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Georgian Silver Tea Pots

Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot
Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot

Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot

By Crispin Fuller

Located in London, GB

An Antique George III solid Silver Teapot on Stand decorated with a delicate engraved design on the Teapot and on the Oval Tray below. The Teapot and Tray both have matched crests en...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Coffee Pot on Stand London, England 1783
Antique Georgian Silver Coffee Pot on Stand London, England 1783

Antique Georgian Silver Coffee Pot on Stand London, England 1783

By Thomas Chawner

Located in London, GB

An impressive Antique George III Sterling Silver Coffee Pot on a Silver Stand. This classic Georgian Coffee Pot has a subtle bead edged border on the lid, shoulder, column and base. ...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique George I Octagonal Silver Coffee Pot 1719 18th Century Early Georgian
Antique George I Octagonal Silver Coffee Pot 1719 18th Century Early Georgian

Antique George I Octagonal Silver Coffee Pot 1719 18th Century Early Georgian

By Richard Bayley

Located in London, GB

An elegant Antique George I Solid Silver Coffee Pot in a traditional Tapered Octagonal shape width an Octagonal Domed Lid. The early Georgian Coffee Pot has a wooden handle. Made in...

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Antique 18th Century English George I Tea Sets

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Silver

19th Century Dutch Overscale Coffee Pot of Polished Copper
19th Century Dutch Overscale Coffee Pot of Polished Copper

19th Century Dutch Overscale Coffee Pot of Polished Copper

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual 19th century Dutch overscale copper coffee pot, possibly a trade sign from a coffee house, with pigtail finial, hand-hammered and riveted finish, with a lovely, polished lustre.

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Georgian Tea Sets

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Copper

English Sheffield-Plate Tea Pot with Warming Stand
English Sheffield-Plate Tea Pot with Warming Stand

English Sheffield-Plate Tea Pot with Warming Stand

By Sheffield

Located in Malibu, CA

An exceptional example of an antique Sheffield English silver plate teapot on a warming stand in pristine condition. This elegant teapot is simple & unembellished. It is fitted w...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Richard Sawyer 1801 Dublin Coffee-Tea Pot In 925 Sterling Silver With Brown Wood
Richard Sawyer 1801 Dublin Coffee-Tea Pot In 925 Sterling Silver With Brown Wood

Richard Sawyer 1801 Dublin Coffee-Tea Pot In 925 Sterling Silver With Brown Wood

By Richard Sawyer

Located in Miami, FL

Coffee tea pot designed in Dublin by Richard Sawyer. Very rare and important coffee tea pot, created in the city of Dublin in Ireland, United Kingdom by the silversmith Richard Sawy...

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Antique Early 1800s Northern Irish Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century Whieldon Glazed Tea Pot With a Mushroom Lid
18th Century Whieldon Glazed Tea Pot With a Mushroom Lid

18th Century Whieldon Glazed Tea Pot With a Mushroom Lid

Located in South Paris, ME

Whieldon glazed teapot in wonderful condition. 18th century Whieldon wares are easily distinguished by the sponged colors that give the ceramic a clouded or tortoise shell appearance...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Tableware

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Ceramic

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Large Coalport London Shape Coffee Pot with Rich Gilding, C. 1805
Large Coalport London Shape Coffee Pot with Rich Gilding, C. 1805

Large Coalport London Shape Coffee Pot with Rich Gilding, C. 1805

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Large early Coalport coffee pot, the London shape form with sharp shoulder and angular handle, superbly decorated with rich foliate gilding, the globular knop with a star burst. ...

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Early English Hand Painted Coalport Georgian Tea Pot and Stand, circa 1820
Early English Hand Painted Coalport Georgian Tea Pot and Stand, circa 1820

Early English Hand Painted Coalport Georgian Tea Pot and Stand, circa 1820

Located in GB

This magnificent English Coalport cabinet tea pot and Stand was made circa 1820. It is finely hand painted with exotic birds and flowers surrounded with borders and panels of gild...

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Antique 1820s English Ceramics

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Ceramic

German Sterling Silver Georgian Style Tea Pot, Darmstadt, 19th Century
German Sterling Silver Georgian Style Tea Pot, Darmstadt, 19th Century

German Sterling Silver Georgian Style Tea Pot, Darmstadt, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

German sterling silver hallmarked Georgian Style tea pot features hourglass form with scroll handle, touch marks on base include rampant lion, possibly Darmstadt, 12.6 toz, 19th Cent...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot 1824 George IV Tea Pot
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot 1824 George IV Tea Pot

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot 1824 George IV Tea Pot

By William Hunter

Located in London, GB

A lovely antique George IV solid Silver Teapot featuring an ornate chased floral design on the body, foot and lid. The handle and spout are further embellished with matching chased d...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Signed Sterling Silver Footed Georgian Style American Tea Pot
19th Century Signed Sterling Silver Footed Georgian Style American Tea Pot

19th Century Signed Sterling Silver Footed Georgian Style American Tea Pot

Located in Kingston, NY

Offered is a vintage 19th century signed and numbered footed sterling silver Georgian style American teapot. The bottom reads as follows: Sterling/ 515/ 1 Pint/ 925/1000 Fine. The si...

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Antique 19th Century American Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Antique Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Set 1824 Teapot Coffee Pot
Georgian Antique Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Set 1824 Teapot Coffee Pot

Georgian Antique Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Set 1824 Teapot Coffee Pot

By Joseph Angell

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique George V sterling silver 4 piece Tea & Coffee Set comprising of a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl and milk / cream Jug.

