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Old Paris Porcelain Tea Service for 8- 32 Pce. Porcelain with Gold Trim
Old Paris Porcelain Tea Service for 8- 32 Pce. Porcelain with Gold Trim

Old Paris Porcelain Tea Service for 8- 32 Pce. Porcelain with Gold Trim

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Our 32 piece tea service for eight contains a tea pot with cover, a large sugar bowl with cover, a

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1850s French Napoleon III Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Gold

Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer Trio First Period Worcester C-1770
Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer Trio First Period Worcester C-1770

Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup & Saucer Trio First Period Worcester C-1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

hand painted in the “Spotted Fruit” pattern circa 1770. Painted by James Giles, the decoration features

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Late 18th Century English Rococo Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Georgian Floral Painted Drab Glazed Pottery Teapot & Cover
Wedgwood Georgian Floral Painted Drab Glazed Pottery Teapot & Cover

Wedgwood Georgian Floral Painted Drab Glazed Pottery Teapot & Cover

By Wedgwood

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A scarce Georgian English pottery teapot and cover hand painted with floral designs by Wedgwood and

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1810s English George III Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Pottery

Sèvres Style Cabaret Set, circa 1880
Sèvres Style Cabaret Set, circa 1880

Sèvres Style Cabaret Set, circa 1880

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

decoration and inset hand painted panels depicting soldiers on horse back. All set in a rose colored silk

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Late 19th Century French Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Set of Eight Dutch Tea Tins
Early 20th Century Set of Eight Dutch Tea Tins

Early 20th Century Set of Eight Dutch Tea Tins

Located in Haarlem, NL

Highly collectable and very decorative this set of 8 antique Dutch tea tins or caddies. These were

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Early 20th Century Dutch Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Tin

Set of Three English Porcelain Cups & Saucers Antique Rare Imari Colors Ca. 1805
Set of Three English Porcelain Cups & Saucers Antique Rare Imari Colors Ca. 1805

Set of Three English Porcelain Cups & Saucers Antique Rare Imari Colors Ca. 1805

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

: Circa 1805 Key Features - Set of three hand-painted English porcelain coffee cups with saucers - Rare

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Early 19th Century English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Famille Verte Porcelain Puzzle Design Teapot
Chinese Qing Famille Verte Porcelain Puzzle Design Teapot

Chinese Qing Famille Verte Porcelain Puzzle Design Teapot

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

patterning in black on a green ground set in turn within the natural white glazed edging. Painted central

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19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Pretty Pink Antique English Cup and Saucer
Pretty Pink Antique English Cup and Saucer

Pretty Pink Antique English Cup and Saucer

By Cauldon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A darling set by Cauldon, England featuring hand-painted floral cartouches in a pretty pink ground

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1920s English Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Gold

Coalport Teapot England Early 19th Century Circa 1805
Coalport Teapot England Early 19th Century Circa 1805

Coalport Teapot England Early 19th Century Circa 1805

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

, circa 1805. It is adorned with an all-around band of shields and spears painted in peach and gilt, both

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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Art Deco Teaset for 10 Persons Made by Tuscan England Model Plant
Porcelain Art Deco Teaset for 10 Persons Made by Tuscan England Model Plant

Porcelain Art Deco Teaset for 10 Persons Made by Tuscan England Model Plant

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful Art Deco porcelain tea set from the English brand Tuscan. The service has a nice pink

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1920s English Art Deco Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Gothic Church Veilleuse
Gothic Church Veilleuse

Gothic Church Veilleuse

Located in New Orleans, LA

hand-painted scenes, and is comprised of a demitasse teapot on a warming stand, inside which a small

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19th Century French Gothic Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Lion Pattern English Teacup and Saucer
Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Lion Pattern English Teacup and Saucer

Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Lion Pattern English Teacup and Saucer

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

side handle and is hand painted in tones of red and blue with a stylized lion within a circular panel

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1810s English George III Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

French Trembleuse Cup and Saucer in Kakiemon Style
French Trembleuse Cup and Saucer in Kakiemon Style

French Trembleuse Cup and Saucer in Kakiemon Style

By Edmé Samson

Located in Katonah, NY

, blue and turquoise green painted in an asymmetric well balanced design. Made by the French, Samson

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1870s French Japonisme Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Teapot
19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Teapot

19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Teapot

Located in Vero Beach, FL

finely painted panels. No losses, cracks or repairs. The color is very good. Wear due to age and use

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Continental 2 Handled Blue and White Mug with Gilding
18th Century Continental 2 Handled Blue and White Mug with Gilding

