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Six-Piece Antique Silver Plated Floral Repousse Tea Set C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six-Piece Antique Silver Plated Floral Repousse Tea Set C1890
Waste Bowl - 5 1/4" x 5 7/8" x 5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co. Antique Repousse Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique silverplate tea or coffee service set, including: tea pot, sugar, creamer, bowl
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Gorham Sterling Tea Set
By Gorham CO.
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage decorative Victorian sterling silver tea set is beautifully designed & dates from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
S Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Hand-Chased Repousse Tea Pot and Waste Bowl Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Hand-Chased Coffee Pot (#474) and Waste Bowl (#474)
Tea Pot
Approximately 7.5" Tall (9
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Belgium, 1900
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful silver coffee and tea set is made around 1900 in Belgium. The design is inspired by
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Neoclassical Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Antique Tiffany & Co Makers Silver Soldered Tea Pot Floral Repousse, 8358
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Makers silver soldered tea pot
Made in the repousse style, decorated with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century Davis & Galt Philadelphia Sterling Silver Repousse Tea Ball
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique, American large-sized tea ball or infuser.
In sterling silver.
By David & Gault
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Germany 1890-1910
Located in Belmont, MA
Silver coffee and tea set, Germany 1890-1910.
The pear shaped elegant coffee and tea set has
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
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 German Pseudo-Hanau .800 Silver Repoussé Tea Caddy by Georg Roth & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German silver tea caddy.
In .800 silver.
By Georg Roth & Co.
Decorated throughout
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 5.16 in W 2.8 in D 2.21 in
Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Pattern Tea Service, circa 1880s
By Cumwo
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese export bamboo pattern silver 5-piece tea service, circa 1860-1880. The teapot, covered
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Antique American Gorham Coin Silver Mary Todd Lincoln Tea & Coffee Service, 1861
By Gorham CO.
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Gorham & Co coin silver Mary Todd Lincoln tea and coffee set, 1861.
Gorham & Co had made
Category
Antique 1860s American American Empire Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 12.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Exceptional George III Teapot by Preeminent Silversmith Paul Storr, 1793
By Paul Storr
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
This rare and exceptional George III teapot is the work of preeminent Georgian silversmith Paul Storr, it is one of his earliest works, the date mark on this pieces of the year 1793...
Category
Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver 6-Piece Repousse 19th Century Tea Set with Tray
By Wood & Hughes
Located in New York, NY
Wood & Hughes, sterling silver 6-piece tea set from the late 19th century, in exquisite repousse
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
H 8 in W 17.9 in D 25.5 in
Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Tea Set
By Wedgewood
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Tea Set. It has a creamer, a sugar bowl and a teapot. They are
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Moroccan Metal Silver Plated Tea Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tea Sets
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
Japanese Solid Silver Repoussé Tea Set
Located in Vancouver, BC
A solid 9.25 sterling silver Japanese repoussé tea set. Includes teapot, sugar bowl and creamer
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
German 800 Silver Repousse Tea Set Rose Garlands & Acorn Finials, circa 1900
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
German 800 silver repousse tea set rose Garlands & Acorn Finials, circa 1900
German 800 marks to
Category
Antique 19th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 10.5 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Black Starr and Frost Seven-Piece Tea Set with Herbert Lambert Tray
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Black Starr & Frost sterling silver complete seven-piece repousse tea set. The set is in
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Early 20th Century Moroccan Silver Tea Box with Repousse & Engraving, Stamped
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This lovely antique Moroccan silver tea box comes from the ancient city of Fes, Morocco. Used for
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 5.71 in W 6.89 in D 4.53 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
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
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
English Sterling Tea Set John Edward Terrey, circa 1839
By John Edward Terrey 1
Located in Redding, CA
A fabulous three-piece sterling silver tea set by John Edward Terrey, London, circa 1839
Category
Antique 1830s English High Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Moroccan Silver Sugar Creamer Repousse & Engraving, Stamped
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This lovely antique Moroccan silver tea sugar creamer comes from the ancient city of Fes, Morocco
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Vintage Bennani Frères Moroccan Silver Teapot, Hand Hammered with Repousse
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This lovely little silver plated teapot is perfect for a personal pot of Moroccan mint tea
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Romantic Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
H 6.13 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Dutch Brass Kettle with Repousse Decoration, circa 1765
Located in Ambler, PA
Dutch brass kettle with Repoussé decoration, circa 1765. Swing handle. Dovetailed. Copper base
Category
Antique 1760s Dutch Tea Sets
Materials
Brass, Copper
Four-Piece Irish Sterling Tea Service, Charles Marsh, Dublin, Dated 1834
By Charles Marsh
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
.
