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Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot
Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot

Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver side-handled chocolate pot; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique early 18th century ...

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1710s French George I Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

20th-Century Chinese Jade Tea Set- 9 Pieces
20th-Century Chinese Jade Tea Set- 9 Pieces

20th-Century Chinese Jade Tea Set- 9 Pieces

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Vintage Chinese Jade tea set. It was hand made and hand carved with beautiful Chinese traditional carving works on it. It has 6 cups together with on teapot ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

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Jade

Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan
Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan

Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Oriental Chinese red & gold hand painted porcelain tea set marked “Made in Japan.” Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will ha...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Simple Coffee Container Silver Green Stone Artisanal Natalia Criado
Contemporary Simple Coffee Container Silver Green Stone Artisanal Natalia Criado

Contemporary Simple Coffee Container Silver Green Stone Artisanal Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Experience the art of pouring with grace and elegance using our Simple Coffee Container, a plated brass jug expertly crafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The top features...

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2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stone, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Le Mieux 7 Piece 24kt Gold Porcelain Set
Le Mieux 7 Piece 24kt Gold Porcelain Set

Le Mieux 7 Piece 24kt Gold Porcelain Set

$2,850Sale Price / set|25% Off

Le Mieux 7 Piece 24kt Gold Porcelain Set

By Le Mieux

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a stunning Le Mieux 7 Piece 24kt gold Porcelain set. Marked for “Le Mieux China …. 24karat gold … hand decorated” The Set consists of a...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Afternoon Tea Set, French, Ceramic, Serving Tray, Cups, Art Deco Taste
Vintage Afternoon Tea Set, French, Ceramic, Serving Tray, Cups, Art Deco Taste

Vintage Afternoon Tea Set, French, Ceramic, Serving Tray, Cups, Art Deco Taste

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cabaret afternoon tea set. A French, ceramic serving tray and tea cups in Art Deco revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. Striking and temptin...

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1990s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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

Karolina Porcelain Coffee Service, Poland, 1950s / 1960s
Karolina Porcelain Coffee Service, Poland, 1950s / 1960s

Karolina Porcelain Coffee Service, Poland, 1950s / 1960s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain coffee set, a rare design of the Karolina set from the mid-twentieth century. The service includes a jug, milk jug, sugar bowl, 6 cups and 6 saucers. One saucer has more...

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1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado
Contemporary Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado

Contemporary Silver Plated Lapis Lazuli Stone Milk Container by Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Pour your warm milk with grace and elegance using our milk lapis, a plated brass vessel crafted in italy with precision turning techniques. The exquisite stone handle in lapis lazuli...

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2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate

18th Century Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
18th Century Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy

18th Century Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy

By Michael Plummer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has a navette, paneled shaped form. The body of this silver tea caddy box is embellished with bands of bright cut engraved volute spiraling leaf ornamentation on a matte background to the upper and lower portions; these bands flank a plain undulating bordered panel. The ornamentation to the surface of the caddy alternates with panels of concave vertical fluted decoration. This antique Georgian tea caddy is retains the original hallmarked flush hinged covers; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is embellished with further bright cut engraved undulating borders accented with bud motifs, in addition to simplified borders paralleling the domed paneled portion; the domed portions reflects the incurved shape of the body. This impressive cover is surmounted with a cast sterling silver urn style finial, in the Classic Adams style. The caddy retains the original fitted fully working lock and functional key. This sterling silver tea caddy is a highly desirable shape and style. Condition: This Georgian silver tea caddy...

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1790s English George III Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1930 Jean E Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
1930 Jean E Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Rosewood

1930 Jean E Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Rosewood

By Jean Puiforcat, Puiforcat

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee service with cut sides in sterling pure silver and rosewood sockets by Puiforcat created in the 1930s. Service comprising: - a coffe pot of 16 cm x...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heather Mexican Mexico Sterling Silver Tea Set 4pc with Tray #1795 Hollowware
Heather Mexican Mexico Sterling Silver Tea Set 4pc with Tray #1795 Hollowware

Heather Mexican Mexico Sterling Silver Tea Set 4pc with Tray #1795 Hollowware

By Heather Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful Mexican sterling four-piece tea set with a rectangular tray. The tea set is marked Heather sterling. The sterling tray has two handles, measures 19" x 15 1/4", and weighs 6...

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tea caddy made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tea caddy has an octagonal panelled form. The surface of this fine silver tea caddy box is plain and unembellished. This antique sterling silver tea caddy retains the original hallmarked domed hinged cover surmounted with the original cast sterling silver scroll decorated loop handle/finial. The anterior edge of the cover features a plain rounded thumbpiece. This exceptional example of Victorian silverware retains the original gilded interior. This impressive box was crafted by the renowned London silversmith Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd. Condition This antique silver tea...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Samuel Alcock Teapot, Emerald Green "Writhen" Shape, ca 1826
Samuel Alcock Teapot, Emerald Green "Writhen" Shape, ca 1826

Samuel Alcock Teapot, Emerald Green "Writhen" Shape, ca 1826

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

A teapot with cover in the “writhen” shape, emerald green ground with white and pale yellow trailing florals. We have a milk jug in a nearly identical pattern available, please see ...