18th Century Continental 2 Handled Blue and White Mug with Gilding

Located in Dallas, TX

could also be Chelsea. Beautifully hand-painted, not transfer printed, real quality! No makers mark

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Mid-18th Century German George II Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Gold

Antique Jabberwocky Pattern Cup and Saucer First Period Worcester Circa 1770
Antique Jabberwocky Pattern Cup and Saucer First Period Worcester Circa 1770

Antique Jabberwocky Pattern Cup and Saucer First Period Worcester Circa 1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

This is a First Period Worcester teacup and saucer painted in the fabulous Jabberwocky pattern. It

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Late 18th Century English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

English Demitasse
English Demitasse

English Demitasse

By Pointon & Co.

Located in Asheville, NC

This adorable demitasse is by Pontions & Company of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The printed mark on this demitasse dates it from 1891-1916. It has a charming English wi...

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19th Century English Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Gold Leaf

Nantgarw Porcelain Breakfast Cup and Saucer with Pink Roses Wales, 1813-1822
Nantgarw Porcelain Breakfast Cup and Saucer with Pink Roses Wales, 1813-1822

Nantgarw Porcelain Breakfast Cup and Saucer with Pink Roses Wales, 1813-1822

By Nantgarw China Works

Located in Katonah, NY

What makes Nantgarw porcelain special? In the years 1813-1822, some of the most beautiful porcelain in the world was produced at the Nantgarw China Works. Founded in Wales by William...

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Early 19th Century Welsh Rococo Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Early Worcester Porcelain Teapot Dragons in Compartments Kylin Bengal Tiger Mark
Early Worcester Porcelain Teapot Dragons in Compartments Kylin Bengal Tiger Mark

Early Worcester Porcelain Teapot Dragons in Compartments Kylin Bengal Tiger Mark

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Wilton, CT

Early Worcester porcelain lobed teapot in the "Dragons in Compartments" or "Kylin" pattern. England, circa 1770. With square blue chop mark used at Worcester circa 1755-1783. 6" hig...

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Late 18th Century English George III Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six English Chinoiserie Black and Gilt-Painted Tole Tea Canisters
Set of Six English Chinoiserie Black and Gilt-Painted Tole Tea Canisters

Set of Six English Chinoiserie Black and Gilt-Painted Tole Tea Canisters

Located in New York, NY

figures in brightly-colored dress in exotic landscape settings, set between broad gilt fretwork banding

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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Metal

Japan Antique Complete Set Tea Ceremony Guide Books, 19th Century
Japan Antique Complete Set Tea Ceremony Guide Books, 19th Century

Japan Antique Complete Set Tea Ceremony Guide Books, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our most recent Japanese acquisitions TEA CEREMONY Japanese Woodblock Print Book Set Four (4

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Paper

Japanese Raku Antique Set Four Tea Ceremony Plates Signed Mint & Boxed
Japanese Raku Antique Set Four Tea Ceremony Plates Signed Mint & Boxed

Japanese Raku Antique Set Four Tea Ceremony Plates Signed Mint & Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

painted and hand glazed. Signed. Lovely set with original kiri wooden collector box tomobako included

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Four Sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Tea Cups and Saucers
Four Sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Tea Cups and Saucers

Four Sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Tea Cups and Saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Four sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain tea cups and saucers in hand-painted porcelain

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1920s Danish Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee and Tea Set, 40 Pieces, 19th Century, France
Old Paris Porcelain Coffee and Tea Set, 40 Pieces, 19th Century, France

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee and Tea Set, 40 Pieces, 19th Century, France

By Old Paris

Located in Delft, NL

Old Paris porcelain coffee and tea set, 40 pieces, 19th century A white ribbed porcelain with gold

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19th Century French Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Moroccan Ceramic and Gilded Teapot
Moroccan Ceramic and Gilded Teapot

Moroccan Ceramic and Gilded Teapot

Located in Larkspur, CA

Early 20th century hand painted Moroccan ceramic teapot with elaborate gilt decoration.

