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Pierre Digan Stoneware Service Set
Pierre Digan Stoneware Service Set

Pierre Digan Stoneware Service Set

By Pierre Digan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Digan stoneware service set France, circa 1970’s This handmade set has a wonderful organic composition and feel Two toned french blue glazed ceramic perfectly accents the rich...

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1970s Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Blue And White Flower Pattern Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

They display central floral motifs surrounded by a variety of botanical patterns including branches and blooms, indicative of classic East Asian ceramic artistry. Period : Qing Dyna...

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1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

English Sheffield-Plate Tea Pot with Warming Stand
English Sheffield-Plate Tea Pot with Warming Stand

English Sheffield-Plate Tea Pot with Warming Stand

By Sheffield

Located in Malibu, CA

An exceptional example of an antique Sheffield English silver plate teapot on a warming stand in pristine condition. This elegant teapot is simple & ...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Aynsley coffee set 50s
Aynsley coffee set 50s

Aynsley coffee set 50s

By John Aynsley

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: This coffee set contains of three cups and saucers, two deeper plates, and one milk jug. If you want to go for the retro 50s style...

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Mid-20th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Melitta Minden Porcelain Tee Service Green White Motif 4 Place Setting
Vintage Melitta Minden Porcelain Tee Service Green White Motif 4 Place Setting

Vintage Melitta Minden Porcelain Tee Service Green White Motif 4 Place Setting

By Rosenthal

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Op Art Porcelain Tea or Coffee Service for four place setting by Melitta Minden made in Germany circa 1980s. Beautiful hues of green and turquoise flower motif on ivory white...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mont Blanc, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Mont Blanc, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

Mont Blanc, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Inspired by the highest mountain of the Alps, the Mont Blanc, this collection of plates is a photography of the changing seasons. Winter is here and all the animals of the woods are ...

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot with Wooden Handle
Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot with Wooden Handle

Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot with Wooden Handle

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Victorian sterling silver teapot with wooden handle. A very stylish and handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver teapot, having a very plain round straight-sided body, a straight t...

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1850s English Other Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anchorage Silver Plated Brass Teapot, by Peter Shire from Memphis Milano
Anchorage Silver Plated Brass Teapot, by Peter Shire from Memphis Milano

Anchorage Silver Plated Brass Teapot, by Peter Shire from Memphis Milano

By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The anchorage teapot, was originally designed by Peter Shire in 1982. The Teapot is in brass with plated silver, and is also available in solid 925 silver. Prices may vary for the st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Silver

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Meiji Tea Bowls Porcelain Straits Ennamels Eggshell
Set of 6 Antique Japanese Meiji Tea Bowls Porcelain Straits Ennamels Eggshell

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Meiji Tea Bowls Porcelain Straits Ennamels Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 6 tea bowls with saucer decorated with flowers and pommegranat. They are marked on the base. Decoration for the SE Asian market. Straits style. Additional informa...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mugs K. Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Twilight Post-Modern Memphis 1980s
Pair of Mugs K. Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Twilight Post-Modern Memphis 1980s

Pair of Mugs K. Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Twilight Post-Modern Memphis 1980s

By Fujimori

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Pair of mugs in Twilight pattern were designed by Kaneaki Fujimori for Kato Kogei Japan in 1980s. The mugs are decorated with colorful designs in black, olive, and orange that are c...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers", 18th Century
Antique Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers", 18th Century

Antique Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers", 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers"", 18th Century. Very delicate and nicely painted set. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea Bowls ...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with floral decoration
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with floral decoration

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with floral decoration

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. All three pieces stamped Tudric 025. An Arts and Crafts three piece tea set with floral decoration. Original unpolished condition. Teapot has slight ripple to the bas...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Peter & Jonathan Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Teapot, 1790
Peter & Jonathan Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Teapot, 1790

Peter & Jonathan Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Teapot, 1790

By Peter & Jonathan Bateman

Located in New York, NY

George III sterling silver teapot. Made by Peter and Jonathan Bateman in London in London in 1790. Oval bowl with diagonal spout; cover hinged and dom...

