Early 18th Century Tea Sets

An early Meissen porcelain teapot made circa 1715, decorated by a Dutch hausmaler circa 1730-1740. The teapot is decorated in a Kakiemon pa...

A Chinese made tonkin ware gilt- and lacquer cup and saucer China or Japan, Chinese artisans, early 18th century The black-lacquered cup with gilt handles in the shape of sculptured chrysanthemums and a lobbed edge decorated with gilt engraved border, with a gilt foot-ring that fits into the saucer ring, with two cartouches showing partly undercut gilt relief trees and birds on a gilt granulated background, black lacquered bracket-lobed edge, depicting gilt engraved peony scrolls and three cartouches decorated with high relief gilt trees and birds on a gilt granulated background, the centre with engraved chrysanthemum, enclosed by a raised ring upon which the cup fits, around which a circular panel decorated with high gilt relief trees, flowers, birds and a butterfly on a gilt granulated background. Measures: Cup: H. 5.7 x W. 8.5 cm Saucer: Diameter 13 cm Provenance: Collection Felix Schäfer Note: The decoration of the cup and saucer is identical to the slightly smaller cup and saucer...

The saucer set depicts botanical garden, motifs rich in symbolism within east asian culture. Each teabowl depicts scenes, characters and situations are richly depicted inside the sma...

They display central floral motifs surrounded by a variety of botanical patterns including branches and blooms, indicative of classic East Asian ceramic artistry. Period : Qing Dyna...

An impressive Queen Anne Silver Coffee Pot. The Coffee Pot has an engraved armorial on the side, a spout with a hinged cover and a wooden ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 18th century Dutch silver miniature teapot; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century Dutch silver miniature teapot has a circular rounded form. The body of this silver teapot is plain and unembellished. This antique silver teapot is fitted with a push fit domed cover surmounted with a cast silver baluster shaped finial. The teapot is fitted with a fine and impressive cast opposing scrolling handle. This exceptional miniature silver teapot features a plain cast silver swan-necked spout. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this Dutch silver teapot include: National mark: Crowned shield with three Andrew crosses (Amsterdam, minimum of .875 standard) Date letter: F (1716) Maker's mark: Untraced Such period miniature examples of this substantial gauge of silver and quality are rare to the market. Condition This 18th century teapot is a superior gauge of silver and superior quality. The Dutch silver miniature teapot is in exceptional condition. The interior of the teapot has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use. The Dutch hallmarks to the underside of the teapot are very clear, in keeping with age and location. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Dutch silverware...

The teabowl and saucer set depicts botanical elements and butterflies, motifs rich in symbolism within Chinese culture. Butterflies often represent transformation and immortality, wh...