Solid Silver Teapot
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Swedish Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1910s Danish Empire Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets
Brass, Silver
Antique 1810s British George III Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Austrian Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Other Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique 19th Century Burmese Tea Sets
Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 19th Century Norwegian Tea Sets
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Tea Sets
Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 1870s Indian High Victorian Tea Sets
Silver
2010s Serving Bowls
Copper
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 19th Century American Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets
Silver
20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Silver
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s British Modern Tableware
Sterling Silver
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Tea Sets
Silver
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century American Tea Sets
Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Tea Sets
Silver, Vermeil
Antique Early 1800s Northern Irish Georgian Serving Pieces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Porcelain, Teak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
- What does solid silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Solid silver means that the percentage of the metal that is actually silver is 99%. This means that the purity of the metal is 99%, with the remaining 1% of the metal being a different metal.
- Are silver teapots safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, it is safe to use silver teapots. Silver is stable in water and vice versa, which means it’s perfectly fine to use a silver teapot as it was intended. It is recommended that you clean the pot thoroughly before use since many silver teapots are antiques. You’ll find a variety of silver teapots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Do silver teapots keep tea hot?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the natural properties of silver retain heat, so any hot liquids inside of a teapot are kept hot or warmer longer than they would in containers made of glass or other materials. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage silver teapots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To tell if silver is solid or plated, try holding a magnet near it. Solid silver is not magnetic, but the base metals used in silver plating often are. As a result, if the magnet sticks strongly, the piece likely features silver plating. Another way to determine the materials is to look for markings. On silver wares produced in the U.S., the markings “STER,” “925” or “.925” usually indicate solid silver, while “EP,” “EPNS,” “A1” and “AA” typically indicate silver plating. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Find a variety of silver wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 11, 2024No, Patek Philippe silver dials are not solid silver. The Swiss watchmaker’s dials are most frequently made of brass. The use of the word “silver” in describing a Patek Philippe silver-dial watch is intended to refer to its color, which usually owes to finishing that involves a galvanic painting or enameling process.
Find vintage Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021How much a solid silver spoon is worth will depend upon what silver is worth per ounce at any given moment — likely between $22 and $25 per ounce — as well as other factors. With respect to sterling silver, what a sterling spoon is worth will depend on condition as well as rarity, age, design quality and more. Sterling silver spoons are sold for anywhere from $5 to $2,500. It’s a broad range! Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling spoons on 1stDibs today.
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