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Three-Piece Russian Silver Tea Set
Three-Piece Russian Silver Tea Set

Three-Piece Russian Silver Tea Set

Located in London, GB

Three-piece Russian silver tea set Russian, circa 1890 Measures: Teapot: Height 17cm, width 20cm, depth 12cm Creamer: Height 11cm, width 14cm, depth 9cm This superb set is craf...

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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Chase Three Piece Comet Tea Service Set with Bakelite Accents
Chase Three Piece Comet Tea Service Set with Bakelite Accents

Chase Three Piece Comet Tea Service Set with Bakelite Accents

Three-piece spherical tea set by Walter von Nessen for Chase, USA, c.1940s. The set includes an electric tea pot, creamer and sugar bowl with bone colored Bakelite handles. The chrom...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Antique Russian Silver Tea-set
Antique Russian Silver Tea-set

Antique Russian Silver Tea-set

Located in London, GB

This fine and charming silver tea-set comprises a teapot, a sugar pot with a spoon and two jugs; one smaller and one larger. Each piece features an engraved crest and crown to their ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinaman Teapot
19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinaman Teapot

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinaman Teapot

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica figural teapot signed Minton. Modeled as a Chinaman , the tail formed as the Chinaman’s pigtail, his head forming the cover with his hair comb forming the finial. Reference ...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Alessi 9091 Kettle Designed by Richard Sappe
Alessi 9091 Kettle Designed by Richard Sappe

Alessi 9091 Kettle Designed by Richard Sappe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic **Alessi 9091** kettle, designed by renowned industrial designer **Richard Sapper**, is celebrated as one of the most influential examples of late twentieth-century indust...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage English Carlton Ware Luncheon China - Set of 20
Vintage English Carlton Ware Luncheon China - Set of 20

Vintage English Carlton Ware Luncheon China - Set of 20

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite 20-piece luncheon set from the prestigious Carlton Ware workshop is a masterclass in mid-century English ceramics. Part of their celebrated botanical collections, each...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Augusto Betti Pink Tea Set 75, Enameled Pottery, Paradisoterrestre
Augusto Betti Pink Tea Set 75, Enameled Pottery, Paradisoterrestre

Augusto Betti Pink Tea Set 75, Enameled Pottery, Paradisoterrestre

By Paradisoterrestre, Augusto Betti

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Designed in 1975 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023 Material: enameled pottery Colours: pink; also available in mint green or white. The tea set designed by Italian artist Augusto B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Antique English George III Copper Gooseneck Bird Spout Coffee Tea Kettle 12"
Antique English George III Copper Gooseneck Bird Spout Coffee Tea Kettle 12"

Antique English George III Copper Gooseneck Bird Spout Coffee Tea Kettle 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 18th / early 19th century George III copper tea / water / coffee kettle with right angle gooseneck / bird spout, fixed brass handle with turned ceramic / porcelain grip and mushroom shaped porcelain finial...

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Early 19th Century George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

19th Century Handcrafted Mughal Brass Samovar in Moorish Style
19th Century Handcrafted Mughal Brass Samovar in Moorish Style

19th Century Handcrafted Mughal Brass Samovar in Moorish Style

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exceptional large scale handcrafted Mughal Indian brass samovar, tea kettle with finely etched and embossed floral designs. Used in the Middle East, Ind...

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19th Century Indian Moorish Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Richard Ginori Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail
Richard Ginori Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail

Richard Ginori Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

Very beautiful vintage Italian white porcelain with gold gilt coffee or tea cup(s) by designer Richard Ginori, Italy, circa mid-20th century, circa 1960s. Colors include: gold gilt a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2
Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2

Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

Very original set of 2 earthenware breakfast cups in the "George Sand" set. It's named this way because inspired by the famous set created by the French ...

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

English Porcelain Part Set Tea Service, Worcester, circa 1770
English Porcelain Part Set Tea Service, Worcester, circa 1770

English Porcelain Part Set Tea Service, Worcester, circa 1770

Located in New York, NY

Delicately enameled with turquoise garlands draped through hanging gilt rings beneath a royal blue and gilt border. Each piece with a neoclassical vase painted in grisaille and light...