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1790s British Neoclassical Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Egyptian Tea Set Arabic with Silver Plate and Pot Bowls Porcelain
20th Century Egyptian Tea Set Arabic with Silver Plate and Pot Bowls Porcelain

20th Century Egyptian Tea Set Arabic with Silver Plate and Pot Bowls Porcelain

Located in Epfach, DE

Egyptian tea set for 6 people with original pot. Like the plate, it is made of solid silver. The stand is very finely crafted and originally belongs to it. The bowls are made of porc...

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France. Tea service for 5 persons, 1960/70s.
Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France. Tea service for 5 persons, 1960/70s.

Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France. Tea service for 5 persons, 1960/70s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France Tea service for 5 persons, 1960/70s. Tea set in glazed ceramic with a deep burgundy color and distinctive handles in gilded ceramic. Comprising teapo...

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1960s French Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Bohemia Royal Ivory service, Germany, 1930s, set of 8
Bohemia Royal Ivory service, Germany, 1930s, set of 8

Bohemia Royal Ivory service, Germany, 1930s, set of 8

Located in Manzano, IT

Bohemia Royal Ivory service, Germany, 1930s, set of 8 Set of 5 cups with saucers, sugar bowl, milk jug, teapot/coffeepot CUP MEASUREMENTS: H5 X D10.5 SAUCER MEASUREMENTS: D16 MILK CA...

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1930s Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

George III sterling silver 'drum' teapot made in London in 1775 by John King
George III sterling silver 'drum' teapot made in London in 1775 by John King

George III sterling silver 'drum' teapot made in London in 1775 by John King

By John King

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1775 by John King, this George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is 'drum' shaped, and features a wooden handle and finial. The teapot measures 4.5"...

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1770s English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Copenhagen, Set of Six "Magnolia" Tea Cups with Saucers and Six Plates
Royal Copenhagen, Set of Six "Magnolia" Tea Cups with Saucers and Six Plates

Royal Copenhagen, Set of Six "Magnolia" Tea Cups with Saucers and Six Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen. Set of six "Magnolia" tea cups with saucers and six plates, late 20th century. 1st factory quality. In very good condition. Stamped. Cup measures: 8.7 x 5.5 cm....

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Late 20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Marked with artemesia Leaf at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain Type: Tea Bowls & Cups Region of Origin: Japan Period: Edo Period...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & co staffordshire Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, 12 Pieces
Tiffany & co staffordshire Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, 12 Pieces

Tiffany & co staffordshire Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers, 12 Pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Plainview, NY

This exquisite Tiffany & Co porcelain tea set features 6 beautifully crafted tea cups and 6 matching saucers. The set, made in Staffordshire, is marked on the bottom and signed by th...

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20th Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Mug with Yellow, Green and Rust Glaze
Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Mug with Yellow, Green and Rust Glaze

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Mug with Yellow, Green and Rust Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pottery mug from the 19th century, with yellow, green and rust glaze. Created in France during the 19th century, this pottery mug features a cylindrical curving body showcas...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Fine & High Quality Porcelain Tea Cup / Saucer - Rice Grain - Gilt Enameled
Fine & High Quality Porcelain Tea Cup / Saucer - Rice Grain - Gilt Enameled

Fine & High Quality Porcelain Tea Cup / Saucer - Rice Grain - Gilt Enameled

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unknown Maker, likely French. Incredibly high quality make - Delicate porcelain with floral and foliate enamel detailing to surfaces - Gold accents to the rims and around each "Rice ...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel

Russian Brass Samovar Lamp
Russian Brass Samovar Lamp

Russian Brass Samovar Lamp

$600Sale Price|33% Off

Russian Brass Samovar Lamp

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large Russian samovar tea urn mounted as a lamp. Exceptional quality and detail with oversized turned wooden handles on each side and a tall double light h...

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20th Century Russian Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

A Doll Head Studio Pottery Tea Set
A Doll Head Studio Pottery Tea Set

A Doll Head Studio Pottery Tea Set

Located in Savannah, GA

A doll head raku studio pottery tea set, unsigned. teapot: 10 inches wide by 4 ½ inches deep by 11 ½ inches tall sugar and cream: approximately 7...