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1820s English Rococo Revival Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

American Mid Century Modern California design Coffee Tea Set Atomic Age
American Mid Century Modern California design Coffee Tea Set Atomic Age

American Mid Century Modern California design Coffee Tea Set Atomic Age

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical rare set of 6 cups, sugar creamer, and caddy set by California pottery Leucadia Vadna Ware , great condition each coup has a different color beautiful rare hard to find set...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Royal Doulton 3 Piece "Reynard The Fox" Chocolate Service, c. 1950-60
Royal Doulton 3 Piece "Reynard The Fox" Chocolate Service, c. 1950-60

Royal Doulton 3 Piece "Reynard The Fox" Chocolate Service, c. 1950-60

By Royal Doulton

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Chocolate service consisting of tall light house chocolate pot, creamer, and open sugar container. Each piece bears the figure of a fox and is fitted with handles in the form of a ri...

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Mid-20th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Samuel Alcock Teacup Trio, Very Fine Hand Painted Landscapes, ca 1831
Samuel Alcock Teacup Trio, Very Fine Hand Painted Landscapes, ca 1831

Samuel Alcock Teacup Trio, Very Fine Hand Painted Landscapes, ca 1831

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

A beautiful "true trio" consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer, with a white ground, cobalt blue and gilt rims and very fine hand painted landscapes. Pattern 3649 Year: c...

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1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Large Ceramic Elephant teapot, hand made in South Africa
Large Ceramic Elephant teapot, hand made in South Africa

Large Ceramic Elephant teapot, hand made in South Africa

By Wiseman Ndlovu

Located in North Miami, FL

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of African culture with Wiseman Ceramics' Elephant Teapot, a masterpiece handcrafted in South Africa. Sculpted by the talented George-Thabo and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Christofle Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Set
Christofle Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Set

Christofle Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Set

By Christofle

Located in Miami, FL

Lovely coffee and tea set by Christofle of France. Marked Christofle Makers Mark and Coll Gallia. Made between 1968 and 1974. A-441-335

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1960s French Victorian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

20th Century Italian Sterlig Silver Tea-Coffee Set in Art Deco' Style
20th Century Italian Sterlig Silver Tea-Coffee Set in Art Deco' Style

20th Century Italian Sterlig Silver Tea-Coffee Set in Art Deco' Style

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Art Deco style sterling silver tea and coffee service. The body shape is square and completely smooth, polished with pumice stone. Two square-section sterling silver wires were solde...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bauhaus Art Deco Silver Metal Teapot
Bauhaus Art Deco Silver Metal Teapot

Bauhaus Art Deco Silver Metal Teapot

By Bauhaus

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Bauhaus Art Deco Silver Metal Teapot This teapot features a distinctly Bauhaus-influenced design, characterized by geometric simplicity and functionality. The body is a segmented sph...

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20th Century German Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

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

Orange Glazed Ceramic Majolica Coffee or Tea Set for Four
Orange Glazed Ceramic Majolica Coffee or Tea Set for Four

Orange Glazed Ceramic Majolica Coffee or Tea Set for Four

Located in Barcelona, ES

Coffee or tea sea set orange design, Spain, 1960s. Cool set of hand-painted glazed ceramic orange shaped tea, coffee or breakfast serving set fo...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Nils Kähler Huge Decorative Ceramic Teapot Brutalist Unglazed, HAK Denmark 1950s
Nils Kähler Huge Decorative Ceramic Teapot Brutalist Unglazed, HAK Denmark 1950s

Nils Kähler Huge Decorative Ceramic Teapot Brutalist Unglazed, HAK Denmark 1950s

By Herman A. Kahler Keramik

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Decorative vintage Danish huge teapot by Nils Kähler for the ceramic workshop Herman August Kähler (HAK). Made ca. 1950s. This is a rare piece. The budded shape with soft curves p...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

English Rococo Pyriform Coffee Pot, Sheffield Silver, 1750s
English Rococo Pyriform Coffee Pot, Sheffield Silver, 1750s

English Rococo Pyriform Coffee Pot, Sheffield Silver, 1750s

Located in Kenilworth, IL

English Old Sheffield Rococo pyriform coffee pot with carved boxwood handle. The foot, lid rim, and lid finial are cast in a reel molding. Rococo engraving and developed Rococo spout...

