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Majolica Shell Creamer & Sugar Bowl Set- 2 Pieces Circa 1950
Majolica Shell Creamer & Sugar Bowl Set- 2 Pieces Circa 1950

Majolica Shell Creamer & Sugar Bowl Set- 2 Pieces Circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica shell creamer & sugar bowl Circa 1950. Sugar bowl with lid / 4" by 4" , H / 3 inches. Creamer / 4.3" by 3.5" , H / 3 inches.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Ma...

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

20th Century Czech Demitasse Coffee Set
20th Century Czech Demitasse Coffee Set

20th Century Czech Demitasse Coffee Set

$96Sale Price / set|36% Off

20th Century Czech Demitasse Coffee Set

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Demitasse coffee set, 2nd quarter 20th century, Czechoslovakia. Comprised of the pot, creamer, covered sugar and 2 cups (1 with tiny chip on rim) and ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bachelor Three Piece Tea Set 1909
Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bachelor Three Piece Tea Set 1909

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bachelor Three Piece Tea Set 1909

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau English sterling silver bachelor three piece tea set; an addition to our Edwardian silverware collection. This exceptional, a...

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese, Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist, 2
Japanese, Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist, 2

Japanese, Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain match tea cup, extremely intricately hand painted in various shades of blue and pink set against a stunningly shaped ovoid porcelain body in blue, to create a mesmerizing surface. It is lavishly decorated with intricate gold details and is a masterpiece by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist in traditional patterns of the Imari-Arita region of Japan and the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for his extraordinary porcelain work and his unique gold and platinum work on porcelain. The artist's profile is available upon request. Hydrangeas with intricate details decorate the surface of this remarkable cup and continue to decorate the inside of the cup. "Fired-on gold,” this artist's signature style, highlights unique techniques for incorporating gold and platinum into the hand painting and multiple firing processes that yield a stunningly opulent look. The polychrome overglaze is fired at 800 degrees, followed by the application of gold and platinum that are fired at slightly lower temperature to maintain the luster of the precious metals. As a result, a single piece may undergo as many as 5-10 firings. The artist's profile is available upon request. This elegant gilded porcelain matcha tea cup...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

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Gold

Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Teapot from Carlton Ware, England
Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Teapot from Carlton Ware, England

Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Teapot from Carlton Ware, England

By Carlton Ware Ltd

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Teapot from Carlton Ware, England, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: ...

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20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality antique George III copper kettle with a shaped handle and spout with a lift off lid. Measures: H 28.5 x W 26 x D 22cm D...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set by Harrison Brothers
Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set by Harrison Brothers

Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set by Harrison Brothers

By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine vintage George VI English sterling silver four-piece tea and coffee service in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional vintage sterling silver tea set consists of a coffee jug, teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Each piece of this fine set has a plain rectangular cushion shaped form onto a stepped collet style base with Art Deco bracket style feet. The surface of this impressive vintage Art Deco tea set is plain and unembellished, with an applied reed decorated border to the upper portions. The coffee jug and teapot are fitted with hallmarked hinged covers and retain the original Art Deco style painted carved wood finials; the hinge to each piece is ornamented with an applied pendant drop design. The teapot and coffee pot are fitted with angular Art Deco style carved painted wood handles featuring a plain rounded thumbpiece to the upper plateau. The cream jug and sugar bowl are fitted with angular Art Deco style sterling silver handles, matching the design of the teapot and coffee pot handle. Condition This vintage tea and coffee...

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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco 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 22 cm. S...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tea Sets

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

Carl-Harry Stalhane / UE TEA POT / Rorstrand / 1950s
Carl-Harry Stalhane / UE TEA POT / Rorstrand / 1950s

Carl-Harry Stalhane / UE TEA POT / Rorstrand / 1950s

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

A work by Carl-Harry Stalhåne, who led Rorstrand's golden age in the 1950s alongside Gunnar Nylund and worked as a designer and art director. After his first exhibition in 1948, he s...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Tiffany Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 1870-1891
Tiffany Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 1870-1891

Tiffany Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, 1870-1891

Located in New York, NY

The upper ovoid body highly chased with a profusion of flowers in full bloom and foliage, the lower body chased with tall upright and stiff serated leaves, the interior cover and cov...

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1880s Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coffee Set Vintage Bone China Kaiser For 12 Person Germany
Coffee Set Vintage Bone China Kaiser For 12 Person Germany

Coffee Set Vintage Bone China Kaiser For 12 Person Germany

By AK Kaiser

Located in Bastogne, BE

Vintage Coffee service for 12 person, 42 pieces from the famous AK Kaiser manufactory West Germany, Romantica Collection, Monte Carlo series, 1970-1980s. The service made of high quality bone china porcelain. Gilded underglaze decor. Each piece of this elegant Coffee Service has the blue AK Kaiser backstamp. Never used, in perfect condition. No chips, cracks or crazings. Set contains: 1 Coffee Pot with lid 1 sugar bowl with lid 1 milk jug 1 small sugar bowl with lid 12 dinner plates 12 coffee pairs...