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Early 20th Century Asian Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Painted Japanese Tea Set
Hand-Painted Japanese Tea Set

Hand-Painted Japanese Tea Set

Located in Notting Hill, GB

Japanese tea set.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Tea Set
Japanese Tea Set

Japanese Tea Set

Sold|$342 / set

Japanese Tea Set

Located in Notting Hill, GB

Japanese tea set. It was made in Satsuma, a province in the southern part of Kyushu. The decoration

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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Ceramic

Wileman Porcelain Tea Set, Chrysanthemum, Pastel Colors, Art Nouveau, 1896
Wileman Porcelain Tea Set, Chrysanthemum, Pastel Colors, Art Nouveau, 1896

Wileman Porcelain Tea Set, Chrysanthemum, Pastel Colors, Art Nouveau, 1896

By Wileman

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful tea-for-two set (or tete a tete) made by Wileman in 1896. The set consists of

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1890s English Art Nouveau Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Teacup, White with Hand Painted Flowers, Regency, circa 1825
Teacup, White with Hand Painted Flowers, Regency, circa 1825

Teacup, White with Hand Painted Flowers, Regency, circa 1825

By Staffordshire

Located in London, GB

cheerful gilt sprigs and some superbly hand painted flower posies in the "Swansea" style; this style of a

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1820s English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Grass Design, Victorian 1863-1891
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Grass Design, Victorian 1863-1891

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Grass Design, Victorian 1863-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Belleek porcelain cabaret tea set in the Grass design made by Belleek between

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Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Set of 4 Porcelain Tea Plates, Cobalt Blue, Pink Roses, Regency
New Hall Set of 4 Porcelain Tea Plates, Cobalt Blue, Pink Roses, Regency

New Hall Set of 4 Porcelain Tea Plates, Cobalt Blue, Pink Roses, Regency

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

This is a set of four small tea plates with a charming pattern of roses set in a cobalt blue and

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1810s English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Solitaire Tea Set, White with Pink Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1826
Samuel Alcock Solitaire Tea Set, White with Pink Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1826

Samuel Alcock Solitaire Tea Set, White with Pink Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1826

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

A beautiful solitaire tea set consisting of a teapot with cover on a stand, a sucrier with cover, a

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1820s English Rococo Revival Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Royal Worcester, Miniature Hand Painted Cup, B1964
Antique Royal Worcester, Miniature Hand Painted Cup, B1964

Antique Royal Worcester, Miniature Hand Painted Cup, B1964

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Royal Worcester, miniature hand painted cup, B1964 Hand painted florals on peach ground

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Early 1800s English Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Ceramic

Davenport Porcelain Teacup, White with Hand Painted Flowers, circa 1820
Davenport Porcelain Teacup, White with Hand Painted Flowers, circa 1820

Davenport Porcelain Teacup, White with Hand Painted Flowers, circa 1820

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

quality tea and dinnerware. The set is finely potted in extremely white porcelain. The surface of the cup

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1820s English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Wileman Tea for One Set, Red Floral Chains on Court Shape, Art Nouveau, 1906
Wileman Tea for One Set, Red Floral Chains on Court Shape, Art Nouveau, 1906

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

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Tole Tea Canisters
Pair of English Tole Tea Canisters

Pair of English Tole Tea Canisters

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of English tole tea canisters that feature red paint with Chinese figures, circa 19th century.  

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19th Century Chinoiserie Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Tôle

French Silver Mounted Porcelain Kakiemon-Painted Cups and Saucer Sets
French Silver Mounted Porcelain Kakiemon-Painted Cups and Saucer Sets

French Silver Mounted Porcelain Kakiemon-Painted Cups and Saucer Sets

By Paul Tonnelier, Jean Pouyat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pouyat Limoges porcelain set six cups and saucers, Kakiemon pattern, silver mounts luxurious set of

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Silver

Rathbone Porcelain Teacup Trio, Hand Painted Flowers and Gilt, Regency ca 1820
Rathbone Porcelain Teacup Trio, Hand Painted Flowers and Gilt, Regency ca 1820

Rathbone Porcelain Teacup Trio, Hand Painted Flowers and Gilt, Regency ca 1820

By Richard Rathbone, Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

painted and gilded with the greatest skill.  The items are entirely unmarked. Condition report: The set

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1820s English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Teacup Trio, Beige with Hand Painted Flowers, Rococo Revival 1841
Samuel Alcock Teacup Trio, Beige with Hand Painted Flowers, Rococo Revival 1841

Samuel Alcock Teacup Trio, Beige with Hand Painted Flowers, Rococo Revival 1841

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

, a coffee cup and a saucer; as you would never drink tea and coffee at the same time, why invest in

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1840s English Rococo Revival Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Compagnie des Indes Tea Service, 18th Century
Compagnie des Indes Tea Service, 18th Century

Compagnie des Indes Tea Service, 18th Century

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Tea set with 12 cups and saucers, a teapot, a sugar bowl and a small pot, Japanese inspired

