouveau or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Chamberlains Worcester, Coalport Porcelain and Capodimonte each produced beautiful floral tea sets that are worth considering.
How Much are Floral Tea Sets?
Prices for floral tea sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, floral tea sets begin at $195 and can go as high as $4,995, while the average can fetch as much as $647.
Finding the Right Tea Sets for You
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.
Questions About Floral Tea Sets
- What is the best tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There are many types of tea sets available. You may wish to have a small tea service if your needs are modest. 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.A tea set best suited for you may depend on a variety of factors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tea sets.
- What is a Bavaria tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age.
In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England.
Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.
Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.
Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are silver tea sets safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.
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Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
From Arne Jacobsen to Zaha Hadid, Top Designers Tackle Tableware
Clever objects like these make feasting even more festive.
How the Chunky, Funky Ceramics of 5 Mid-Century American Artists Balanced Out Slick Modernism
Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.
Ready for a Cinderella Moment? This Glass Handbag Is a Perfect Fit
Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.
With Dansk, Jens Quistgaard Delivered Danish Simplicity to American Tables
When a visionary Copenhagen designer teamed up with an enterprising Long Island couple, Scandi-style magic landed in kitchens and dining rooms across the United States.
Hostess Extraordinaire Aerin Lauder Shares Entertaining Tips and Auction Picks
The arbiter of good taste, who has curated a collection for 1stDibs Auctions, invites 1stDibs inside her family’s Hamptons barn for a firsthand look at her welcoming style.
Handmade with Lab-Grade Glass, This Decanter Holds Your Favorite Cocktail Concoctions
Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.