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1970s German Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Bone

Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England
Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England

Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful English white porcelain coffee or teacup and saucer with a green malachite design and gold detailing on edge. Made in England.

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Late 20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Malachite

Puiforcat (Hermes): 4pc. Antique French Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set + Tray
Puiforcat (Hermes): 4pc. Antique French Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set + Tray

Puiforcat (Hermes): 4pc. Antique French Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set + Tray

By Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from Paris: A stunning 4pc. antique French 950 sterling silver Louis XVI tea set by France’s premier silversmith “Puiforcat”, currently owned by Hermes, in like new condition...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tea Sets

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Vermeil, 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

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Ceramic

Mid Century Pottery Chicken Tea Set - Teapot, Creamer, and Sugar Bowl
Mid Century Pottery Chicken Tea Set - Teapot, Creamer, and Sugar Bowl

Mid Century Pottery Chicken Tea Set - Teapot, Creamer, and Sugar Bowl

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century pottery tea set, made in Japan. Wonderful chicken design to each piece with orange-brown and green glazes. The set includes a teapot, creamer pitcher, and lidded sugar ...

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

Materials

Pottery

Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900
Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900

Antique Tea Service, English, Silver Plate, Hand Chased, Teapot, Jug, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea service. An English, silver plated, hand chased teapot and jug set by John Turton of Sheffield, dating to the late 19th century, cir...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality antique George III copper kettle with a shaped handle and spout lift of lid Measures: ...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Vintage Stoneware Teapot
Vintage Stoneware Teapot

Vintage Stoneware Teapot

$57Sale Price|74% Off

Vintage Stoneware Teapot

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Stoneware teapot from the 1960s. With its modern shape and mineral hue, it will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration. Very good condition. Dimensions: ...

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Mid-20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Sandstone

Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea Strainer by Ravinet d’Enfert, Paris, 1930s
Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea Strainer by Ravinet d’Enfert, Paris, 1930s

Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea Strainer by Ravinet d’Enfert, Paris, 1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Art Deco Silver-Plated Tea Strainer by Ravinet d’Enfert, Paris, 1930s An elegant and finely proportioned tea strainer in silver plate (metal blanc), designed in a restrained and arc...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver-Plated Tray Four Cut Glass Dishes, Vintage condiment set, canapé Service
Silver-Plated Tray Four Cut Glass Dishes, Vintage condiment set, canapé Service

Silver-Plated Tray Four Cut Glass Dishes, Vintage condiment set, canapé Service

Located in Wembley, GB

Silver-Plated Tray with Four Cut Glass Dishes, Vintage Entertaining Set A refined vintage silver-plated serving tray complete with four original cut glass dishes, this elegant set ex...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan

Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice edo period examples, 18th century A Japanese pair of Imari tea bowls / chocolate cups. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

African Tuareg Silver Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania
African Tuareg Silver Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania

African Tuareg Silver Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage African Tuareg Tea pot Mauritania Mid-20th century Tuareg teapot from Mauritania, Africa, Western Sahara. Handcrafted of pewter, copper and brass...

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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

Enormous Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tea Service 32
Enormous Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tea Service 32

Enormous Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tea Service 32

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

This exquisite tea set is a remarkable example of Danish art nouveau craftsmanship. Created by Georg Jensen in 1912, it showcases the iconic grape design, characterized by its elegan...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Tea-Coffeeset with Tray
20th Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Tea-Coffeeset with Tray

20th Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Tea-Coffeeset with Tray

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Italian tea and coffee service and tray made entirely by hand in the 40s of the 20th century. The service is round and each piece has 4 cast feet for support. The body is embossed ...

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1940s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Haviland Limoges Tea Set with 24k Gold & Orientalist Frieze, c.1900
Haviland Limoges Tea Set with 24k Gold & Orientalist Frieze, c.1900

Haviland Limoges Tea Set with 24k Gold & Orientalist Frieze, c.1900

By Haviland & Co.

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant Haviland Limoges porcelain tea set is a refined example of early 20th-century French craftsmanship, created by Haviland & Co. in Limoges and decorated for the prestigiou...

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Early 1900s French Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dragonfly', 1960s
Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dragonfly', 1960s

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dragonfly', 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

This kettle was made in 1960s, in Showa era. The cast iron kettles like this item are called 'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be put on the fire or an ind...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Tea Sets

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Iron

Signed Simons Brothers Figural Sterling Silver Miniature Teapot Tea Strainer
Signed Simons Brothers Figural Sterling Silver Miniature Teapot Tea Strainer

Signed Simons Brothers Figural Sterling Silver Miniature Teapot Tea Strainer

By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Simons Bros. Co., Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine figural tea strainer. In sterling silver. By Simons Bros. of Philadelphia, PA. In the form of a teapot with a chain & spout ring attached to the top handle. Fully marked to the base. Simply a wonderful antique tea strainer...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Kettle on Stand 1843 London England
Antique Victorian Silver Kettle on Stand 1843 London England

