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Antique English Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service in the Regency Style
By Solomon Royes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver Regency style three piece tea service/set; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This antique George IV sterling silver three piece tea service consists of a teapot, cream jug / creamer, and sugar bowl. Each piece of this impressive set has a rectangular rounded form onto four Regency style feet. The plain body of each piece is encircled with a band of embossed and chased decorated stylised floral motifs on a matte background. The teapot is fitted with a flush hinged, domed hallmarked cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this service. The cover retains the original sterling silver rounded rectangular finial embellished with chased stylised rose and leaf decoration, encompassed with a bud border. The teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl are fitted with C scroll handles, ornamented with applied chased acanthus leaf decorated thumbpieces. Each component of this service is supported by four Regency style bracket style feet ornamented with a shaped claw foot, accented with scrolling leaf decoration and stylised floral motifs. The cream jug and sugar bowl retain the original gilded interiors. Condition This antique Regency tea service...
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1820s English Regency Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Cosmos Pattern Coffee Set
Located in Sarasota, FL
Georg Jensen sterling tea/coffee 3 piece set. Cosmos pattern designed by Johan Rhode for Jensen. Ebony wood handles. Marked for maker, designer and sterling, after 1945. Pattern num...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl. "Colombia" teapot in stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Colombia" teapot in stoneware. Model number 656. Approx. 1970. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 22.0 with ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Coffee Set Tea Set Neoclassical Style Swedish 20th Century Plate Stamped, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A coffee set made during the early 1900s (1902-1903) in Sweden. Stamped CG Hallberg.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Sarreguemines Milk Jug, Early 1900s
Located in PARIS, FR
Discover the timeless charm of this antique milk jug, crafted in the early 1900s by the renowned French ceramic maker Sarreguemines. Made of fine faie...
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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Faience

Set of 6 Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice edo period examples in nice condition, 17/18th century. With lovely Red, Gold and black/brown decoration of flowers. Unmarked. Additional information: Material: Porcelain ...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Four-Piece Art Deco Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Service by Walker & Hall
Located in Torino, IT
Four-piece silver plate tea and coffee service, stepped Art Deco bases and lids, with wood handles, comprising a coffee pot, tea pot, sugar and creamer by Walker and Hall Sheffield...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

A Set of 2 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A set of 2 Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan. Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral decoration. Additional informati...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Amélie Decòr, Hanging Little Vases, Handmade in Italy 2021, a Cup and a Vase
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
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2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Postmodern Vermilion Cups, Sugar Bowl and Plate by Parravicini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. They are made in lacquered ceramic and feature their original label "Parravicini ceramiche". It is a vintage set, but it can be considered as in excellent origi...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

English Art and Crafts silver plate and wood jug or teapot by SB&M, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
English Art and Crafts silver plate and wood jug or teapot by SB&M, early 1900s Silver-plated round base teapot or jug. In the upper part it has a cap with a ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Georges Briard Hot Air Balloon Cup & Plate Dessert Set with Cake Plate
Located in Stamford, CT
Georges Briard Hot Air Balloon dessert or snack set with matching footed serving plate. Service for 8. There are 4 different fanciful balloon styles. Each pl...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Organic Vallauris Tea Set Ceramic, France, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Organic studio pottery tea set for six servings, hand crafted and hand-painted in earth tones, by Vallauris France 1970s (French village on the Riviera where Picasso has worked.) ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Stainless Steel Industrial Restaurant Coffee Bean Storage Dispenser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage stainless steel industrial restaurant coffee bean storage dispenser. *Price is per dispenser. Currently 2 available*. Item is believed to...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

1905 Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Cream Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver cream jug in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our range of collectable silverware. This exceptional antique Edwardian silver cream jug, in sterling standard, has a circular rounded form. The surface of the jug has a planished finish in the Arts & Crafts style. This impressive Birmingham silver jug is encompassed with an applied moulded border to the rim of the body and spout. The jug is fitted with a plain sterling silver stylised C-shaped handle. This sterling silver cream jug has four cast Arts & Crafts style pillar style supports terminating with square swept feet. Condition This antique Edwardian silver cream jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 11.3cm/4.4" Diameter of rim 5.7cm/2.2" Height to top of handle 7.7cm/3" Weight 4.5 troy ounces/140g Maker: D & M Davis...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Copper Coffee Kettle
Located in South Salem, NY
Vintage copper coffee kettle with original wooden handle. Early 20th century. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Early 20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