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Grainger Worcester Tea Service, Orange Imari, Regency 1810
Grainger Worcester Tea Service, Orange Imari, Regency 1810

Grainger Worcester Tea Service, Orange Imari, Regency 1810

By Grainger Worcester

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful tea service made by Grainger in Worcester around the year 1810. The service is

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1810s English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Richly Gold Decorated Old Paris Porcelain Tea Service, France, 1850
Richly Gold Decorated Old Paris Porcelain Tea Service, France, 1850

Richly Gold Decorated Old Paris Porcelain Tea Service, France, 1850

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Beautiful colors and hand-painted, France, circa 1850. Good condition. Damage on the jug. Big

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Mid-19th Century French Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Tea Service, Yellow with Landscapes, Provenance Regency
Minton Porcelain Tea Service, Yellow with Landscapes, Provenance Regency

Minton Porcelain Tea Service, Yellow with Landscapes, Provenance Regency

By Minton

Located in London, GB

circa 1825. The service is extremely rare; it has a yellow ground with sublimely hand painted landscapes

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1820s English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Noritake China Azalea Pattern Hand-Painted Service for 12 Plue Serving
Noritake China Azalea Pattern Hand-Painted Service for 12 Plue Serving

Noritake China Azalea Pattern Hand-Painted Service for 12 Plue Serving

By Noritake

Located in St. Petersburg, FL

United States. Thus hand-painted set of azalea epitomizes the quality and beauty of the Noritake

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Early 20th Century Japanese Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Royal Doulton Pot, Hand Painted, With Lid, England 1900, B1984
Antique Royal Doulton Pot, Hand Painted, With Lid, England 1900, B1984

Antique Royal Doulton Pot, Hand Painted, With Lid, England 1900, B1984

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Royal Doulton pot, hand painted, with lid, England 1900, B1984 England 1900 Wonderful

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Early 1900s Scottish Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Ceramic

Three Chinese Tea Bowls, Blue and White Kangxi 1662-1722
Three Chinese Tea Bowls, Blue and White Kangxi 1662-1722

Three Chinese Tea Bowls, Blue and White Kangxi 1662-1722

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful set of three Chinese tea bowls and saucers, made in the Kangxi period between

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17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853
Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853

Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

wares and this is one reason their beautiful tea and dinner wares are often underestimated. This set is

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1850s English Victorian Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Machin Orphaned Porcelain Tea Bowl, White with Flowers, 1812-1815
Machin Orphaned Porcelain Tea Bowl, White with Flowers, 1812-1815

Machin Orphaned Porcelain Tea Bowl, White with Flowers, 1812-1815

By Machin

Located in London, GB

white porcelain, has hand painted flowers and a very striking band on the inside of the rim. Machin

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1810s English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Tea Service, Pagoda Pattern Blue and White Transfer, Regency
Miles Mason Tea Service, Pagoda Pattern Blue and White Transfer, Regency

Miles Mason Tea Service, Pagoda Pattern Blue and White Transfer, Regency

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

also made very fine porcelain tea services. This set is made of bone china, which points to

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Early 1800s English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Rockingham Tea Service for 4, Gilt Seaweed, Flowers, Rococo Revival, 1832
Rockingham Tea Service for 4, Gilt Seaweed, Flowers, Rococo Revival, 1832

Rockingham Tea Service for 4, Gilt Seaweed, Flowers, Rococo Revival, 1832

By Rockingham

Located in London, GB

china. The design is cream coloured with gilt seaweed all over and beautiful small hand painted flower

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1830s English Rococo Revival Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Porcelain Tea Bowl, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785
Derby Porcelain Tea Bowl, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785

Derby Porcelain Tea Bowl, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785

By Derby

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful tea bowl and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has the distinctive

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1780s English George III Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service Knitting Wool Pattern Georgian Regency circa 1800
New Hall Porcelain Tea Service Knitting Wool Pattern Georgian Regency circa 1800

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service Knitting Wool Pattern Georgian Regency circa 1800

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

of the tea bowls also has a slightly different pattern. The set is (except the odd matching items

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1790s English Regency Hand Painted Antique Tea Set

Materials

Porcelain

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Hand Painted Antique Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hand painted antique tea set for your home. Each hand painted antique tea set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and gold. Your living room may not be complete without a hand painted antique tea set — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A hand painted antique tea set made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. A well-made hand painted antique tea set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Coalport Porcelain, Capodimonte and Cauldon are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hand Painted Antique Tea Set?

A hand painted antique tea set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $892, while the lowest priced sells for $23 and the highest can go for as much as $12,878.

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.