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1770s English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

"Il Litro" Ceramic Black Teapot by Nicolaï Carels for The Meccano Company, 1997
"Il Litro" Ceramic Black Teapot by Nicolaï Carels for The Meccano Company, 1997

"Il Litro" Ceramic Black Teapot by Nicolaï Carels for The Meccano Company, 1997

By Meccano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Dutch designer Nicolaï Carels for The Meccano Company, the "Il Litro" teapot features a sculptural, asymmetrical ceramic body finished in high-gloss black glaze. The form...

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Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Rubber

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique George III quality copper kettle with a shaped handle, spout and lift off lid. In lovely original condition. Dimensions: Height 38.5 cm (15.15 in) Width 41 cm (16.14...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Silver Plated and Rosewood Tea Set by Aurea, 1960s.
Silver Plated and Rosewood Tea Set by Aurea, 1960s.

Silver Plated and Rosewood Tea Set by Aurea, 1960s.

Located in New York, NY

Silver Plated, Rosewood Tray: H 4.5 cm x W 36.5 cm x D 30 cm H 1,77 in. x W 14,37 in. x D 11,81 in. Piece 1: H 15 cm x W 7.5 cm x D 14 cm H 5,90 in. x W 2,95 in. x D 5,51 in. Piece...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Scottish George II period Rococo sterling silver teapot - Edinburgh 1759
Scottish George II period Rococo sterling silver teapot - Edinburgh 1759

Scottish George II period Rococo sterling silver teapot - Edinburgh 1759

By Lothian & Robertson

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1759 by Lothian & Robertson, this wonderful, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is of inverted pear shape, and features Rococo influenced chased de...

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1750s Scottish George II Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Octagonal sterling silver coffee pot made by Hancocks of London in 1910
Octagonal sterling silver coffee pot made by Hancocks of London in 1910

Octagonal sterling silver coffee pot made by Hancocks of London in 1910

By Hancock & Co.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Hancocks & Co., this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is plain in style, octagonal in shape, and features a wooden handle. The coffee...

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1910s English Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service

Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service

Located in Washington, DC

Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service - eighteen (18) pieces. Made famous during the Napoleon Period 1795 - 1830
Coffee pot - W - 8"; H - 10"
Te...

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19th Century French Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Spode for Tiffany Dessert & Tea Set for 12 Floral Japonesque Service
Copeland Spode for Tiffany Dessert & Tea Set for 12 Floral Japonesque Service

Copeland Spode for Tiffany Dessert & Tea Set for 12 Floral Japonesque Service

By Copeland Spode

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is a complete dessert service for 12 that includes the matching coffee or teapot, creamer and sugar made by Copeland Spode, exclusively for Tiffany and Co. The butterscotch col...

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Mid-20th Century English Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Moorish Silver Plated Tea Pot, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1940
Moorish Silver Plated Tea Pot, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1940

Moorish Silver Plated Tea Pot, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1940

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse design, nicely aged, handcrafted in Fez, stamped in ...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate, Metal

Art Deco Porcelain Tea Set by Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, 1920s
Art Deco Porcelain Tea Set by Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, 1920s

Art Deco Porcelain Tea Set by Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, 1920s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

**Art Deco Porcelain Tea Set – Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, 1920s–1930s** Rare Art Deco porcelain tea set designed by Hugh Longport for Konny Kraft, dating from the 1920s–1930s. T...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Green / Blue
Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Green / Blue

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Green / Blue

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Enjoy your coffee moments in style with this Set of 2 Ikat Espresso Cups with Saucers, beautifully made in Italy. Each cup and saucer features a distinctive ikat-inspired pattern, ca...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Mexican Hand Painted Terra Cotta Water Jug
Vintage Boho Mexican Hand Painted Terra Cotta Water Jug

Vintage Boho Mexican Hand Painted Terra Cotta Water Jug

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This unique vintage ceramic vessel is a fascinating piece of studio pottery, characterized by its deep, smoky black glaze and striking geometric patterning. The traditional water jug...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Danish tea set Cohr, Denmark
Danish tea set Cohr, Denmark

Danish tea set Cohr, Denmark

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Cohr Danish Tea Set, Denmark Elegant silver-plated tea set featuring a modern Scandinavian design, consisting of an oval tray, coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer. The pieces...

