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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Walnut Veneer Parquetry Tea Caddy
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Walnut Veneer Parquetry Tea Caddy

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Walnut Veneer Parquetry Tea Caddy

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A 19th Century Antique English Victorian Ebonised Walnut Veneer Tea Caddy With Brass Handle & Lining A Charming tea caddy with decorative walnut veneer parquetry. A tea caddy...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Sets

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Brass

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 10 bowls decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19t...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

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 Marco Zannini, Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire

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

English Pearlware Tea Set, Early 19th Century
English Pearlware Tea Set, Early 19th Century

English Pearlware Tea Set, Early 19th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

English Pearlware tea set, early 19th century. Two tea pots with swan finials. Six tea bowls and matching saucers. Delicate white porcelain with grap...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

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Pearlware

Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue. A Mariage Edo and Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), c. 1700 Tea Bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Ty...

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17th Century Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Period Creamer Sauce Boat Flowers, 18th C.
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Period Creamer Sauce Boat Flowers, 18th C.

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Period Creamer Sauce Boat Flowers, 18th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A wonderfull and high quality painted creamer. Qianlong. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Region of Origin: China Emperor: Kangx...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Silver Tea Set by Charles Edwards, Enamel Decor, English, 1885
Antique Silver Tea Set by Charles Edwards, Enamel Decor, English, 1885

Antique Silver Tea Set by Charles Edwards, Enamel Decor, English, 1885

By Charles Edwards

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century English solid silver and enamel three-piece tea set, formed with elegant tapering profiles. Each piece is decorated with oval enamel plaques depicting putti, sur...

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19th Century British Other Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Unusual Antique Edwardian Toby Jug Teapot
Unusual Antique Edwardian Toby Jug Teapot

Unusual Antique Edwardian Toby Jug Teapot

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Edwardian toby jug teapot having a quality teapot with a man sitting down, shaped handle and spout and original lid.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Four-piece silver tea service
Four-piece silver tea service

Four-piece silver tea service

$7,000Sale Price / set|30% Off

Four-piece silver tea service

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tea service with four fluted pieces with friezes and applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1328.73 grams. Dimensions: M...

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19th Century European Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Tea service in embossed silver with floral motifs
Tea service in embossed silver with floral motifs

Tea service in embossed silver with floral motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tea service embossed with floral and plant motifs, including a milk jug, coffee jug, sugar bowl, teapot, and serving tray. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Bran...

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19th Century European Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created suit elegant serving. With lid pressed, cast and chased vaulted lid. Coffee pot, Height 27 cm. S...

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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal

20th Century Continental Silver Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
20th Century Continental Silver Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Service

20th Century Continental Silver Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Service

By A. Collet

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European sterling silver five-piece tea and coffee set/service; part of our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Europea...

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Early 1900s European Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

Mid-Century Teapot by Frode Bahnsen for Palshus, 1960s.
Mid-Century Teapot by Frode Bahnsen for Palshus, 1960s.

Mid-Century Teapot by Frode Bahnsen for Palshus, 1960s.

By Palshus

Located in Asaa, DK

Mid-Century Teapot by Frode Bahnsen for Palshus, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern Palshus teapot in green harefur glazed stoneware. Designed by Frode B....

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Johann Haviland Bavaria Coffee Tea Set
Vintage Johann Haviland Bavaria Coffee Tea Set

Vintage Johann Haviland Bavaria Coffee Tea Set

By Johann Haviland

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful Crocus pattern. Soft pastels. Johann Haviland Bavaria Tea Set to include service for 10: Coffee Pot Tea Pot Creamer & Sugar 10 Cups 12 Saucer...

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

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Porcelain

Vintage Carl Cohr Denmark Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Creamer & Sugar Bowl
Vintage Carl Cohr Denmark Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Creamer & Sugar Bowl

Vintage Carl Cohr Denmark Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Creamer & Sugar Bowl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Carl Cohr Denmark Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Creamer & Sugar Bowl. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Creamer: 1.75" H x 4" W x 2.75" D. Sugar Bowl: 1.75"H x 3....

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Red Gold Cup, 6
Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Red Gold Cup, 6

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Red Gold Cup, 6

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Striking Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain long stem cup, in bright red, blue and green colors and generous gold application that are charact...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

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Gold

20th Century Thai Solid Silver Four Piece Tea Set On Tray c.1950
20th Century Thai Solid Silver Four Piece Tea Set On Tray c.1950

20th Century Thai Solid Silver Four Piece Tea Set On Tray c.1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A 20th Century Thai solid silver tea and coffee service, richly worked throughout with high-relief repoussé decoration and presented complete on its matching tray. Comprising a coffe...