Antique Victorian Silver Kettle on Stand 1843 London England

Located in London, GB

A magnificent solid silver antique Victorian Kettle on stand. The Kettle has a delicately faceted shape with each panel featuring a detailed engraved design featuring birds, scrolls and stylised leaves and flowers. The Kettle rests on an ornate stand with a burner in the centre and is secured to the stand with two sturdy pins on chains. Made in London, England in 1843 by Joseph and George Angell. Approx. Weight - 3056g / 98.25oz Measures: Approx. Height - 47.9cm Approx. Width - 24.3cm This Victorian Silver Kettle...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Mid-Century German Tea Glasses from WMF, 1960s
Set of 4 Mid-Century German Tea Glasses from WMF, 1960s

Set of 4 Mid-Century German Tea Glasses from WMF, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Tea Glasses from WMF, 1960s, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic Additional inf...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani
Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality Kutani three-piece tea service set, generously gilded with high purity gold and extremely intricately hand-painted in red and green...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

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Gold

Pair of Early 20th Century George III Style Plated Hot Water Samovars, Elkington
Pair of Early 20th Century George III Style Plated Hot Water Samovars, Elkington

Pair of Early 20th Century George III Style Plated Hot Water Samovars, Elkington

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and large pair of English George III style plated hot water-tea Samovars, each urn-form finely chased with a floral design reservoir with side ring-shaped handles, surmounted by a domed cover and raised on square base and ball feet with pull-out burners. Stamped: "Elkington Plate...

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Early 20th Century English George III Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Located in London, GB

Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,150 grammes This beautiful six-piece coffee and tea service is wrought from solid silver in a wonderfully ornate style. The service is a composite one, containing pieces produced by several different silversmiths, through the pieces follow a homogeneous design scheme, creating a matching set. The service is comprised of a raised...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set

Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Silver Plate Coffee or Tea Service Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco silver soldered tea or coffee service set, including: coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl, and creamer. By Tiffany & Co. USA, Circa Late 19th Century Measu...

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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Black Dragon, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Black Dragon, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

Black Dragon, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Mediterraneo collection is the result of Vito Nesta’s reflection on the line between reality and fantasy. The architectures of the doors depicted on the plates arise from technical drawings of monuments never realized but that inspired those that are present today in many Italian cities, from Milan to Rome. The same contrast is present in the setting, the doors portrayed at sunset are in fact surrounded by scenes inspired by colors and scents of North Africa. Tea set with 6 Tea cups and plates.

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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Flow Blue Rare India Pattern Tea Pot
19th Century Flow Blue Rare India Pattern Tea Pot

19th Century Flow Blue Rare India Pattern Tea Pot

By Meakin & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic and very rare India pattern flow blue goose neck teapot in amazing condition. The aging or crazing is from age and use. Some people say it come...

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19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Amsterdam School jan eisenloeffel Spirit Kettle on stand 1905 Holland
Amsterdam School jan eisenloeffel Spirit Kettle on stand 1905 Holland

Amsterdam School jan eisenloeffel Spirit Kettle on stand 1905 Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Eisenlöffel designed this teakettle according to industrial era ideals: save time with efficient design. With the kettle placed conveniently on a stand beside the table, hot water co...

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Deco Antique Tea Sets

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Brass

Antique English Sheffield B. Altman Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service Set, 4 Pc
Antique English Sheffield B. Altman Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service Set, 4 Pc

Antique English Sheffield B. Altman Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service Set, 4 Pc

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Sheffield B. Altman Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service Set with Bakelite Handles - 4 Pcs. Set includes (1) Teapot, (1) Coffee pot, (1) Creamer, (1) Open sugar bowl al...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Limited Edition Memphis Post-Modern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by J. Mihalik Art4
Limited Edition Memphis Post-Modern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by J. Mihalik Art4

Limited Edition Memphis Post-Modern Porcelain Teapot and Cups by J. Mihalik Art4

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and beautiful limited edition Memphis style post-modern porcelain teapot and and six cups by Juraj Mihalik for Art4 Ceramics of Slovakia, circa 1980s. The set in very good cond...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain

20th Century Spanish Silver Rococo Style Tea and Coffee Service
20th Century Spanish Silver Rococo Style Tea and Coffee Service

20th Century Spanish Silver Rococo Style Tea and Coffee Service

Located in London, GB

20th century Spanish silver Rococo style tea and coffee service, Spanish, 20th century Kettle on stand: Height 44cm, width 23cm, depth 16cm Milk jug: Height 12cm, width 13cm, depth 9cm Comprising of a solid silver tray, teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, milk jug, strainer, and large kettle...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Modern Pewter Tea Pot Kettle Holland KMD Cane Handle
Mid Century Modern Pewter Tea Pot Kettle Holland KMD Cane Handle

Mid Century Modern Pewter Tea Pot Kettle Holland KMD Cane Handle

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern pewter tea pot or kettle by Holland KMD. Beautiful sculptural design with cane handle. Dimensions: 4.75" H x 9.75" D x 5.5" diameter. P...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

Silver-Plated Art Deco Coffee & Tea Set
Silver-Plated Art Deco Coffee & Tea Set

Silver-Plated Art Deco Coffee & Tea Set

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's Italian Art Deco silver-plated coffee and tea set with creamer, sugar container and tray. Measurements: Height (tallest item): 8" L...

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1930s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

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.