Set Antique Servers
Early 20th Century German French Provincial Tableware
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Tableware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Serving Pieces
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Majolica
Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Revival Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Pieces
Antique 1890s English Tableware
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Sterling Silver
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- 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.
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