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20th Century Thai Other Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

21st Century Sophie Glass Carafe with Cream Cover Handmade in Italy
21st Century Sophie Glass Carafe with Cream Cover Handmade in Italy

21st Century Sophie Glass Carafe with Cream Cover Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A new pattern, a new removable cover, the elegance is the same as always. We welcome Sophie, our new glass carafe available in 1 and 1,5L capacity, now ready to make his entrance ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Glass, Leather

1980s Vintage Arcoroc Black Glass Set of Three Serving Bowls
1980s Vintage Arcoroc Black Glass Set of Three Serving Bowls

1980s Vintage Arcoroc Black Glass Set of Three Serving Bowls

By Arcoroc

Located in San Gabriel, CA

This is a beautiful set of 3 black glass serving bowls by renowned French manufacturer Arcoroc. Part of the much loved Octime range which is octagon-shaped homeware. One large and tw...

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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Japanese Kutani Ware Painted Shozo Gilt Tea Set of 6, Pot and Cups in Porcelain
Japanese Kutani Ware Painted Shozo Gilt Tea Set of 6, Pot and Cups in Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Ware Painted Shozo Gilt Tea Set of 6, Pot and Cups in Porcelain

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Kutani Ware Painted Shozo Gilt Tea Set of 6, Pot and Cups in Porcelain Offered for sale is a set of Japanese Kutani Ware Porcelain Hand-painted Shozo Gilt Teapot...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century
Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Japanese Style: Imari Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th cent...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fitz and Floyd Christmas Santa Claus Teapot with 4 Dnowmen Cups
Fitz and Floyd Christmas Santa Claus Teapot with 4 Dnowmen Cups

Fitz and Floyd Christmas Santa Claus Teapot with 4 Dnowmen Cups

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Whimsical Fitz and Floyd polychrome ceramic glased teapot in a shape of Santa Claus , complemented with 4 Snowmen ceramic profiled Handpainted cups.

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1970s American American Classical Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Ceramic Plate with Bird by Richard Ginori, 1950s
Midcentury Ceramic Plate with Bird by Richard Ginori, 1950s

Midcentury Ceramic Plate with Bird by Richard Ginori, 1950s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

Midcentury Ceramic Plate realized by Richard Ginori manufacture in Italy in the mid-20th Century. Marked on rear. Very good condition.

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1950s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Italian Sterlig Silver Art. Deco' Teaset
20th Century Italian Sterlig Silver Art. Deco' Teaset

20th Century Italian Sterlig Silver Art. Deco' Teaset

By Mario Poli

Located in VALENZA, IT

Three-piece tea set in 925 sterling silver completely handmade. Teapot: H 23, D 15cm. The body is round, rounded and shaped with a hammered recess. The handle and lid are made o...

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1990s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Large unusual antique Bargeware tea pot
Large unusual antique Bargeware tea pot

Large unusual antique Bargeware tea pot

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large unusual antique bargeware tea pot with 'GOD BLESS OUR HOME' inscribed on a brown bargeware teapot decorated with wonderful bunches of flowers ...

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Early 20th Century Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Stoneware teapot. Cast iron handle. 1970s.
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Stoneware teapot. Cast iron handle. 1970s.

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Stoneware teapot. Cast iron handle. 1970s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Stoneware teapot. Cast iron handle. From the 1970s. Model: 656. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: H 21.5 cm (including handle)...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by William Comyns
Vintage Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by William Comyns

Vintage Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by William Comyns

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver coffee pot in the George I style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver coffee pot has a plain tapering cylindrical form to a stepped collet style foot, all in the George I style. The surface of the English silver coffee pot...

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1960s English George I Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 12 bowls decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: Pre-1800 Condition: 1 dish with restored chip. Rest of pieces perfect. Dimension...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Straight Handled Tea Kettle
Straight Handled Tea Kettle

Straight Handled Tea Kettle

Located in NYC, NY

A straight handled tea kettle with good tarnish to the silver with a mahogany handle.

