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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Victorian tea set, in sterling silver, consists of a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug. The

Category

Antique 1860s English Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Gabriel Sleath
Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Gabriel Sleath

Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Gabriel Sleath

By Gabriel Sleath

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver coffee pot; an

Category

Antique 1730s English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Engraved Victorian 'Can Shape' Sterling Silver Coffee Pot - London 1875
Engraved Victorian 'Can Shape' Sterling Silver Coffee Pot - London 1875

Engraved Victorian 'Can Shape' Sterling Silver Coffee Pot - London 1875

By Samuel Smily

Located in London, London

Silver Coffee Pot, is straight sided, and features brightcut engraved decoration. The coffee pot

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Edward & John Barnard
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Edward & John Barnard

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Edward & John Barnard

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver coffee pot made by Edward & John

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Ensko Coffeepot - American Sterling Silver - Coffee Pot - C 1940
Ensko Coffeepot - American Sterling Silver - Coffee Pot - C 1940

Ensko Coffeepot - American Sterling Silver - Coffee Pot - C 1940

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver coffeepot. Made by Ensko in New York, ca. 1940. Straight and upward tapering sides, molded foot, hinged bun cover with acorn finial, and capped scroll handle in wood....

Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oliver Hemming 5-Piece Tea / Coffee Service, Bauhaus, Art Deco Style
Oliver Hemming 5-Piece Tea / Coffee Service, Bauhaus, Art Deco Style

Oliver Hemming 5-Piece Tea / Coffee Service, Bauhaus, Art Deco Style

By Oliver Bosa

Located in Buffalo, NY

Oliver Hemming 5-piece tea / coffee service, Bauhaus, Art Deco style... stunning set, tea pot, tea

Category

Vintage 1980s English Bauhaus Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cosmos by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Coffee Pot #45B Hollowware
Cosmos by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Coffee Pot #45B Hollowware

Cosmos by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Coffee Pot #45B Hollowware

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Stunning Cosmos by Georg Jensen small sterling silver coffee pot. It's marked with #45B and

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Richard Comyns, George III Style, Antique
Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Richard Comyns, George III Style, Antique

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Richard Comyns, George III Style, Antique

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver coffee pot made by

Category

Vintage 1930s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Provincial Silver Coffee Pot Cork 1775 18th Century Georgian
Antique Irish Provincial Silver Coffee Pot Cork 1775 18th Century Georgian

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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique George I Provincial Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Liverpool, 1725
Rare Antique George I Provincial Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Liverpool, 1725

Rare Antique George I Provincial Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Liverpool, 1725

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare George I Provincial Solid Silver Coffee Pot in a classic straight sided tapered

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George II Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland c. 1750
Antique Irish George II Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland c. 1750

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

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

George V Coffeepot & Water Pot - Art Deco  - English Sterling Silver - 1935
George V Coffeepot & Water Pot - Art Deco  - English Sterling Silver - 1935

George V Coffeepot & Water Pot - Art Deco - English Sterling Silver - 1935

By Walker & Hall

Located in New York, NY

George V sterling silver coffeepot and hot water pot. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1935

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage English Britannia plate coffee pot by James Dixon & Sons, 1920
Vintage English Britannia plate coffee pot by James Dixon & Sons, 1920

Vintage English Britannia plate coffee pot by James Dixon & Sons, 1920

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Edwardian Britannia plate coffee pot with a square carved ebonized wood handle in the Georgian

Category

Early 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Rathbone Pearlware Coffee Pot, Pagoda Pattern Blue and White, ca 1815
Rathbone Pearlware Coffee Pot, Pagoda Pattern Blue and White, ca 1815

Rathbone Pearlware Coffee Pot, Pagoda Pattern Blue and White, ca 1815

By Rathbone

Located in London, GB

and white transfer. I have also listed this coffee pot together with a set of teacup trios by Miles

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Irish George III Silver Coffee Pot c. 1769 Dublin Ireland
Antique Irish George III Silver Coffee Pot c. 1769 Dublin Ireland

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

19thc Chinese Export Solid Silver Coffee Pot, Khe Cheong C.1860
19thc Chinese Export Solid Silver Coffee Pot, Khe Cheong C.1860

19thc Chinese Export Solid Silver Coffee Pot, Khe Cheong C.1860

By Wo Hing Hoaching

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver coffee pot, pear-shaped, the body is beautifully

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique George I Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Side Handled 1716 Early Georgian
Antique George I Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Side Handled 1716 Early Georgian

Antique George I Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Side Handled 1716 Early Georgian

Located in London, GB

An excellent antique George I solid Silver side handled Coffee Pot with an impressive engraved

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lighthouse Form Pewter Coffee Pot with Hinged Lid by Kirk-Stieff, 1979
Lighthouse Form Pewter Coffee Pot with Hinged Lid by Kirk-Stieff, 1979