Tea set consists of a melon shaped tea and coffee pot, a large open sugar and cream with ornate
Category
Antique 1830s Northern Irish William IV Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Set with Chrysanthemum Detail Dating
By Luen Hing
Located in Singapore, SG
A three-piece Chinese export silver tea set, circa 1900. The lightly hammered round bodies have
Category
Vintage 1910s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Three-Piece Dragon Tea Set by Kuen Wo
Located in Singapore, SG
A Classic Chinese Export silver (CES) three-piece tea set. Each piece has been repousse worked with
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Motif Art Deco Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Set
By Ye Ching 1
Located in Singapore, SG
A four-piece Chinese export silver (CES) tea set using the bamboo motif. Each piece is in the form
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Reed & Barton Winthrop Silver Plate Art Nouveau Floral Repousse Tea Set 6 Pc Set
By Reed & Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reed & Barton Winthrop Silver Plated Art Nouveau Floral Repousse Tea Set - 6 Pc Set. Item featured
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2 in W 29.5 in D 20.75 in
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
3-Piece Petite German .800 Silver Georg Roth Hanau Cameo Repousse Tea Set
By Georg Roth
Located in Big Flats, NY
Three piece German .800 silver petite tea set by Georg Roth Hanau features repousse rams heads
Category
20th Century German Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Four-Piece Antique Dutch .800 Silver Repousse Figural and Scenic Tea Set
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four-Piece antique Dutch .800 Silver Repousse tea set features high relief farm scene reserves
Category
Antique 19th Century German Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
20th Century Indian Karachi-Cutch Solid Silver Tea Set, J Manikrai, circa 1900
By J. Manikrai & Co
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century exceptional Indian Karachi-Cutch solid silver repousse tea set
Category
20th Century Indian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 5.91 in W 10.24 in L 5.91 in
Birks Sterling Silver Repoussé 5-Piece Coffee Tea Set Fabulous Estate Find
By Henry Birks
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and elegant five-piece Birks sterling silver coffee tea set; handcrafted in Repoussé
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Tea Set 5 Pc #2500 Repousse
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
-piece tea set marked #2500. The outstanding set includes:
One coffee pot: Measures 9 1/2" tall x 10 1
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Whiting Sterling Silver Tea Set of Six Pieces Flowers and Scrollwork
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Repousse by Whiting.
Exceptional Whiting six-piece sterling silver tea set. It features a finely
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Flower Repousse Tea Strainer #18330
Located in Washington Depot, CT
S. Kirk & Son sterling silver repousse flower tea strainer.
No monogram.
This beautifully ornate
Category
20th Century Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kirk Sterling Silver Repousse 6-PC Coffee & Tea Service
Located in New York, NY
Tibetan Repousse Silver Dragon Teapot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tibetan repousse silver dragon teapot
Exquisitely crafted aristocrats Tibetan 94% pure silver
Category
20th Century Tibetan Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Antique American Samuel Kirk & Son Co. Repoussé Sterling Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique American Samuel Kirk & Son Co. Sterling Repoussé Tea & Coffee Service 6 Piece Set. Scenic
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19thC Sterling Silver S Kirk & Son Rose Floral Repousse Tea Pot 19.05toz
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique sterling silver Repousse tea pot by S. Kirk & Son Co. features high relief rose floral
Category
Antique 19th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 8.75 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Repousse Silver Teaset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Repousse silver tea set. Tray is not part of the set, but a good match.
Category
Early 20th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
S Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Hand Chased Repousse Tea Pot and Waste Bowl, 474F
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Hand-Chased Tea Pot (474F) and Waste Bowl (474F)
Tea Pot
Appx 6" Tall (8" with lid)
Mass
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Three Piece Anglo-Indian Sterling Silver Tea Service
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined three piece Anglo-Indian tea set with an elegant form, floral designs, silver body, and
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
3 Piece Steiff Repousse Sterling Silver Coffee Service
By Steiff
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This gorgeous coffee service is made by Steiff in the Repousse pattern with all-over rose varieties
Category
Early 20th Century American Tea Sets
Arthur and Bond Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service in Japanese Style
Located in New York, US
Our extraordinary coffee and tea service from Arthur and Bond of London was retailed at their
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Meiji Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Indian Cutch Solid Silver 3-Piece Hunting Tea Set, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Indian exceptional solid silver repousse three piece tea set, of pear shape
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
English London Sterling Silver Repousse Presentation Plate, circa 1891
Located in Surfside, FL
English London Sterling Silver Repousse presentation plate, 1891. Over 7.94 ounce troy of .925
Category
20th Century Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Indian Karachi-Cutch Solid Silver Tea Set, J Manikrai, circa 1900
By J. Manikrai & Co
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century exceptional Indian Karachi-Cutch solid silver repousse four piece tea
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
19th Century Indian Cutch Solid Silver 3 Piece Hunting Scenes Tea Set circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Indian exceptional solid silver repousse three piece tea set, comprising of
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
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Repousse Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the repousse tea set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A repousse tea set — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a repousse tea set — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A repousse tea set, designed in the Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one repousse tea set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gorham, Black, Starr & Frost and Cumwo produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Repousse Tea Set?
Prices for a repousse tea set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,255.
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 Repousse Tea Set
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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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.