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

1940 Fouquet Lapar Art Deco Tea Coffee Set Hammered Sterling Silver Rosewood
1940 Fouquet Lapar Art Deco Tea Coffee Set Hammered Sterling Silver Rosewood

1940 Fouquet Lapar Art Deco Tea Coffee Set Hammered Sterling Silver Rosewood

By Georges Fouquet-Lapar

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Art Deco tea and coffee set made in hammered sterling silver and rosewood by Georges Fouquet Lapar created in 1940s. Service including: - a coffee pot - a tea pot - a milkpot - a ...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Herend, three pairs of large porcelain teacups.
Herend, three pairs of large porcelain teacups.

Herend, three pairs of large porcelain teacups.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Herend, three pairs of large porcelain teacups. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs. Pink rim. Marked and dated 1944. Perfect condition. Like new. Cup: Diameter 11.0 cm. witho...

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1940s Hungarian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pottery Coffee Set with Matching Cups by Martz
Pottery Coffee Set with Matching Cups by Martz

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 leather holder and four matching cups. Beautiful dark brown/almost black glaze, handmade....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Carole Stupell Pink and Gold Tea Set by Flintridge, 1950s California
Carole Stupell Pink and Gold Tea Set by Flintridge, 1950s California

Carole Stupell Pink and Gold Tea Set by Flintridge, 1950s California

Located in Stamford, CT

Carole Stupell, Ltd. china made by Flintridge China in California. The Flintridge China Company began in Pasadena, CA in 1946. It was acquired by Gorham in 1970. This set includes 7 cups and saucers, 7 cream soups...

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Procopia" Mug in Porcelain
Seletti "Hybrid-Procopia" Mug in Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Procopia" Mug 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700

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: Porcel...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy Pyramid Shape Top Lid
19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy Pyramid Shape Top Lid

19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy Pyramid Shape Top Lid

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mother-of-pearl and rosewood 19th century tea caddy lacquer box in very good condition.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang
Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang

Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice and Beautifully painted Cantonese dish with lots of highly detailed figures, flowers and animals. Early Canton ware Daoguang period. There is some text at the base, probably inv...

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19th Century Asian Qing Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

Antique German Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner Queen Anne Style
Antique German Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner Queen Anne Style

Antique German Silver Coffee Pot with Spirit Burner Queen Anne Style

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 19th Century German silver coffee pot with spirit burner, in the Queen Anne style; an addition to o...

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1840s German Queen Anne Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century
Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th century Japan Dynasty Period: Edo Period (1603–186...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Hayno Focken Brass Teapot with Lid, circa 1930
Hayno Focken Brass Teapot with Lid, circa 1930

Hayno Focken Brass Teapot with Lid, circa 1930

By Hayno Focken

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hayno Focken (Germany, 1905-1968) rare brass teapot with lid, circa 1930 Extremely rare handmade teapot by noted metalworker Hayno Focken. Dimensions approximately 8" diameter at the body x 8" high + handle. Hayno Focken completed an apprenticeship with Professor Karl Muller...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 10 bowls decorated with flowers and butterflies.. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Regio...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Teapot #600B
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Teapot #600B

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Teapot #600B

By Georg Jensen, Harald Nielsen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A large sterling silver Georg Jensen Pyramid art deco teapot with an ebony handle, design #600B by Harald Nielsen from 1930. Inspired by the 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by H...

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1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Three Silver Plated Tea Pots
Set of Three Silver Plated Tea Pots

Set of Three Silver Plated Tea Pots

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970, we offer this fantastic Set of Three Tea Pots. made in steel and silver plated with tortoise motifs.

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Antique Ca 1740-1750 Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Creamer Famille Rose
Antique Ca 1740-1750 Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Creamer Famille Rose

Antique Ca 1740-1750 Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Creamer Famille Rose

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated creamer/jug. Yongzheng period. Great decoration in Famille Rose / Fencai palette. Condition small chip to rim with large line running from it. Lid with some...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti ‘Hybrid-Zenobia’ Teacup with Saucer in Porcelain
Seletti ‘Hybrid-Zenobia’ Teacup with Saucer in Porcelain

Seletti ‘Hybrid-Zenobia’ Teacup 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Modern Constellation Electric Knife Sharpener by George Nelson
Mid Century Modern Constellation Electric Knife Sharpener by George Nelson

Mid Century Modern Constellation Electric Knife Sharpener by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

The Constellation Electric Knife Sharpener, designed by George Nelson in the 1950s, showcases the designer’s commitment to blending utility with modern aesthetics. Manufactured by Ca...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic

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.