Lighthouse Form Pewter Coffee Pot with Hinged Lid by Kirk-Stieff, 1979

By Kirk-Stieff

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Academic Revival lighthouse form pewter coffee pot with hinged lid and carved wooden handle

Category

Vintage 1970s American Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Antique English Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by James Dixon & Sons, circa 1909
Antique English Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by James Dixon & Sons, circa 1909

Antique English Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by James Dixon & Sons, circa 1909

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Big Flats, NY

English sterling silver coffee pot by James Dixon & Sons features simple and plain tapered cylinder

Category

Early 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee Pot and tiny Dish for Arthur Krupp
Mid-Century Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee Pot and tiny Dish for Arthur Krupp

Mid-Century Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee Pot and tiny Dish for Arthur Krupp

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Gio Ponti silver plated metal coffee pot (53cl) designed for the VI Triennale, and a small dish

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

Gio Ponti Silver Plated Alpaca Coffee Pot and Milk Jug for Krupp, 1930s-1950s
Gio Ponti Silver Plated Alpaca Coffee Pot and Milk Jug for Krupp, 1930s-1950s

Gio Ponti Silver Plated Alpaca Coffee Pot and Milk Jug for Krupp, 1930s-1950s

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Gio Ponti silver plated metal coffee pot (53cl) and milk jug (25cl) designed for the VI Triennale

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Alpaca

Demitasse Service for 12 with Large Pot & 12 Cups, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold
Demitasse Service for 12 with Large Pot & 12 Cups, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold

Demitasse Service for 12 with Large Pot & 12 Cups, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold

By Spode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Demitasse Service for 12 with Large Pot & 12 Cups, Spode's Fleur de Lys Gold, Mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Shanghai Export Silver Teaset  by Luen Hing
Shanghai Export Silver Teaset  by Luen Hing

Shanghai Export Silver Teaset by Luen Hing

Located in Montreal, QC

Chinese export silver four piece dragon cylinder shape tea set comprising coffee pot(7"high

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

WHITING Tea Set 3PC Tea Pot Covered Sugar Creamer Museum Quality Bamboo
WHITING Tea Set 3PC Tea Pot Covered Sugar Creamer Museum Quality Bamboo

WHITING Tea Set 3PC Tea Pot Covered Sugar Creamer Museum Quality Bamboo

By Frank M. Whiting & Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

WHITING Amazing Whiting sterling demitasse tea set with basket weave pattern and applied

Category

Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stelton Pitcher / Tea Pot / Sugar Bowl / Tray 4 Pieces, Set Denmark
Stelton Pitcher / Tea Pot / Sugar Bowl / Tray 4 Pieces, Set Denmark

Stelton Pitcher / Tea Pot / Sugar Bowl / Tray 4 Pieces, Set Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A four-piece set featuring a stainless steel water / coffee vacuum jug, with two tops, tea pot with

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Pairpoint Quadruple Plated Tea Set Cream Sugar Pot
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Pairpoint Quadruple Plated Tea Set Cream Sugar Pot

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Pairpoint Quadruple Plated Tea Set Cream Sugar Pot

By Pairpoint Silver Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique quadruple silver plate three piece tea set by the Pairpoint Manufacturing Co. of New

Category

Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Tea Set 27pcs Pot Richly Decorated
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Tea Set 27pcs Pot Richly Decorated

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Tea Set 27pcs Pot Richly Decorated

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This add is for 27 pieces. Unusual and very detailed pieces with butterfly in original box. Marked on base. Porcelain in Satsuma style 5-7-18-zwa-3114p Condition: Overall c...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Tea Set
Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Tea Set

Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Tea Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a four piece sterling silver tea set: tea pot, creamer, sugar bowl and tray

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Tea Set
Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Tea Set

Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Tea Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a four piece sterling silver tea set: tea pot, creamer, sugar bowl and tray

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver Tea & Coffee Set London 1860
Antique English Silver Tea & Coffee Set London 1860

Antique English Silver Tea & Coffee Set London 1860

Located in London, GB

well known silversmiths.. The set compromises : tea pot, coffee pot, cream jug & sugar bowl

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Five-Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Footed Coffee and Tea Set
Five-Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Footed Coffee and Tea Set

Five-Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Footed Coffee and Tea Set

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

Five-piece Gorham sterling silver tea set includes tea pot, coffee pot, covered sugar, creamer, and

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Empire Style Three-Piece Tea Set, circa 1920
Antique Sterling Silver Empire Style Three-Piece Tea Set, circa 1920

Antique Sterling Silver Empire Style Three-Piece Tea Set, circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique sterling silver three-piece Empire style tea set includes tea pot, creamer and open double

Category

Early 20th Century Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Six Piece Coffee and Tea Set
Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Six Piece Coffee and Tea Set

Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Six Piece Coffee and Tea Set

