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Antique English Silver-Plated Tea Coffee Set Hunting Musical Thomas Harwood Sons
Antique English Silver-Plated Tea Coffee Set Hunting Musical Thomas Harwood Sons

Antique English Silver-Plated Tea Coffee Set Hunting Musical Thomas Harwood Sons

By Thomas Harwood & Sons

Located in London, GB

Antique English Silver-Plated Tea Coffee Set Hunting Musical Thomas Harwood Sons English, Late 19th Century Smallest (milk jug): Height 7cm, width 14cm, depth 19cm Largest (teapot...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Sterling Silver Kettle/Pot, Creamer and Sugar Bowl by Frantz Hingelberg, Denmark
Sterling Silver Kettle/Pot, Creamer and Sugar Bowl by Frantz Hingelberg, Denmark

Sterling Silver Kettle/Pot, Creamer and Sugar Bowl by Frantz Hingelberg, Denmark

By Frantz Hingelberg, Svend Weihrauch

Located in North Miami, FL

1930s Jugendstil sterling silver 3-pieces coffee and tea set: kettle/pot, creamer and sugar bowl designed by Svend Weihrauch for Frantz Hingelberg, Denmark By: Frantz Hingelberg, Sv...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vallauris Ceramic Tea Set France, 1960
Vallauris Ceramic Tea Set France, 1960

Vallauris Ceramic Tea Set France, 1960

By Madoura

Located in Munich, DE

Vallauris ceramic tea set, France, 1960. Milk H 10.5, sugar H 7.5, tea H 25, cup H 6.5, dish D 14.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern German Blue & White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set by Rosenthal
Midcentury Modern German Blue & White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set by Rosenthal

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 of gold and blue. Set includes six cups, one creamer and one sugar bowl with lid, al...

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

Materials

Porcelain

Paris Porcelain Coffee Service in Charles X-Style
Paris Porcelain Coffee Service in Charles X-Style

Paris Porcelain Coffee Service in Charles X-Style

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Paris porcelain coffee service in Charles X-style. Each of the 6 exquisite pieces features delicately hand painted cartouches with polychrome fl...

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 German Postmodern Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Seltmann Weiden
Set of 2 German Postmodern Teapot or Coffeepot with Cup by Seltmann Weiden

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 Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additi...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Tea Set by Kay & Co., Hand-Painted, Turquoise & Gilt, 1930
Antique Tea Set by Kay & Co., Hand-Painted, Turquoise & Gilt, 1930

Antique Tea Set by Kay & Co., Hand-Painted, Turquoise & Gilt, 1930

Located in Worcester Park, GB

An antique tea set in a turquoise, rose and amber palette, decorated with urns of fruit and flowers amid scrolling foliage, with scalloped, gilt-lined rims and ornate scroll handles ...

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1930s English Victorian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Sterling silver Baroque-style tea and coffee set with a wooden handle
Sterling silver Baroque-style tea and coffee set with a wooden handle

Sterling silver Baroque-style tea and coffee set with a wooden handle

Located in VALENZA, IT

Sterling silver Baroque-style tea and coffee set with a wooden handle A 20th-century reproduction of an Italian sterling silver tea and coffee set called "Lucchese." The pieces are p...

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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency period antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set made in London in 1819
Regency period antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set made in London in 1819

Regency period antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set made in London in 1819

By Joseph Angell II

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1819 by Joseph Angell II, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all standing on 4 ball...

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1810s English Regency Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Tea Set
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Tea Set

Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Tea Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian quality silver plated tea set consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug A lovely pretty set in wonderful original condition Dimensions: Teapot 16 x 27 x ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Ceramic Tea or Coffee, Teapot with Lid and Creamer, 1970s
Vintage Ceramic Tea or Coffee, Teapot with Lid and Creamer, 1970s

Vintage Ceramic Tea or Coffee, Teapot with Lid and Creamer, 1970s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

This vintage ceramic tea/coffee set from the 1970s includes a teapot with its original lid and a matching creamer, both finished in a warm rust-orange glaze with abstract beige strip...

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar & Cream Set – London 1801 by Stephen Adams II
Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar & Cream Set – London 1801 by Stephen Adams II

Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar & Cream Set – London 1801 by Stephen Adams II

By Stephen Adams II

Located in London, London

This elegant Georgian sterling silver sugar and cream set was crafted by renowned silversmith Stephen Adams II and hallmarked in London in 1801. A fine example of early 19th-century ...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Coffee Mugs - Set of 8
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Coffee Mugs - Set of 8

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Coffee Mugs - Set of 8

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your morning ritual with this inviting set of eight vintage Mid-Century Modern coffee mugs. Crafted in the USA, these stoneware pieces beautifully capture the organic warmth ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century German Brutalist Studio Pottery Tea Canister with Lid, 1960s
Mid-Century German Brutalist Studio Pottery Tea Canister with Lid, 1960s

Mid-Century German Brutalist Studio Pottery Tea Canister with Lid, 1960s

By Gerhard Liebenthron

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Brutalist Studio Pottery Tea Canister with Lid by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. A...