1931 Arts and Crafts Style Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver teapot in the Arts and crafts style; part of our diverse teaware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver teapot has a compressed oval rounded form to a spreading foot. The body of this 1930s silver teapot has a subtly planished finish, all in the Arts and Crafts style. The body of this impressive teapot is encompassed with a plain applied moulded girdle. This George V teapot is fitted with an impressive hinged cover featuring an applied Arts and Crafts style cross design to the upper plateau. The cover retains the original carved, faceted finial, ornamented with inset silver components. This teapot is fitted with the original swept carved handle, ornamented with ribbed decoration to the thumbpiece. The upper socket of the handle is further ornamented with a cross design, reflecting that to the cover. The teapot features a plain, planished swan necked spout, accented with applied moulded ornamentation to either side. This exceptional example of Arts and Crafts silver teaware is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Condition This antique 1930s silver teapot is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The interior of the teapot has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the foot and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver. Dimensions length from back of handle to tip of spout 26.6 cm / 10.5" width 13.3 cm / 5.2" height 13.6 cm / 5.4" Weight 22.9 troy ounces/711g Maker: David T. Davies Date: 1931 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Arts and Crafts antique silver...
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1930s English Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Leaf Sauceboat Bowl, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated sauce boat With matching undertray. Decorated with a floral scene This very Rococo design was very popular in the middle of the 18th century. Additional in...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Frode Blichfeldt Bahnsen for Palshus, Teapot in Glazed Stoneware, 1960's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Frode Blichfeldt Bahnsen for Palshus. Teapot in glazed stoneware with wicker handle. Beautiful glaze in shades of green. 1960s. Measures: 26 x 18 cm (incl. Handle) In excellent...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Tea Bowl Edo , c. 1700 Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups ...
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17th Century Edo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pretty Antique Brass Tea Kettle
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very pretty brass antique tea kettle having beaded decoration around the periphery, elegant narrow straight spout, and big carved wood handle.
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19th Century North American Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Large Armorial Chocolate Pot Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A rare, good conditioned Armorial decorated, and quality painted chocolate pot. Qianlong/Jiaqing Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Perio...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Stylish Edwardian antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set - Barnards London 1908
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1908 and 1909 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all in a plain angul...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice example of chine de commande style with sepia and pink color Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

European silversmith. Antique silver tea strainer. 19th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
European silversmith. Antique silver tea strainer. 1800s. Length: 17 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Large private collection of Euro...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

Porcelain

The 'CUBE' Silvered Metal Tea Pot, Circa 1930
Located in North Miami, FL
The patent for the cube teapot was first lodged in November 1916. 'The specifications state that functional considerations were paramount, the absorption o...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian English Sterling Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Charles Gordon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver three piece tea service/set; part of our Victorian silver teaware collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver three piece tea set consists of a teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug / creamer. Each piece has an inverted pear shaped form on to a domed spreading foot. The upper portion of each piece is embellished with a broad band of bright cut engraved interlacing scroll and leaf decoration accented with stylised shell designs. The decoration to the body of each component incorporates two shaped, scroll decorated cartouches: one of which is vacant, the other displaying a bright cut engraved crest of a talbot*. The teapot is fitted with a hinged domed cover encircled with a band of bright cut engraved strapwork style decoration. The cover retains the original and impressive, hallmarked cast sterling silver stemmed floral finial. The fine teapot spout is ornamented with concave fluted decoration to the lower portion in addition to scrolling leaf designs extending up to the lip. The teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl are all fitted with impressive C scroll handles ornamented with acanthus leaf decorated thumbpieces. The cream jug and sugar bowl retain their original gilded interiors. In heraldic terms, a talbot refers to a good-mannered hunting dog Condition This Victorian sterling silver tea service...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century Swiss Silver Coffee Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Swiss silver coffee jug; an addition to our 18th century silver teaware collection This exceptional antique S...
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18th Century Swiss Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Service, Italian Manufacture, 1934-1944
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage silver coffee and tea service, Fascist stamp, 1934-1944. Smooth body, ebonized wood handles, composed by a teapot, a coffee pot,...
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1930s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plated Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swid Powell silver plated candlesticks, milk and sugar set, and small plate. By Richard Meier.
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1980s American Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver Arts & crafts mug; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional, ...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Hammered 3-Piece Demitasse Set
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Stone, hand hammered sterling silver 3-piece demitasse set in Arts & Crafts style from the early 20th century. This elegant set exhibits the attention to geometric, curvilinea...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Majolica Teapot
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vibrant and whimsical late 19th century Majolica teapot with yellow background. The geranium decoration on the front and back with acorn finial.
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1880s English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