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorham Strasbourg by Gorham sterling silver six piece coffee and tea set. The coffee pot

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Reed and Barton Hampton Court Five-Piece Tea Set
Antique Sterling Silver Reed and Barton Hampton Court Five-Piece Tea Set

Antique Sterling Silver Reed and Barton Hampton Court Five-Piece Tea Set

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Flats, NY

faceted form with scrolled handles; set includes tea pot, coffee pot, covered sugar, creamer and waste

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1936 3pc Reed & Barton X610 Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Serving Set 1194g
1936 3pc Reed & Barton X610 Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Serving Set 1194g

1936 3pc Reed & Barton X610 Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Serving Set 1194g

By Reed & Barton

Located in Dayton, OH

1936 Reed and Barton number X610 sterling silver 925 tea pot, creamer and sugar bowl set, trimmed

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service
Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service

Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service

Located in Devon, England

- and other Hallmarks. Comprises milk, sugar, tea pot. The set is in excellent condition, minimal traces

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Three Crowns Silver Plate Coffee Set
Three Crowns Silver Plate Coffee Set

Three Crowns Silver Plate Coffee Set

By Three Crowns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three Crowns silver plate tea set. Coffee pot, sugar and creamer and cup. Marked with Three Crowns

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Glazed ceramic vase by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Glazed ceramic vase by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Glazed ceramic vase by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

: faience ceramics, of which he was a pioneer in Saint-Amand. This production (vases, coffee and tea sets

Category

20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Silver Plated Kettle on Stand by Martin Hall, 1900
Antique Silver Plated Kettle on Stand by Martin Hall, 1900

Antique Silver Plated Kettle on Stand by Martin Hall, 1900

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

have been used to keep extra hot water warm to top-up the tea pot. The set comprises the kettle with

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

: faience ceramics, of which he was a pioneer in Saint-Amand. This production (vases, coffee and tea sets

Category

20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Red glazed ceramic bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

: faience ceramics, of which he was a pioneer in Saint-Amand. This production (vases, coffee and tea sets

Category

20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Red glazed ceramic footed bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Red glazed ceramic footed bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Red glazed ceramic footed bowl by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

tea sets, small pots for cacti or plants), which provided his livelihood, allowed him from around 1945

Category

20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

WMF Silverplate Tea Pot Set, Art Deco
WMF Silverplate Tea Pot Set, Art Deco

WMF Silverplate Tea Pot Set, Art Deco

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice c.1930's art deco tea pot set by WMF.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Tea Pot Set Hammered WMF Metal Cozy, 1930s
Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Tea Pot Set Hammered WMF Metal Cozy, 1930s

Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Tea Pot Set Hammered WMF Metal Cozy, 1930s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Hutschenreuther

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Art Deco Bauhaus Hutschenreuther tea pot hammered WMF metal cozy This handsome vintage tea pot

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

2003 Modern Asian Stripe Tea Pot for Two Set Art Pottery by Lorrie
2003 Modern Asian Stripe Tea Pot for Two Set Art Pottery by Lorrie

2003 Modern Asian Stripe Tea Pot for Two Set Art Pottery by Lorrie

Located in Chula Vista, CA

2003 Modern Stripe Tea Pot Set Art Pottery by Lorrie Tea Pot and 2 Cups 9 D x 7 W x 9 H Cups 3.5

Category

Early 2000s Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Ceramic Tea Pot
Chinese Ceramic Tea Pot

Chinese Ceramic Tea Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

This vessel was crafted in the style of Heini black clay pots, a form of Yixing tea pots. Made of

Category

20th Century Chinese Minimalist Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Tea Pots
Antique Japanese Tea Pots

Antique Japanese Tea Pots

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Various sizes, from left to right: 7 D x 7.5 H, 10.5 D x 11 H and 7 D x 8 H. Can be sold separately. Large one is smooth bronze, two smaller are iron with a pattern. 19th century jap...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Hotel Silver Tea Pot
Hotel Silver Tea Pot

Hotel Silver Tea Pot

Located in Houston, TX

Circle Aix les Bains 19th century teapot Measures: 3 1/2 " H 6" W 3" D.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Stig Lindberg Terma Tea Pot
Stig Lindberg Terma Tea Pot

Stig Lindberg Terma Tea Pot

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Chicago, IL

Glazed ceramic Terma series tea pot with bent bamboo handle.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Pot
Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Pot

Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Pot

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Traditional vintage silver plated and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Tea Pot Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tea pot set for your home. Each tea pot set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. If you’re shopping for a tea pot set, we have 185 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tea pot 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 tea pot set made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tea pot set over the years, but those crafted by Georg Jensen, André Fu and Arthur Krupp are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tea Pot Set?

A tea pot set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,840, while the lowest priced sells for $82 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.

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.

Questions About Tea Pot Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There 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, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 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 ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To 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 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.