Tea Set Japan
Vintage 1920s Japanese Tea Sets
Gold
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Tea Sets
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Tea Sets
Ceramic
Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Copper, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Tea Sets
Porcelain, Paint
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Enamel, Copper
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Enamel, Copper
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Tea Sets
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Japanese Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s European Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Taisho Tea Sets
Porcelain
20th Century Tea Sets
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain, Paint
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
20th Century Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets
Porcelain
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Japonisme Tea Sets
Porcelain
20th Century North American Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets
Gold
Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Enamel, Copper
Antique 19th Century Japanese Art Deco Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Japanese Tea Sets
Iron
Antique 1880s Japanese Showa Tea Sets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Porcelain
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- 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 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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