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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Castleton Peony China Tea Cup Set of 12, USA, 1950-1967
Vintage Castleton Peony China Tea Cup Set of 12, USA, 1950-1967

Vintage Castleton Peony China Tea Cup Set of 12, USA, 1950-1967

By Castleton China Co.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Castleton Peony China Tea Cup Set of 12. Set of 12 porcelain footed tea or coffee cup. Pattern: Peony by Castleton (USA) Status: Discontinued. Actu...

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 17 Antique Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Fish Forks
Set of 17 Antique Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Fish Forks

Set of 17 Antique Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Fish Forks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 17 Lap Over Edge sterling silver fish forks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Tapering stem with acid-etched ornament. Motifs vary. Mushrooms, morning glories, birds, fish, ...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Homer Laughlin Eggshell Georgian Tea Set, 22-Karat gold gilt
Vintage Homer Laughlin Eggshell Georgian Tea Set, 22-Karat gold gilt

Vintage Homer Laughlin Eggshell Georgian Tea Set, 22-Karat gold gilt

Located in Pomona, CA

These are Vintage Homer Laughlin Eggshell Georgian Porcelain Tea Set featuring "courting couple" style design with 22-karat gold gilt detailing. The scene depicts a man and woman in...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Puiforcat (Hermes) Tetard - 5pc. Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set !
Puiforcat (Hermes) Tetard - 5pc. Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set !

Puiforcat (Hermes) Tetard - 5pc. Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set !

By Puiforcat, Tetard Freres

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from Paris: A superb 5-piece, 19th century, Louis XVI 950 sterling silver tea set by two of the world's top French silversmiths - the "House of Puiforcat", currently owned by ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Basse Cour by Pierre Frey Set of Cup and 2 Saucers, Limoges Porcelain
Basse Cour by Pierre Frey Set of Cup and 2 Saucers, Limoges Porcelain

Basse Cour by Pierre Frey Set of Cup and 2 Saucers, Limoges Porcelain

By Jean-Pierre Frey

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Cup and saucers in Basse Cour pattern by Pierre Frey were made in France by Porcelaine de Limoges. The set consists of 1 cup and 2 saucers with different center decors - 1 hen and 1...

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Late 20th Century French Country Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Vintage Era Keramik Bauhaus Tea Pot in Peacock Blue Glazed Ceramic
1940s Vintage Era Keramik Bauhaus Tea Pot in Peacock Blue Glazed Ceramic

1940s Vintage Era Keramik Bauhaus Tea Pot in Peacock Blue Glazed Ceramic

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Art Deco Bauhaus-style Teapot in Peacock Blue Glazed Ceramic, designed and produced by Era Keramik in Switzerland in the 1940s. The silhouette incorporates both curves and...

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1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Christofle Empire Malmaison 1940 Tea Set
Christofle Empire Malmaison 1940 Tea Set

Christofle Empire Malmaison 1940 Tea Set

By Christofle

Located in palm beach, FL

A Christofle 'Malmaison Empire' four-piece coffee and tea set. It features a black-handled teapot and coffee pot, both of which have camel head-shaped spouts, and a lidded sugar bowl...

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1930s French Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 2 Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Teapot with Tea Warmer, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Teapot with Tea Warmer, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Teapot with Tea Warmer, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Teapot with Tea Warmer by Melitta Teubner, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Addi...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Danish Ceramic Teapot by Margrethe Dybdahl, Hand-painted, Rattan Handle
1960s Danish Ceramic Teapot by Margrethe Dybdahl, Hand-painted, Rattan Handle

1960s Danish Ceramic Teapot by Margrethe Dybdahl, Hand-painted, Rattan Handle

By Margrethe Dybdahl, Kähler Keramik

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare teapot from the Danish ceramic workshop Dybdahl. Manufactured ca 1960s. The hand-painted feather like decor is by Margrethe Dybdahl. It´s in her typical muted colors: dusted pe...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts six piece pewter tudric tea set
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts six piece pewter tudric tea set

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts six piece pewter tudric tea set

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts six piece pewter tudric tea set, consisting of a teapot, water jug, milk, sugar and a tea strainer with base. Stamped to the base, '6, Tudric, Engl...