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20th Century German Brutalist Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee
Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee

Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Chinese turquoise and Aubergine glazed Cadogan wine or tea pot A finely molded and glazed "Cadogan" wine or tea pot. The body is glazed in a rich turquoise color. China, Guangxu peri...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Rosenthal Form 2000 Bjørn Wiinblad "Prater" Coffee Service, Set of 19 Pieces
Rosenthal Form 2000 Bjørn Wiinblad "Prater" Coffee Service, Set of 19 Pieces

Rosenthal Form 2000 Bjørn Wiinblad "Prater" Coffee Service, Set of 19 Pieces

By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy

Located in Miami, FL

In 1954 Rosenthal Studio-Linie of Germany introduced the Form 2000 dinnerware first designed by the industrial designers, Raymond Loewy (French-American, b. 1893 - d. 1986) and Richa...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Flowery Tea Cups for 2 "George Sand", blue color
Flowery Tea Cups for 2 "George Sand", blue color

Flowery Tea Cups for 2 "George Sand", blue color

By Aude Clément

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful set of 2 earthenware tea cups in the "George Sand" collection. These tea cups feature an elegant and detailed design, adorned with a raised pattern of strawberry leaves, ...

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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

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

Early George III period antique sterling silver cream jug made in London in 1763
Early George III period antique sterling silver cream jug made in London in 1763

Early George III period antique sterling silver cream jug made in London in 1763

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1763, this attractive, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug, stands on three feet, and features later chased floral decoration to the body and an aca...

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1760s English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hunt & Roskell Late Store & Mortimer Silver Plated Tilting Tea Pot Stand
Antique Hunt & Roskell Late Store & Mortimer Silver Plated Tilting Tea Pot Stand

Antique Hunt & Roskell Late Store & Mortimer Silver Plated Tilting Tea Pot Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Hunt & Roskell Late Store & Mortimer Silver Plated Tilting Tea Pot Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 11" W x 9" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Antique Regency Spode Bat Pattern Gilt Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1810
Antique Regency Spode Bat Pattern Gilt Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1810

Antique Regency Spode Bat Pattern Gilt Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1810

Located in Nottingham, GB

An elegant antique English porcelain tea service attributed to Spode and decorated in the celebrated Bat pattern. Dating to circa 1810, the service features finely executed black tr...

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Early 19th Century Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Sterling Silver Louis Pattern Tea Set, William Smily, London 1861
Victorian Sterling Silver Louis Pattern Tea Set, William Smily, London 1861

Victorian Sterling Silver Louis Pattern Tea Set, William Smily, London 1861

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1861 by William Smily, this stylish three-piece antique Victorian sterling silver tea set is designed in the classic Louis pattern. Comprising a teapot, sugar...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Ceramic Tea Set by Peter and Denise Orlando, French Vallauris, 1960s
Mid-Century Ceramic Tea Set by Peter and Denise Orlando, French Vallauris, 1960s

Mid-Century Ceramic Tea Set by Peter and Denise Orlando, French Vallauris, 1960s

By Peter and Denise Orlando

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Ceramic Tea Set by Peter and Denise Orlando, French Vallauris, 1960s Rare set of four cups with saucers and a milk pitcher by Peter and Denise Orlando, France 1960s. Fre...

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

Materials

Enamel

Monteverde, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Monteverde, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

Monteverde, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Monteverde is a collection inspired by the Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica, located in the central part of the country. It is a mountainous area rich in biodiversity, known for it...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari
Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a marriage, combination between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcela...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Polychrome, 18/19th Century
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Polychrome, 18/19th Century

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Polychrome, 18/19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual sets of Teabowls and Dishes. Overglaze polychrome enamels of flowers. Edo/Meiji, 18/19th Century. Tea Bowls and dishes. Additional informa...

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18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Lid Cantonese Foo Dog Chinese Canton Qing Period
Antique Porcelain Lid Cantonese Foo Dog Chinese Canton Qing Period

Antique Porcelain Lid Cantonese Foo Dog Chinese Canton Qing Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made Lid from a teapot in Canton palette. Qing period. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Condition: Chip to r...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Boho Floral Carlton Ware Tea Set of 21
Vintage Boho Floral Carlton Ware Tea Set of 21

Vintage Boho Floral Carlton Ware Tea Set of 21

By Carlton Ware Ltd

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a splash of charm to your collection with this Vintage Boho Floral Carlton Ware Tea Set of 21. Each piece is adorned with vibrant, hand-painted floral designs that embody bohemia...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Edwardian decorative sterling silver kettle on stand made in Birmingham in 1908
Edwardian decorative sterling silver kettle on stand made in Birmingham in 1908

Edwardian decorative sterling silver kettle on stand made in Birmingham in 1908

By William Adams

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908 by William Adams, this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, features chased decoration to the body and lid. The kettle measures 14"...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III period 19th century sterling silver cream jug - London 1806
George III period 19th century sterling silver cream jug - London 1806

George III period 19th century sterling silver cream jug - London 1806

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1806, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug, stands on four ball feet, and features a gadroon border around the rim, and a gilt interio...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Danish Minimalist Teapot & Warmer by Per Rehfeldt for Søholm
Black Danish Minimalist Teapot & Warmer by Per Rehfeldt for Søholm

Black Danish Minimalist Teapot & Warmer by Per Rehfeldt for Søholm

By Per Rehfeldt

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Black teapot and stand/warmer in glazed ceramics. Stylish organically shaped teapot in an ovoid form and with a practical handle in bentwood beech and brass. It is called Åbo/Abo and...