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George II Georgian Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand, 1734 Tea Pot
Antique George II Georgian Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand, 1734 Tea Pot

Antique George II Georgian Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand, 1734 Tea Pot

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous Antique George II Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand with burner. This round Georgian Teapot Kettle stand in a the legged stand - each leg features a scroll pattern and ends ...

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Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Sheffield, England 1821
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Sheffield, England 1821

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Sheffield, England 1821

By John Watson & Son

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique George IV solid Silver Coffee Pot featuring a lovely chased design showing stylized floral and scroll patterning with shell designs on the spout. The chased desig...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Georgian Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland, C. 1770
Antique Irish Georgian Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland, C. 1770

Antique Irish Georgian Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland, C. 1770

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique George III Irish silver coffee pot. This sterling silver coffee pot has a classic baluster shape and is embellished with ornate chased patterning surrounding tw...

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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Provincial Silver Coffee Pot Cork 1775 18th Century Georgian
Antique Irish Provincial Silver Coffee Pot Cork 1775 18th Century Georgian

Antique Irish Provincial Silver Coffee Pot Cork 1775 18th Century Georgian

By John Nicholson

Located in London, GB

An impressive Antique Irish Provincial Sterling Silver Coffee Pot with a classic baluster form and decorated with elegant floral chased patterns. The Cork Coffee Pot has a pair of sh...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique George I Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Side Handled 1716 Early Georgian
Antique George I Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Side Handled 1716 Early Georgian

Antique George I Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Side Handled 1716 Early Georgian

Located in London, GB

An excellent antique George I solid Silver side handled Coffee Pot with an impressive engraved armorial opposite the wooden scroll handle. The elegant tapered body of the Georgian Co...

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Coffee Pot, London 1908, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.
Antique Silver Coffee Pot, London 1908, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.

Antique Silver Coffee Pot, London 1908, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique Silver Coffee Pot, London 1908, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. The Jug of Georgian style, on oval plain pedestal base, lower fluted vase shape body, upper body plain, hinged c...

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Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George III Silver Coffee Pot c. 1769 Dublin Ireland
Antique Irish George III Silver Coffee Pot c. 1769 Dublin Ireland

Antique Irish George III Silver Coffee Pot c. 1769 Dublin Ireland

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique Irish sterling silver Coffee Pot with an elegant baluster shaped body and a shaped wooden handle. The body and the lid are decorated with detailed chased designs ...

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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

First Period Worcester Porcelain Holly Berry Pattern Sugar Pot & Cover-Variation
First Period Worcester Porcelain Holly Berry Pattern Sugar Pot & Cover-Variation

First Period Worcester Porcelain Holly Berry Pattern Sugar Pot & Cover-Variation

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Downingtown, PA

First Period Worcester Porcelain Holly Berry Pattern Sugar Pot and Cover, Hop Trellis Pattern, Circa 1775. The First Period Worcester porcelain sugar pot and cover has a reeded...

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Antique 1770s Georgian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Pot
Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Pot

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Pot

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H 6.3 in W 11.42 in D 4.53 in

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Pot

Located in Torino, IT

Georgian sterling silver tea pot, London, 1805, Charles.

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Paul Storr Sterling Silver Teapot 1816 Tea Pot
Antique Georgian Paul Storr Sterling Silver Teapot 1816 Tea Pot

Antique Georgian Paul Storr Sterling Silver Teapot 1816 Tea Pot

By Paul Storr

Located in London, GB

An impressive antique George III solid silver teapot by the incomparable Paul Storr. The Teapot features Classic Storr design elements and is of heavy weight and excellent quality. T...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian George III Silver Coffee Pot 1760 18th Century Large
Antique Georgian George III Silver Coffee Pot 1760 18th Century Large

Antique Georgian George III Silver Coffee Pot 1760 18th Century Large

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique George III solid silver coffee pot. This coffee pot features a beautiful chased floral and scroll design. The coffee pot stands on a spread foot and has a dark ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Pot
Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Pot

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Pot

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H 6 in W 10.5 in D 4 in

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Pot

By Charles Aldridge

Located in New York, NY

Georgian sterling silver tea pot, London, 1787, Charles Aldridge, maker.

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Antique 1780s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paris Porcelain Botanical Coffee Pot and Cover
Paris Porcelain Botanical Coffee Pot and Cover

Paris Porcelain Botanical Coffee Pot and Cover

By Old Paris

Located in Downingtown, PA

Paris Porcelain Botanical Coffee Pot and Cover, circa 1825. This coffee pot has a gilt foot, handle, spout and rim, it is finely decorated with garlands of flowers running aroun...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

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By Andrei Bragin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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By Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior 1

Located in VALENZA, IT

Rare George III Sterling Silver Tea-Coffeeset ivory Handles plus tray 1799-1800 Hallmarked in London in 1798-9 by Charles Asprey, this superb, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

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$74,500

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By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

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By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in PARIS, FR

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$30,620 / set

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Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Located in London, GB

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By Jacques Emile Blanche

Located in Hagley, England

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By Fabergé

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19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn

$88,500

H 16 in W 17.5 in D 16 in

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By Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, Paul Storr

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Georgian Silver Tea Pots For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of georgian silver tea pots available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct georgian silver tea pots — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of georgian silver tea pots available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Georgian silver tea pots bearing Georgian hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Georgian silver tea pots have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles Aldridge, Charles Wright and Crispin Fuller are consistently popular.

How Much are Georgian Silver Tea Pots?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,870, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $12,585 highest priced.

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.