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Irish Silver Tea Set

Ornate Victorian Irish sterling silver coffee pot made in Dublin in 1855
By John Smyth of Dublin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Dublin in 1855 by John Smyth, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver
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Antique 1850s Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
necessarily learned how to brew tea the proper way. CONDITION REPORT The set is in fabulous antique condition
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
$3,480 Sale Price / set
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Set of 6 Finely-Cut Regency Waterford Custard Cups, c1825 Additional information: Period : George
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Antique 19th Century Northern Irish George IV Tea Sets

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Glass

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Four-Piece Irish Sterling Tea Service, Charles Marsh, Dublin, Dated 1834
By Charles Marsh
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
Irish four-piece sterling tea service made in Dublin, Ireland by Charles Marsh, circa 1834-1835
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Antique 1830s Northern Irish William IV Tea Sets

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Silver

Rare First Black Mark Belleek Batchelor Dragon Tea Set
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
numbered set and tea instructions in lid. Magnificent example of early Irish Belleek design. The set is
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Antique 1860s Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Antique Sterling Silver Irish Three-Piece Tea Service Set, Dublin 1917, Hopkin
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling silver Irish three-piece tea service set Maker: Hopkin & Hopkins Made in Dublin
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Vintage 1910s Northern Irish Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Irish Solid Silver 4-Piece Tea and Coffee Set, Charles Marsh, circa 1830
By Charles Marsh
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Irish matched four piece tea and coffee set, comprising of a coffee pot
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Antique 19th Century Irish Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Royal Irish Silver Co 4-Piece Sterling Silver Dairymaid Tea and Coffee Set
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver 4 piece coffee and tea set in the Dairymaid pattern from Royal Irish Silver
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20th Century Unknown Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

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
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

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
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Irish Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Irish sterling silver coffee pot; an addition
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Antique 1850s Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Irish Sterling Silver Teapot, Antique George IV
By James Scott, Dublin 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George IV Irish sterling silver teapot; an addition to
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Antique 1820s Irish George IV Tea Sets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George II Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland c. 1750
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Irish Rococo Silver Coffee Pot with an ornate chased design embellishing the
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Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set, Cream Cob Lustre, Erne, Victorian, 1890s
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
tea sets as they were often assembled over time, and Belleek was notorious for always slightly
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
the beautiful green of the Irish Sea on a stormy day. This set takes you into the Irish Sea, and it
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
the beautiful green of the Irish Sea on a stormy day. This set takes you into the Irish Sea, and it
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Neptune, Victorian, circa 1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
desired color, and it is hard to find an entire matching set! The tea service is made in a beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Shamrock Pattern, 1891-1946
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and gorgeous Belleek cabaret tea service, or dejeuner set, in the famous Shamrock
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

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
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, White, Japonism Dragon, Victorian, 1863-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is an extremely rare and stunning Belleek cabaret set serving just one, in the "Dragon" style
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

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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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup, Soft Pink Tridacna, Victorian 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
late Victorian time, and would be perfect for coffee as well. We also have an entire cabaret set in
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Irish Belleek Tridanca Tea Set Black Mark 1863-1891 Ireland Pink Cream
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Early Irish Belleek Porcelain Tridanca tea pot with textured body and stylish almond pink wash
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Antique 19th Century Irish Tea Sets

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Porcelain, Pottery

Mid-20th Century Irish Arklow Pottery Tea Set for Two with Teapot
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful midcentury Irish tea set by Arklow pottery. Made in the republic of Ireland. This
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Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Pottery

Antique Irish Silver Teapot with Celtic Tracery, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
front, there is a finely engraved family crest, consisting of the jagged ancient Irish royal crown
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Antique Early 1900s Northern Irish Art Nouveau Tea Sets

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Silver

Early 19th Century Antique Sterling 925 Silver Irish Teapot
Located in Torino, IT
An antique silver teapot manufactured in Dublin in 1805 by Robert Breading. Harmoniously shaped
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Serving Four, Green Neptune, 1863-1946
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
like the beautiful green of the Irish Sea on a stormy day. This set takes you into the Irish Sea, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Solitaire, Pink Echinus Shells, 1869-1878
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is an extremely rare Belleek cabaret set for one, or "solitaire", made in the famous Echinus
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Tridacna Shell, Victorian 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Belleek cabaret set in the pink Tridacna design, consisting of a teapot, three
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Antique 1890s Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

BELLEEK - 'Neptune' - Ceramic Cream Jug & Sugar Bowl - Ireland - Circa 1955-1980
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Chatham, ON
bowl - 5th and 6th green maker's marks to the bottom of each piece - Ireland - the cream jug circa
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Mid-20th Century Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Large Belleek Tea Service, Harp Shape, 3rd BM 1926-1946
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
sprigs of shamrocks, which is the symbolic Irish plant. The set was potted in the very thin "eggshell
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Vintage 1930s Northern Irish Art Deco Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Cabaret Set
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fascinating rosso antico tea set by Wedgwood is decorated with enameled Chinese peony flowers
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Antique 19th Century Irish Other Tea Sets

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Stoneware

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Cabaret Set
Wedgwood Rosso Antico Cabaret Set
H 1 in W 16.5 in D 8 in
Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Teapot Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Irish Sea on a stormy day. This set takes you into the Irish Sea, and it never fails to inspire your
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Parian Porcelain Teapot, Belleek Green Hexagon Shape, 2nd BM 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
. There is a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

19th Century Belleek Footed Shell Porcelain Teapot, Second Period
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This rare late 19th century footed porcelain teapot was made by Belleek of Ireland in the shell
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Antique 1890s Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
right. There is a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Demitasse Cup and Saucer, Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Small Porcelain Mug, Cream and Green Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner and
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Irish Sterling Silver Tea Set
Located in Vancouver, BC
An Irish sterling silver tea set hallmarked Dublin, 1970 by Irish Silver Ltd. In the Queen Anne
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Late 20th Century Irish Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Irish Sterling Silver Tea Set
Irish Sterling Silver Tea Set
H 5 in W 5 in D 10.5 in
William IV Sterling Silver Irish 3-Piece Teaset Dublin 1830 Robert Smith & J
By Robert Smith and James Gamble
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
scroll formed handle rounds off a beautifully designed Irish teaset. Weight: 57.75 troy ounces
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish William IV Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

A Frutiwood Apple Shaped Tea Caddy.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Fruitwood Apple Shaped Tea Caddy.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Tea Sets

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Belleek Basketweave Shamrock Teapot w/Lid
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Naples, FL
with a lid and has the 7th brown mark, indicating its authenticity. Perfect for tea or coffee
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Late 20th Century Northern Irish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Irish Silver Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Irish silver tea set you’re looking for. Each Irish silver tea set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an Irish silver tea set — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An Irish silver tea set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Irish silver tea set over the years, but those crafted by Belleek Pottery Ltd., Katie Larmour Design and James Robinson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Irish Silver Tea Set?

An Irish silver tea set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $759, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $12,995.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Irish Silver Tea Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver 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, 2021
    Silver 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    The 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.