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Mid-18th Century English Rococo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sheffield Plate

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

Black Danish Minimalist Teapot & Warmer by Per Rehfeldt for Søholm

By Per Rehfeldt

Located in Esbjerg, DK

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

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1990s Danish Minimalist Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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

Set of 13 English Victorian Porcelain Bamboo Tea Set
Set of 13 English Victorian Porcelain Bamboo Tea Set

Set of 13 English Victorian Porcelain Bamboo Tea Set

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 13 English Victorian beige porcelain and gilt rimmed 13 piece tea set with faux bamboo design (Royal Worcester)(pitcher, creamer, sugar, 5 cups, 5 saucers) (PRICED AS SET)

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

William IVth C J Mason’s Porcelain Milk Jug or Pitcher Pattern 223, circa 1830
William IVth C J Mason’s Porcelain Milk Jug or Pitcher Pattern 223, circa 1830

William IVth C J Mason’s Porcelain Milk Jug or Pitcher Pattern 223, circa 1830

By C.J. Mason 1

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an early English porcelain Milk Jug or Pitcher, made by C. J. Mason (The same factory who produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-1835. The...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

By Raymond Loewy, Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal

Located in Miami, FL

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

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Gilt Green Pink Ivy and Rose Plates Cups and Saucers
Pair Gilt Green Pink Ivy and Rose Plates Cups and Saucers

Pair Gilt Green Pink Ivy and Rose Plates Cups and Saucers

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Pair gilt green pink ivy and rose plates cups and saucers. Pair antique Derby porcelain breakfast or tea sets in vibrant green and soft pink with gilt vine details and rims. Two cups...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso or Tea Set by Lagardo Tackett
Espresso or Tea Set by Lagardo Tackett

Espresso or Tea Set by Lagardo Tackett

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The Lagardo Tackett tea or espresso set of cups and saucers is a stunning blend of artistry and functionality. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these sets are a testament...

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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Gilt Tea Fountain by Odiot
Silver Gilt Tea Fountain by Odiot

Silver Gilt Tea Fountain by Odiot

By Odiot

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver-Gilt Tea Foundation Maison Odiot Late 19th century Few silversmiths in history rival the prestige of Maison Odiot, and this monumental silver-gilt tea fountain stands among t...

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Late 19th Century French Antique 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

Vintage Royal Copenhagen Denmark Porcelain Quaking Grass Coffee Service
Vintage Royal Copenhagen Denmark Porcelain Quaking Grass Coffee Service

Vintage Royal Copenhagen Denmark Porcelain Quaking Grass Coffee Service

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Chicago, IL

A fine vintage Danish porcelain set. Pieces Signed on underside. Service of eight with small cake plates. All with artistic decoration to the porcelain. Porcelain is a ivory color (h...

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

Materials

Porcelain

Liberty & Co. Tea Service
Liberty & Co. Tea Service

Liberty & Co. Tea Service

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage early 20th century tea service with serving tray is designed & produced by “Liberty & Co.”. The high polished pewter pieces are decorated with...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Pewter

1930s Nickel Silver Art Deco Coffee/Tea Service Set With Milk and Cream Pourer
1930s Nickel Silver Art Deco Coffee/Tea Service Set With Milk and Cream Pourer

1930s Nickel Silver Art Deco Coffee/Tea Service Set With Milk and Cream Pourer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This 1930s set includes one large and two smaller pieces, each featuring ball-topped lids, triangular handles, detailed hinges, and engraved linear patterns along the edges. Large: ...

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1930s Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot China Chine de Commande Qianlong Period
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot China Chine de Commande Qianlong Period

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot China Chine de Commande Qianlong Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice example of chine de commande porcelain. This pot is of larger size and is finely shaped. With a delicate painting of flowers. Additional information: Material: Porcelain...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Scandinavian Porcelain Bing & Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6
Scandinavian Porcelain Bing & Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6

Scandinavian Porcelain Bing & Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6

By Bing & Grøndahl

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of six (6) Scandinavian Danish Copenhagen Porcelain coffee espresso or tea demitasse cups and saucers with bird design, by Bing & Grondahl, circa early to mid-20th ce...

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite 1920s Hand-Painted Porcelain Tea Set with Gold Gilding (3 Pieces)
Exquisite 1920s Hand-Painted Porcelain Tea Set with Gold Gilding (3 Pieces)

Exquisite 1920s Hand-Painted Porcelain Tea Set with Gold Gilding (3 Pieces)

Located in PARIS, FR

This stunning 1920s porcelain tea set is a timeless addition to any collection. Comprising three elegant pieces—a teapot, a creamer, and a sugar bowl—it showcases exceptional craftsm...

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20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Stig Lindberg, Coq, Gustavsberg
Stig Lindberg, Coq, Gustavsberg

Stig Lindberg, Coq, Gustavsberg

$75Sale Price / set|24% Off

Stig Lindberg, Coq, Gustavsberg

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product Description: The coq-series by Stig Lindberg is very appealing to the eye. The light-brown color will make it look good on almost any table. Interesting is that the black de...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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.