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Corona Set of 2 Gold Tea Cups with Saucers
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
This opulent set of two tea cups with saucers will make a sophisticated addition to an afternoon
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Corona Set of 2 Gold Tea Cups with Saucers
Corona Set of 2 Gold Tea Cups with Saucers
H 0.79 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Oriente Italiano Rubrum Set Of 2 Tea Cups With Tray
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
A deep red enhances the set of tea cups with saucers, embellished with the refined Rubrum pattern
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of six KP, Karlskrona (Sweden) tea cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of six KP, Karlskrona (Sweden) tea cups with saucers in cream-colored porcelain with gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl. Four sets of 'Tema' tea cups with saucers in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four sets of tea cups with saucers in stoneware. From the 1970s. Model
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four sets of tea cups with saucers in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Four sets of tea cups with saucers in stoneware. From the 1970s. Model
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Set of five KP, Karlskrona tea cups with saucers and a creamer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of five KP, Karlskrona tea cups with saucers and a creamer in cream-colored porcaelain with
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

6 Sets of Tea Cups with Saucers & Plates, "Lilja" "Lilly", Bo Fajans, Sweden
By Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
6 sets of teacup, saucer and a cake plate designed at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden and of the model
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Gilt Chinese Tea Cups with White Cranes
Located in Chicago, IL
tea cups has a simple, tapered form, shaped with a very thin body and a narrow footed base. Dated to
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer with Butterfly Design
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and special porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer, circa early to mid-20th
Category

Early 20th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Pottery Coffee Set with Matching Cups by Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant coffee or tea set by Marshall Studios/Martz consisting of a large coffee pot with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19th Century Flow Blue Ironstone Handleless Tea Cups 5 with Saucers 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 7 pcs of 19th century Flow Blue. 5 handleless tea cups and 2 saucers with blue
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Clay, Ironstone

1960s Secunda Purple Tea Cups With Piemonte Saucers for Rosenthal Studio - 10 Pc
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A 10-piece porcelain tea cup set in the Piemonte & Purple Secunda patterns designed by fashion icon
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Breakfast Set Cup with Saucer and Plate, Damaged
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient cup with a saucer and saucer Origin: Denmark Signed Kobenhavns Porcellains Maleri
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1960thies BAVARIA teaset for 6 cups and plates and tea pot with charming flowers
By Thomas Bavaria
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
1960thies BAVARIA tea set for 6 cups and plates and tea pot with charming flowers. The tea pot cups
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Multi Colored Coffee Cup Set with Decorative Enamel Spoons
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun yet Elegant multi colored Coffee Cup & Spoon Set. The Coffee Cups and Plates come in a set of 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel

Oriente Italiano Rubrum Set Of 2 Coffee Cups With Lids And Tray
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your coffee experience with this elegant set, featuring red porcelain espresso cups with
Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Georges Briard Hot Air Balloon Cup & Plate Dessert Set with Cake Plate
By Georges Briard
Located in Stamford, CT
. The cups are decorated with stylized sun images. The set is decorated in blues, greens, and gold
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Cups and Saucers with Tanks, Karlsbad, 1970s, Never Used
Located in Praha, CZ
Never used set of six cups and plates. Very unusual decor - gold tanks Made in Karlsbad in
Category

Vintage 1970s Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 German Postmodern Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Seltmann Weiden
By Seltmann Weiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Postmodern VIP Collection Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Seltmann Weiden, Set of 2, in Very
Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 German Postmodern Fantasia Series Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup, 1980s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Postmodern Fantasia Series Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Matteo Thun for Arzberg, 1980s
Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Espresso Demitasse Cups by Mika with Gold Bear Handles Set of 10
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare set of 10 Italian Demitasse espresso cups by Mika. Unique set for the espresso lover. Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Vienna Secession Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Vista Allegre Set of 8 Olivia Demitasse Cups and Saucers, 1950s, with Labels
By Vista Alegre
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Vista Allegre set of 8 porcelain demitasse cups with 8 saucers was made for Charles Hall
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Le Tallec Set of 4 Demitasse Cups and Matching Tray with Profuse Raised Gilding
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite Le Tallec set that includes four demitasse cups and saucers with a tray with a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Purple and Gold Porcelain Tea Set for Eight Persons
By Wedgwood
Located in Richmond, London
in 1908-1929. The set includes eight tea cups with saucers, a cream jug with saucer, a cake plate
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti 'Hybrid-Leonia' Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Eufemia" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Tamara" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Modern German Blue & White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German porcelain coffee or tea cup set, with creamer and sugar, in white with touches
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Cups with 22k Gold Detailing, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
This exquisite pair of hand-painted porcelain cups from the 1960s showcases fine craftsmanship and
Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Kintsugin-N'1" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