Victorian sterling silver 'Oenochoe' Cream Jug made in London in 1847
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1847 by Joseph Angell I & Joseph Angell II, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug, is modelled to resemble an Oenochoe, a key form used i...
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1840s English Greek Revival Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Three-Piece Tea Serving Set in Metal and Silver
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Three-piece tea service set, consisting of a teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, in silver-plated metal. Gummed body, elegant wings, decorated with leaves and scrolls. The base of the t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver

George II Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Thomas Farren, London 1733
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Thomas Farren, this handsome, George II Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot is straight sided with re...
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1730s English George II Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Amsterdam Bont, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice Set of 2 example Amsterdam bont cups and saucers with a lovely scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea Bowls & Cups, Tea Drinking Region o...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1917 Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Tea Set with Cut Card Detailing
Located in London, London
This exquisite sterling silver three-piece tea set, hallmarked in Sheffield in 1917 by the distinguished Walker & Hall, showcases elegant proportions and fine cut card decoration—a r...
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1910s English Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1935 Neoclassical Sterling Silver Tea Set – Gift or Collector’s Treasure
Located in London, London
This exquisite three-piece sterling silver tea set, hallmarked in London in 1935 by J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd., is a refined homage to the neoclassical style. With its clean lines, ...
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1930s English Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Opulence: 1871 Sterling Silver Kettle by the great Robert Hennell IV
Located in London, London
This magnificent Victorian sterling silver kettle, hallmarked in London in 1871, is a superb example of 19th-century British silversmithing at its most refined. Crafted by the highly...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very stylish Art deco sterling silver tea set made in 1937 by Lee & Wigfull
Located in London, London
This striking three-piece Art Deco sterling silver tea set was crafted in 1937 by the renowned British silversmiths Lee & Wigfull. Featuring a bold geometric design, clean angular li...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buccellati Sterling Silver Hand Hammered 4-Piece Tea & Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati sterling silver hand-hammered 4-piece tea and coffee set, beautifully adorned with stylized, geometric finials, consisting of: - a coffee pot measuring 11 1/4'' in height...
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20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Impressive Original Large Embossed English Silver Service Coffee Tea Tray
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Beautiful Estate Rare Very Large Estate Embossed Large Silver Tray from England. Taken out of an Important Several Million D...
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19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Tetard Freres - 4pc. French (Gatsby Era) Art Deco 950 Sterling Tea Set + Tray
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Private Mansion in Paris, A Truly Magnificent Original French Art Deco, 5 pc. Sterling Silver Tea Set with Serving Tray by Two of France's Premier Silversmiths "Tetard Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

French studio ceramicist. Teapot. Abstract futuristic style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
French studio ceramicist. Teapot. Abstract futuristic style. Late 20th century. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 22.0 cm x H 20.0 cm.
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Faience

PROC or Republic Teapot Shanghai Calligraphy Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful Chinese Tea pot with lid. mid 20th c. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century PR...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Porcelain Small Tea Pot, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white porcelain pot from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Victorian Silver Plated Tea Urn with Hot Iron Holder, circa 1860
Located in London, London
Made circa 1860, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Tea Urn, features a pierced stand, and an integral hot iron holder to keep water h...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 6 Vintage Mugs with Colourful Circle Pattern, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of six colourful mugs with circle pattern. Glazed ceramic mugs made in Poland by Lubiana in the 1970s.  
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fred Hirsch Sterling Silver Tea Set 5-Piece 3-D Ebony 1900s Modernism 0844
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modernism sterling silver five-piece tea set marked #600 made by M. Fred Hirsch Co. of New Jersey, circa 1920-1945. The tea set features 3-D cast ball and leaf elements on the finial...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Cream Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cream jug; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III silver cream jug, in sterling standard, has a rounded helmet shaped form. The body of this Georgian cream jug...
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1810s English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Flowery "George Sand" Set of 4 Pieces
Located in Paris, FR
Very original set of 4 pieces from the "George Sand" set. It's named this way because inspired by the famous set created by the French manufactory Creil & ...
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2010s French Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 12 bowls with saucers. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 1...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

Silver Plated Tea Pot by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A silver plated brass tea pot with walnut handle and beautiful patina.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Silver

Pair Antique Meiji Porcelain Kangxi Revival Japanese Tea Bowls, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pair Antique Meiji Porcelain Kangxi Revival Japanese Tea Bowls, 19th Century Lovely and very detailed pieces. Additional information: Materia...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Regency 19th Century Gien French Faience Earthenware Chocolate Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Chocolate set. Made by the coveted Gien group and marked on the bottom. A charming hand painted set open deep rich colors. Acquired from a Palm Beach estat...
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

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.

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