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Unusual Art Deco, Modernist 8-Piece Tea Set, Chrome or Wood Ball Design
Unusual Art Deco, Modernist 8-Piece Tea Set, Chrome or Wood Ball Design

Unusual Art Deco, Modernist 8-Piece Tea Set, Chrome or Wood Ball Design

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Art Deco, modernist 8-piece tea set, chrome or wood ball design. Unsigned, stunning modern design, consisting of teapot, creamer and sugar, 4 cups and relish container.

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Chrome

Royal Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Teacups and Saucers by Tiffany & Co.
Royal Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Teacups and Saucers by Tiffany & Co.

Royal Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Teacups and Saucers by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Tiffany & Co.’s beloved Chrysanthemum pattern is showcased in this rare and exceptional teacup service created for royalty. Bearing the coronet of a European baron, this set cont...

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20th Century American Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set
Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set

Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Class...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

18th-Century Colonial Solid Silver Mate Cup
18th-Century Colonial Solid Silver Mate Cup

18th-Century Colonial Solid Silver Mate Cup

Located in Madrid, ES

Antique solid silver mate cup from the late 18th century, crafted in the Colonial style. This finely made piece reflects the traditional silverwork of the period, with an elegant and...

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1770s Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Turkish Coffee Set by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, 1960s
Turkish Coffee Set by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, 1960s

Turkish Coffee Set by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, 1960s

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A richly patinated copper coffe set containing a coffee pot, creamer and sugar bowl. All pieces lined in silver.

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1960s Finnish Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Lord Frederick FitzClarence's Silver Candle Snuffers and Stand
Lord Frederick FitzClarence's Silver Candle Snuffers and Stand

Lord Frederick FitzClarence's Silver Candle Snuffers and Stand

By John Wakefield

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lord Frederick FitzClarence's Silver Candle Snuffers and Stand John Wakefield and Thomas Robins Hallmarked London, 1818 and 1820 This distinguished pair of George III silver candle ...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Hester Bateman - Neoclassical sterling silver teapot stand made in 1787
Hester Bateman - Neoclassical sterling silver teapot stand made in 1787

Hester Bateman - Neoclassical sterling silver teapot stand made in 1787

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman, this very handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot Stand, features a bead and an engraved border, and pierved neocl...

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1780s English Neoclassical Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bing & Grøndahl Empire Tea Service for Five People
Bing & Grøndahl Empire Tea Service for Five People

Bing & Grøndahl Empire Tea Service for Five People

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl Empire tea service for five people. Consisting of five teacups (108 and 473) with saucers and five plates. The teacup measures: 10...

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20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2, red color
Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2, red color

Flowery "George Sand" Breakfast Cups for 2, red color

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

Very original set of 2 earthenware breakfast cups in the "George Sand" set. This breakfast cup features an elegant and detailed design, adorned with a raised pattern of strawberry ...

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Qing Dynasty Shiwan Ceramic Teapot
19th Century Qing Dynasty Shiwan Ceramic Teapot

19th Century Qing Dynasty Shiwan Ceramic Teapot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A finely crafted 19th century Qing Dynasty Shiwan ceramic teapot, distinguished by its rich emerald-green glaze and sculptural presence. The vessel features a subtly faceted body wit...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

4 pcs. Mid-Century Danish Modern Reed & Barton Model 1720 Coffee/Tea Set
4 pcs. Mid-Century Danish Modern Reed & Barton Model 1720 Coffee/Tea Set

4 pcs. Mid-Century Danish Modern Reed & Barton Model 1720 Coffee/Tea Set

By Reed & Barton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Style: Danish Modern Dimensions: - 9.50”H x 8”W x 5”D - 6”H x 9.50”W x 6.50”D - 3.50”H x 4”W x 4”D - 4.25”H x 4.25”W x 3”D Sleek, sculptural,...

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1960s Danish Other Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique, New and Vintage Tea Sets

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.