H&R Daniel Coffee Cup Duo, Plain Shape, White with Landscape, 1825-1830
By H&R Daniel
Located in London, GB
cup. The set is unmarked, as is quite normal for items of that period. An image of a coffee cup in
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Antique 1820s English Rococo Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Princess. Set of six tea cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, Princess. A set of six tea cups with saucers. Model number 111/525. Dating 1975
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Princess. Set of five tea cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, Princess. A set of five tea cups with saucers in porcelain. Model number 111/525
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. Set of three tea cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. A set of three tea cups with saucers. Model 1/76. Dating: ca
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Corrispondenze, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
states are France, England, Germany, Greece, Austria and Spain. Set of six tea cups with plates.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pompei, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
regal and elegant tables and to more formal settings, elevating them with flair. Set of 6 tea cups
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This set is made in Capodimonte porcelain and features hand painted floral
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Saxon Flower, set of four tea cups with saucers in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, Saxon Flower, a set of four tea cups with saucers hand-decorated with polychrome
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia, "Cosmos, three sets of tea cups with saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia. "Cosmos, three sets of tea cups with saucers. Stoneware in a
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Royal Copenhagen, Set of Six "Magnolia" Tea Cups with Saucers and Six Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen. Set of six "Magnolia" tea cups with saucers and six plates, late 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Qing Dynasty Set of 5 Chinese Bamboo Tea Cups with Silver Inlaid
Located in Brea, CA
A fine set of 5pieces Chinese bamboo tea cups with silvered interiors from the 17th century Qing
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo

Set 6 Orange Le Cirque N.Y. Branded Bernardaud Tea Cups & Saucers with Monkeys
By Bernardaud
Located in Bridgeport, CT
tea cup with saucer having monkeys picking fruit for Le Cirque Restaurants. Dimensions: Cup - 3 1/4" W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Cabinet De Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
museum to be discovered and admired. Set of six tea cups with plates.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Veneranda Fabbrica for this purpose. Set of 6 tea cups with plate.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Animalia, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
half of the apple. Tea set with 6 coffee cups and plates.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Lebanon, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
. Tea set with 6 coffee cups and plates.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Natsumi, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Japanese scenes take place on the rivers of a fairy lake. Tea set with 6 coffee cups and plates.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Amami, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
fishes and beautiful seaweed. A perfect choice for every spot near the seaside. Tea set with 6 coffee
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Galtaji, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
surrounded by scenes inspired by colors and scents of North Africa. Tea set with 6 coffee cups and plates.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mediterraneo, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
surrounded by scenes inspired by colors and scents of North Africa. Tea set with 6 coffee cups and plates.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mont Blanc, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
air, playing hide and seek among the leaves. Tea set with 6 coffee cups and plates.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Black Dragon, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
surrounded by scenes inspired by colors and scents of North Africa. Tea set with 6 Tea cups and plates.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Las Palmas, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
setting, from the most formal to the most elegant. Tea set with 6 coffee cups and plates.
Category

2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French dolls dinnerware/childrens tea set in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French dolls dinnerware/childrens tea set in porcelain. Six cups with matching saucers. Gold rim
Category

Vintage 1930s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" tea set A serving tea set with a tea
Category

20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set A serving tea set with a tea
Category

20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set for 12 Persons
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
set with a tea pot, 12 cups and saucers, 12 dessert plates with number #517 and 19 cm diagonal, a milk
Category

20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Napoleon III Style Porcelain de Paris Coffee Set 8 Pieces Gilt Floral Decoration
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
and tea set, composed of six cups with matching saucers and two square dessert trays. Each cup
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Nippon Hand Painted Floral Tea/Coffee Pot with 6 Demitasse Cups&Saucers
Located in Naples, FL
enjoying a quiet cup of tea at home. The multicolor floral pattern and vintage charm of this set makes it
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of Fine Porcelain Kahla Tea Cups with Multi-Color Floral Design
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Vintage pair of fine porcelain Kahla tea cups with multi-color floral design - made in GDR this is
Category

Vintage 1950s German Romantic Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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Tea Set With Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of tea set with cups for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique tea set with cups was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. There are 62 antique and vintage tea set with cups for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Tea set with cups have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of tea set with cups to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Neoclassical and Rococo tea set with cups are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made tea set with cups over the years, but those made by André Fu, Meissen Porcelain and Bing & Grøndahl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Tea Set With Cups?

Prices for tea set with cups start at $20 and top out at $188,800 with the average selling for $350.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Tea Set With Cups
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Japanese tea cups are usually called Yunomi, which are cylindrical in shape. They do not have any handles. These tea cups are made of ceramic materials and are the most common tea cups used in Japan. Grab your unique Yunomi tea cups on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A plate under a teacup is a saucer. Often, saucers come with teacups and show off matching designs. The use of saucers dates back to the Middle Ages. During the 18th century, people often poured tea onto the saucer to cool it and then sipped from the dish. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of saucers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Handleless tea cups are called “sipper cups”, and are probably the oldest form of tea cups. There’s also a proper way to use them - two fingers on the bottom and your thumb on top of the cup. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary tea cups from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 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 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 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.

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