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Set of 4 Majolica Shells Cups & Saucers Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 4 Majolica Shell cups & saucers Circa 1950.
All different colors inside.
Saucers / 5.2 by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Minton Rare Set Three Georgian Shell Printed Porcelain Coffee Cups
By Minton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare set of three Georgian antique porcelain coffee cups printed with shells by renowned makers
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Shell Creamer & Sugar Bowl Set- 2 Pieces Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica shell creamer & sugar bowl Circa 1950.
Sugar bowl with lid / 4" by 4" , H / 3 inches
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Sugar Sprinkler, Rosewwod, Silver and Shell, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Sugar sprinkler made from a perforated St. James shell, attached to the waxed rosewood handle, with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Pink Etruscan Majolica Shell and Seaweed Ceramic Teacup and Saucer Set of 2
By Griffin, Smith & Hill
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two Etruscan majolica teacups with matching saucers. Each piece is glazed in a beautiful
Category
20th Century American High Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Italy 800 Silver Stancampiano Shell Sugar Bowl and Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
800 silver shell shaped sugar bowl and spoon by Eugenio Stancampiano of Palermo, Italy.
No
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
18th Century Whieldon-type Large Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th Century Whieldon-type Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover,
Circa 1765
The tortoise-shell molded
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Iron Set
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Wrought Iron Dining Set MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s Capiz Shell Tea Light Candle Holders, Set of 2
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 2 vintage midcentury tea light candle holders with brass tone metal. This set comes with 2
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea Cup and saucer set of Four
Located in Pomona, CA
This exquisite Japanese Kutani porcelain tea cup and saucer set is a true testament to fine
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Three Low Brass Directoire Style Chairs with Round Capiz Shell Top Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of three brass Directoire style chairs with round Capiz shell top table. Unusual low table and
Category
Late 20th Century American Directoire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight Sterling silver Shell Bowl, Iced Tea Stirring, Sipping Straws
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight, sterling silver highball or iced tea hollow sipping/stirring straws with scallop
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea cup and snack plates set
Located in Pomona, CA
Here are 8 pieces Bamboo Designed Tea/Snack Set from Japan. There are 4 saucers/plates and 4 cups
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1890s Northern Irish Late Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Kutani Japan Lithophane Geisha Silhouette Egg Shell Porcelain Tea Set for 6
By Kutani Studio
Located in Torquay, GB
Rare 20th century Kutani Japan lithophane 23 piece tea set for 6.
Superb eggshell fine bone china
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Tea Caddy Spoon
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine sterling silver tea caddy spoon.
By Tiffany & Co.
With a scallop shell shaped bowl
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Majolica Shell & Crab Teapot Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica shell & crab teapot circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Antique 1890s Irish Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
New Hall Porcelain Teacup, Yellow Shell Pattern 1045, ca 1810
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by New Hall around the year 1810. The set bears the
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Des Must Cartier Sterling Silver Gold Accent Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon 'B'
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver sugar shell bowl sugar spoon by Cartier.
No monogram.
Cartier's Des Must pattern
Category
20th Century Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s Capiz Shell Tea Light Candle Holders, Set of 3
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 3 vintage midcentury tea light candle holders with brass tone metal. This set comes with 3
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency More Candle Holders
Materials
Shell
Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Cambridge, GB
Fine Regency tortoise-shell tea-caddy of waisted shape with angled corners and a domed lid, richly
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Dutch Silver Tea Pot with Shell Pattern c1747
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pear-shaped Dutch tea pot in silver with chased, shell pattern and wooden handle, Rotterdam, circa
Category
Dutch Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Green Shell-Motif Majolica Tea Service, Portugal, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive 15-Piece Shell Motif Majolica Tea Service with Green-Glazed Lidded Teapot, Double
Category
20th Century Portuguese Tea Sets
Rare Pair of Octagonal Tortoiseshell Tea Caddies
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of octagonal tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddies Containing lidded compartments, each
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
Caddy spoon in shell form. C1800
Located in Vancouver, BC
Geo lll sterling tea caddy spoon in shell form. Maker: Hester Bateman
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Sets
English Solid Agate Pottery Pectin Shell Teapot
Located in New York, NY
A fine English solid agate pottery pectin shell molded teapot with serpent spout and Oriental lion
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
Antique French Gilt Sterling Silver Tea Set Tortoise Shell Caddy
Located in San Marcos, CA
serving sets and each brought out for guest's service. Can you imagine a time and place in which something
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Shell Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell tea set you’re looking for. A shell tea set — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a shell tea set, we have 224 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the shell tea set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell tea set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made shell tea set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Belleek Pottery Ltd., Gorham Manufacturing Company and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Shell Tea Set?
Prices for a shell tea set start at $175 and top out at $298,500 with the average selling for $4,825.
Questions About Shell Tea Set
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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