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1990s Danish Minimalist Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Cabinet De Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
Cabinet De Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

Cabinet De Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The cabinet de Curiosités collection takes inspiration from the rooms of the same name which in the sixteenth century collected objects and subjects of various kinds. In this collect...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Arts & Crafts sterling silver 3 piece tea set made by Harold Edwin Landon 1932
Arts & Crafts sterling silver 3 piece tea set made by Harold Edwin Landon 1932

Arts & Crafts sterling silver 3 piece tea set made by Harold Edwin Landon 1932

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Chester in 1932 by Harold Edwin Landon, this stylish, Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises 3 pieces, and is in the arts and crafts taste. The teapot measures 5.75"(14.5...

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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique 4 Piece Silver Plated Tea Set by Garrard, London. England, C.1920
Antique 4 Piece Silver Plated Tea Set by Garrard, London. England, C.1920

Antique 4 Piece Silver Plated Tea Set by Garrard, London. England, C.1920

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Very attractive silver plated 4 piece tea set in Georgian style Very good quality Makers mark of Garrard of Regent St, London on all 4 pieces No rubbing to the original silver pla...

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1920s English Georgian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

English Porcelain Evesham Teacups and Saucers by Royal Worcester
English Porcelain Evesham Teacups and Saucers by Royal Worcester

English Porcelain Evesham Teacups and Saucers by Royal Worcester

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of six English porcelain teacups and saucers by Royal Worcester in their Evesham pattern, dated 1961. Decorated with autumnal fruits and fall leaves, with apples and blueberrie...

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1960s English Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Pattern Tea Service, circa 1880s
Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Pattern Tea Service, circa 1880s

Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Pattern Tea Service, circa 1880s

By Cumwo

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese export bamboo pattern silver 5-piece tea service, circa 1860-1880. The teapot, covered sugar, creamer and waste bowl marked "GW" for Gemwo maker of Hong Kong. The tray is mar...

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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Irish Shamrock Teacups and Saucers by Arklow Pottery
Irish Shamrock Teacups and Saucers by Arklow Pottery

Irish Shamrock Teacups and Saucers by Arklow Pottery

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of six ceramic teacups and saucers by Arklow Pottery of Ireland. Decorated with green bunches of Shamrocks set against a white background. The Sha...

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Late 20th Century Irish Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

English Victorian Sheffield James Ramsay Dundee Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot
English Victorian Sheffield James Ramsay Dundee Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot

English Victorian Sheffield James Ramsay Dundee Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Sheffield James Ramsay Dundee Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot. Item features a celluloid handle, original hallmark. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8.7...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Porcelain "George Brander Murder" Milk Jug Chine De Commande, 18th C
Chinese Porcelain "George Brander Murder" Milk Jug Chine De Commande, 18th C

Chinese Porcelain "George Brander Murder" Milk Jug Chine De Commande, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Qianlong, 18th century, circa 1785. Famille Rose Family enamels decoration, of a murder scene with two men in a landscape, in a gold oval reserve, the rim with purple ribbon and garl...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Twin-Handled Antique English Silver Plated Samovar, London, Late 19th Century
Twin-Handled Antique English Silver Plated Samovar, London, Late 19th Century

Twin-Handled Antique English Silver Plated Samovar, London, Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A twin-handled English silver plated samovar English, Late 19th century Measures: Height 43cm, width 33cm, depth 33cm This magnificent piece is a large silver plated and bone ha...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 19th Century Wedgwood Porcelain Biggin Teapot with Blue Glazed Accents
Early 19th Century Wedgwood Porcelain Biggin Teapot with Blue Glazed Accents

Early 19th Century Wedgwood Porcelain Biggin Teapot with Blue Glazed Accents

By Wedgwood

Located in Middleburg, VA

1820 Wedgwood Biggin teapot. Dating to the 1820s this is a spectacular and elegant biggin. This is named for Mr. Biggin, who developed the form in 1817. Biggins can be used as teapots or coffee pot, with the upper part holding tea leaves or coffee grounds and having two perforated strainers through which boiling water is poured. The lid has a small round button handle with a hole in the center to vent steam. Wedgwood decorated the lid, upper section and lower body with applied blue glaze, finely detailed floral bands. The body design is the same Wedgwood used...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 13 Pieces Elegant Vintage Coffee Set Design by Gnutti Italy, 1980s
Set of 13 Pieces Elegant Vintage Coffee Set Design by Gnutti Italy, 1980s

Set of 13 Pieces Elegant Vintage Coffee Set Design by Gnutti Italy, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Elegant Vintage Coffee Set - 13 Pieces, Stainless Steel - Moka Caffettiera, Design by Gnutti Italy 1980s - Table Decoration, Noble Gift Idea This 5-piece vintage coffee set by INOXP...

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20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

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.