Ceramic Tea Sets

A post modernist tea set by Marek Cecula. Glazed ceramic, ca' 1980's.

KPM, Berlin. Seven Royal Ivory tea cups with saucers in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration. 1920s. The cup measures: 9.3 x 5.5 cm. Sauc...

These five small cup and saucer sets, and one additional saucer, were made by the well known Royal Crown Derby maker of England and date to appro...

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

A very nicely decorated teapot. Qianlong period. Great decoration in Famille Rose / Fencai palette. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Per...

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...

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...

Chinese export blue and white porcelain milk pitcher.  

Assembled Set of 4 English Porcelain Teacups Documenting the Century-Long Design Cycle of Historicist Replication of manufacture. An intellectually engaging and highly visual assembled estate set of four (4) original English fine bone china teacups, offering a stunning realization of how historicist design cycles operate across centuries. Each piece is bound by a shared, elegant Neo-Classical revival motif, featuring a vibrant, hand-painted mint-green laurel leaf garland running along the interior rim, paired with stylized yellow marigolds expertly detailed in textured overglaze enamels on the exterior walls. This curated lot moves beyond mere functionality, serving as a striking physical manifestation of the fashionable replication cycle within British ceramic history. It captures the exact moment where early 20th-century luxury potteries consciously looked backward to recreate the ultimate successes of the 19th century, creating an incredible layered narrative of family preservation and design evolution: Two (2) Early Victorian Originators (circa 1840): True 19th-century antique examples, completely free of factory marks but featuring characteristic unglazed foot rings, period kiln ring aging, and hand-painted iron-red pattern markings. These are highly collected early porcelain bodies likely produced by Minton or Ridgway. Two (2) Art Deco Reproductions (circa 1930): Produced nearly a century later by Thomas C. Wild & Co. under the prestigious Royal Albert Crown China marquee. These pieces serve as a physical testament to the enduring appeal of the original design, manufactured as exact historical reproductions to supplement and preserve the legacy of the original 1840s family heirloom set. They bear the official printed green crown factory back stamp with the founding partner's initials ("T.C.W."). All four cups are finished with ornate, gold-gilt multi-scroll double handles. Boasting a gentle, beautifully matched vintage fading and a soft historical patina to the gilding, this set provides an immediate luxury conversation prompt for interior designers and curators. It is highly sought after for upscale afternoon tea services or curated kitchen hutch styling. Creator: Royal Albert & Attributed to Minton / Ridgway (Staffordshire, England) Pattern Number: 5016Date of Manufacture: Circa 1840 & Circa 1930 Materials: Fine Bone China, Hand-Applied Overglaze Enamels, Gold Leaf In the ceramics world, bone china is a premium, specialized branch of the porcelain family tree that contains animal bone ash. Because of this, your four cups are divided into two distinct historical porcelain categories: The 2 Royal Albert Cups (Top Row): These are Fine Bone China. They are made from a 20th-century refined porcelain paste containing over 30% bone ash. This formula gives them a highly uniform, brilliant white transparency and a lightweight feel. The 2 Early Victorian Cups (Bottom Row): These are Early English Soft-Paste Porcelain or early bone china blends. In the 1840s, British potteries like Minton and Ridgway were still using traditional, thicker porcelain clays. This older formula is more substantial, slightly creamier in base color, and shows circular gray kiln marks on the bottom from being fired on primitive ceramic stands. Quantity: Assembled Set of 4 Cups Condition: Very good antique/vintage condition. The porcelain bodies remain structurally sound across the entire set with no chips, cracks, or hairline fractures. The surfaces exhibit an attractive, light historical fading to the pattern and gentle age-appropriate wear to the gilt accents, underscoring their multi-generational character. 1. The Dynamic Weight Pairing The Royal Albert Cups: Weigh 109g and 95g. The Minton Cups...

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...

Lovely set with fishermen. In the style of Frederik Van Frytom. Very thinly potted. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: Edo perio...

A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. Have an example in private collection and this is the second one have seen in 10 years. Additional information: Mate...

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

This vintage ceramic teapot from the 1980s features a striking black surface accented with fine white line detailing, creating a timeless modern aesthetic. The clean graphic decorati...

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

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...

Very rare Kangxi Famille Verte Tea Set with Ruyi decoration for the SE Asian market. Marked with a Lozenge with ribbons. Large dish with similar ruyi design is pictured in; Ströber,...

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...

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

Set of porcelain dishes by Richard Ginori. Mid-20th Century. It comprises: 7 dishes 2 serving plates 2 Tureens Marked on base. Good condition.