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Late 20th Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Post Modern Marco Zanini / Peter Shire Insp Abstract Art Pottery Teapot Spain
Post Modern Marco Zanini / Peter Shire Insp Abstract Art Pottery Teapot Spain

Post Modern Marco Zanini / Peter Shire Insp Abstract Art Pottery Teapot Spain

By Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire, Marco Zannini

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Rare, Vintage, 1980s, Whimsical, Handmade and Painted, Signed and Numbered, Jorge Benlloch, Post Modern Tea Pot Sculpture. Made in Spain. This piece is very similar to the fantas...

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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Tea and Coffee Set with Matching Tray
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Tea and Coffee Set with Matching Tray

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Tea and Coffee Set with Matching Tray

By PRIA & SARI

Located in VALENZA, IT

Large oval tea and coffee service in 800 solid silver on feet, completely handcrafted and lightly hammered. The oval shape, particularly difficult to make as it is completely shaped ...

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1980s Italian Other Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Black / White

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Black / White

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

Extraordinary British Empire Kettle on a Stand
Extraordinary British Empire Kettle on a Stand

Extraordinary British Empire Kettle on a Stand

Located in Middleburg, VA

Exceptionally well crafted, it is made of copper and brass and has a compartment in the very decorative stand for charcoal to keep the kettle warm. It is very elegant for domestic us...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Tea &Coffee Set - 4 PC Set
Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Tea &Coffee Set - 4 PC Set

Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Tea &Coffee Set - 4 PC Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Old English Melon Community Plate Silver Plated Tea & Coffee Set - 4 PC Set. Item features (1) teapot, (1) coffee pot, (1) creamer, (1) lidded sugar bowl, floral repousse handle, bro...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated teapot in imari palette. Kangxi period with landscape Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emp...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Art Deco Club Personal Service Coffee Pot
1940s Art Deco Club Personal Service Coffee Pot

1940s Art Deco Club Personal Service Coffee Pot

By Alessi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1940s Club Personal Service Coffee Pot Aluminum Ware Wood Handle Clear logo present 11.5 h x 8.5 d x 6.5 diameter Preowned original unrestored vintage co...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Italy 19th Century Tuscany Kitchen Copper Water Kettle Pot
Italy 19th Century Tuscany Kitchen Copper Water Kettle Pot

Italy 19th Century Tuscany Kitchen Copper Water Kettle Pot

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an original artcrafted piece made in Florence Tuscany, Italy in the circa 1890. There is the Florentine lily engraved. The copper kettle shows ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

18th Century Whieldon-type Large Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover
18th Century Whieldon-type Large Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover

18th Century Whieldon-type Large Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover

By Thomas Whieldon Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

18th Century Whieldon-type Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover, Circa 1765 The tortoise-shell molded teapot and cover is decorated with a molded design of gr...

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

1990s Postmodern Teapot Mikasa Millennium Helena Uglow
1990s Postmodern Teapot Mikasa Millennium Helena Uglow

1990s Postmodern Teapot Mikasa Millennium Helena Uglow

By Mikasa

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1990s Postmodern Teapot Mikasa Millennium Helena Uglow Japan 4.75 h x 8.75 w x 7.13 diameter Original vintage condition missing lid top Refer to images

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by Fitz & Floyd, 1985
Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by Fitz & Floyd, 1985

Memphis Postmodern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by Fitz & Floyd, 1985

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in San Diego, CA

**Rare and Beautiful Porcelain Teapot and Coffee Cup Set by Fitz & Floyd** This exquisite porcelain set, designed by the renowned Fitz & Floyd, is a quintessential example of Memphi...

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20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery Tea Set Monkeys Figures, Early 20th Century
Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery Tea Set Monkeys Figures, Early 20th Century

Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery Tea Set Monkeys Figures, Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare and detailed set of pieces. Sumida Gawa pottery tea set. This colorful ware was made for export to the West and is usually heavy and covered with figures in relief. This distin...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century English Whieldon-Type Creamware Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Caddy
18th Century English Whieldon-Type Creamware Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Caddy

18th Century English Whieldon-Type Creamware Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Caddy

By Thomas Whieldon Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Creamware "Tortoiseshell" Glaze Tea Caddy with French Silver Cover, Circa 1770 A fine 18th-century English creamware tea caddy (or canister), produced in Staffordshire circa...

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1760s English Georgian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antique James W Tufts 1948 Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tea Set - 5 Pc Set
Antique James W Tufts 1948 Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tea Set - 5 Pc Set

Antique James W Tufts 1948 Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tea Set - 5 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique James W. Tufts 1948 Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tea Set 5 Pc Set. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Largest piece: 6" H x 10" W x 6.5" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Liza Teaset Cup Saucer, 19th C
Set of 12 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Liza Teaset Cup Saucer, 19th C

Set of 12 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Liza Teaset Cup Saucer, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic and unually large teaset in Blue and white, red and gilt and some also with green, all of moulded shape. Twelve porcelain cups and saucers. All depic...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Italian 800 Silver 5 Piece Tea Set, Milan Argenteria Etruria Circa 1950
Italian 800 Silver 5 Piece Tea Set, Milan Argenteria Etruria Circa 1950

Italian 800 Silver 5 Piece Tea Set, Milan Argenteria Etruria Circa 1950

Located in Tarzana, CA

A fine Italian .800 Silver 5 Piece Tea Set, Milan Argenteria Etruria Circa 1950, Fully Marked under each piece Dimensions: Tray 27.5" x 18" Total Weight: 5,642 Grams (181.4 Troy Ounces)

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Mid-20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Design Style Sterling Silver Teapot
Edwardian Design Style Sterling Silver Teapot

Edwardian Design Style Sterling Silver Teapot

By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver teapot in the Design style; part of our diverse teaware collection. This exceptional and rare antique E...

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Early 1900s British Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Five Piece Tea Coffee Service Belgium circa 1930
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Five Piece Tea Coffee Service Belgium circa 1930

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Five Piece Tea Coffee Service Belgium circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco period sterling silver four pieces tea and coffee service from Brussels, Belgium circa 1930. This stunning set includes a coffee pot, a tea pot, creamer and sugar bowl in...

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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Cinderella Tea Service, White & Gold, Handmade in Italy, Luxury Gold Design 2021
Cinderella Tea Service, White & Gold, Handmade in Italy, Luxury Gold Design 2021

Cinderella Tea Service, White & Gold, Handmade in Italy, Luxury Gold Design 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Disney's Cinderella. Ceramic tea service are completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care. A set is composed by a teap...

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2010s Italian Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris Coffee Set, Gray Brown Ceramic, France, 1950
Vallauris Coffee Set, Gray Brown Ceramic, France, 1950

Vallauris Coffee Set, Gray Brown Ceramic, France, 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Paris, FR

Original signed Vallauris French Mid-Century Modern cups creative design full Coffee set made in ceramics. 6 cups diameter 8-8,5cm H 7 cm 6 saucers L 11 cm x L 11.5 cm x P 2 cm Ja...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Vintage EPIAG Czech Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers
Set of 6 Vintage EPIAG Czech Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers

Set of 6 Vintage EPIAG Czech Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers

By Royal Epiag

Located in Praha, CZ

A refined set of 6 vintage porcelain demitasse cups and matching saucers, made by EPIAG in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. Each piece features a Rococo-style romantic scene and decorati...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande Creamer Fencai, 18 Century
Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande Creamer Fencai, 18 Century

Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande Creamer Fencai, 18 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A rare Chine de Commande creamer. Possibly the lid is not matching. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century, 19th century...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Wedgwood Creamware Grape Leaf Cups and Saucers
Set of Eight Wedgwood Creamware Grape Leaf Cups and Saucers

Set of Eight Wedgwood Creamware Grape Leaf Cups and Saucers

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight Wedgwood creamware grape leaf cups and saucers. Antique creamware cups and saucers with scrolling hand-painted grape vines with green grape leaves, purple grape clusters...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Creamware

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.