Vintage coffee set designed by Kontrollstelle for Rosenthal Germany. The porcelain set comes in a bone white and taupe colorway. A complete serving...

KPM, Berlin. Tea service for 12 people in hand painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration, circa 1930. Consisting of 12 teacups with saucer...

Mid-Century Modern ceramic coffee or tea pot and mug set. Includes one large coffee or teapot and 10 matching mugs. With its whimsical Mid-Century Modern graphics of a winking eye sun lion...

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

Lovely Chinese Porcelain Tea set in rouge de fer style. 1 of the cups is different. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Re...

This is a 16- piece coffee / teapot set designed by Riccardo Schweizer and produced by Pagnossin Ceramica, Italy, 1970s. They are made in ceramic and their ...

KPM, Berlin. Six Royal Ivory tea cups with saucers in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration. 1920s. The cup measures: 9.3 x 5.5 cm. Sauce...

The beautiful set comprised of a tea or coffee pot, a cream jug and a sugar bowl with lid and thirteen cups and saucers, each piece with gilded borders. Exquisite ceramic, a make pr...

Rare teapot made of gold-patinated porcelain with surrounding snake decoration. The serpentine body winds around the oval smooth belly of the pot and form...

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

Porcelain set, Rosslau China Blau. Breakfast set from the Hermann Schomburg & Söhne Porzellan Rosslau manufacture, China Blau collection. Very good condi...

Dark purple toned pitcher. Stamped on underside.

Nice edo/kangxi period tea bowl and saucer with imari floral and animal decoration. Its a marriage, combination between 2 sets. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery...

Lovely set from the qing period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 – 1912) Japanese Style...

A rare, good conditioned Armorial decorated, and quality painted chocolate pot. Qianlong/Jiaqing Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Perio...

Refined set of six cups and saucers in fine Ginori porcelain. The cups and saucers are decorated with colorful floral motifs, lending a touch of elegance to the set. The saucers have...

Porcelain Pitchers by Largardo Tackett, Marked on underside.

“Struttin Down 5th Avenue" Signed three piece tea set with lidded teapot & sugar and open creamer. This is the large set, the teapot being 11-1/4" high, in Lambert's signature black...

A French tea set from the 19th century, with foliage-adorned majolica basket and handle. Created in France during the 19th century, this rare tea set char...

Royal Doulton, England. Twelve Fairfax teacups with saucers and a cream jug in porcelain with hand-painted flowers in gold. Mid-20th century. The cup measures: 10 x 6.7 cm. Sauce...

Rosenthal, Germany, a set of three large teacups and matching porcelain saucers. Thin white porcelain with gold decoration. 1903. In excellent condition...

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...

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...

A very nice example of chine de commande style with sepia and pink color. 1 bowl (broken one) is different. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Emperor: Qianlong (...

Mid-century Modern cream-colored stoneware teapot Franco Bucci (Colbordolo, 1933 - Pesaro, 2002), Production Laboratorio Pesaro, Italy ca. 1970 H 14 cm - 22 × 30 cm Hand-Signed ...

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: Porc...

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: Porc...

Lovely set of Japanese porcelain Imari. Additional information: Material: Porcelain Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th century Edo Period (1603–1867) Condition: Perfect Dimension...

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...

Exquisite Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain short stem cup, in bright red, blue and green colors and generous gold application that are characteristics of Ko-Imari Porcelain ca...

Six Royal Copenhagen Frijsenborg teacups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold edge. 1950s. The cup measures: 10 x 5 cm. Sa...

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...

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. 11 Romanze blue flower teacups with saucers. 1960s. The cup measures: 10.7 x 5.5 cm. Saucer diameter: 15.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service. Teapot with heater for tealight candles and creamer decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s. ...

Antique Chinese Qianlong period set of cups and saucers. Fine potting and handpainting. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blue & White ...

A rare and highly collectible Lorna Bailey Pagoda Garden Moon Teapot, produced at the Old Ellgreave Pottery in Burslem, Staffordshire, in 1998. This unusual moon-shaped teapot featu...

A set of six KP, Karlskrona (Sweden) tea cups with saucers in cream-colored porcelain with gold decoration. Classic style. 1930s/1940s. Marked. In perfect condition. Cup: D 9.6 cm. w...

A very nicely decorated teapot. Qianlong period. Great decoration in Famille Rose / Iron red. Very nice colors. With a highly unusual figural decoration in iron red of two figures i...

Very nice edo period example in nice condition, 18th century A Japanese pair of Kakiemon tea bowls / chocolate cups. Marked on all pieces. Additional information: Material: Porcela...

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: Porcela...