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English Victorian Pewter Teapot
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian pewter tall and slender tea pot with 4 small feet and floral finial
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Pewter

Bellevue Rye Floral Design Art Pottery Teapot Cover
By Rye Pottery
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
in Rye, Sussex and dating from the 19th century. Typical of Rye pottery the earthenware teapot is in
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Antique Qianlong Mark Gold Inlay Bronze Teapot
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
from the latter 19th century. The teapot is of rounded shape standing on flat rounded base with a a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

English Renaissance Style Pewter Teapot
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style (19th Century) pewter tea pot with fluted finial cover and etched floral
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Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival More Dining and Enterta...

Materials

Pewter

Antique silver plated teapot by Barbour Silver Company, USA, end of the 19th
By Barbour Silver Co.
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique silver plated teapot by Barbour Silver Company, USA, end of the 19th century. Barbour
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Renaissance Style Pewter Teapot
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style (19th Century) pewter tea pot with scroll handle
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Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival More Dining and Enterta...

Materials

Pewter

Antique Copper Brass Indian Mughal Teapot Islamic Decorative Art Décor
Located in London, GB
Antique Copper and Brass Indian Mughal Teapot Islamic Decorative Art Asian Antiques Heavy
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver

Silver tea service with teapot, milk jug, coffee pot sugar bowl
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Tea service with teapot, milk jug, coffee pot and sugar bowl in silver with grooves
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Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Chinese Inscribed Pewter Encased Yixing Stoneware Teapot, Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese inscribed pewter-encased Yixing stoneware teapot Qing dynasty, 19th century Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Pewter

Original Christopher Dresser teapot Elkington Co
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Silver plated Victorian teapot by Elkington & Co designed By Dr Christopher Dresser. A stylish
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Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silve...

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver tea service with coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Plain silver tea service with coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug. Metal
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Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot
By Wedgwood
Located in Sarasota, FL
Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot. The teapot surmounted by figural black crocodile
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Antique Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Tongzhi Porcelain Teapot Marked And from the period (1861-1875)
Located in Bilzen, BE
Antique Chinese porcelain teapot with fine hand-painted decoration, marked with a seal period mark
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Guanxu Porcelain Teapot Marked And from the period (1875-1908)
Located in Bilzen, BE
Antique Chinese porcelain teapot with fine hand-painted decoration, 6-character mark of Guangxu
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Silver teapot with chestnut handle, pearly rim and floral spout motifs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver teapot with chestnut wood handle and knob, pearlescent rim, floral motifs on
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Antique Early 19th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Teapot CO#05
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Taizan Teapot Richly Decorated Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period of ovoid form with slightly domed cover, decorated with monkeys in robes frolicking in a landscape beside a river. Condition Overall Conditio...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Silver teapot w/ engraved plant motifs, wooden handle knob on the hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver teapot with engraved plant motifs, wooden handle and knob on the hinged lid
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Antique 19th Century European Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Cloisonne Teapot Totai
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese porcelain teapot. Early Meiji The body and lid are garnished with thin wire
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot
By William Comyns Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver bachelor teapot; an
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Dragon Tea Set Teapot Cup And Saucer
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Circa the early 20th century. Antique Japanese Enamel Tea Sets For Collectors. Dimensions Largest
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

19thc Rare Sponge Ware Miniature Teapot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early and rare 19thc sponge ware one cup tea pot is in pristine condition.This wonderful little charming piece is a great addition to any collection.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Teapot
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain teapot. By Doccia Porcelain Manufactory circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Teapot CO#06
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Teapot Footed CO#03
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Victorian Majolica “Three-Legged Sailor” Teapot, Attributed William Brownfield
By William Brownfield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
symbol of Britain’s 19th-century maritime power. Rendered in a vibrant palette of cobalt blue, turquoise
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Pottery

Materials

Majolica

Georgian-Style Silver-Plated English Teapot-Chocolate Pot
Located in Prato, Tuscany
difficult to interpret. We can estimate its manufacture around the late 19th century (1870-1880, Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Pottery Pearlware Teapot with Unusual Prattware Orange Flowers
Located in Downingtown, PA
mimic expensive Chinese porcelain after the turn of the 19th century. The overall design has a folky
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Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art Pottery

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Victorian Majolica “Three-Legged Gentleman” Teapot, William Brownfield Sons
By William Brownfield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Majolica “Three-Legged Gentleman” Teapot Attributed to William Brownfield & Sons
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Pottery

Materials

Majolica

Satsuma Japanese Meiji Miniature Enameled Teapot Kozon Mark
By Satsuma
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Japanese Satsuma miniature spool shaped pottery teapot and cover finely hand
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique Woods Ware Wincanton Hand painted Porcelain Teapot
Located in Pomona, CA
Woods Ware Wincanton Teapot from England, hand Painted Circa 1885. This teapot is in very good
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Jacob Petit Limoges Figural Porcelain Teapot Signed c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Jacob Petit Limoges Figural Porcelain Teapot Signed C1880 Measures - 9 1/8" x 8 1/4
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Antique Late 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

China Teapot and Two Jugs Probably by Brown
Located in London, GB
China teapot and two jugs probably by Brown. Large jug height 8 3/4", width including handle 7
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Antique 19th Century Tea Sets

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Period Dragon Footed Teapot CO#04
Located in Norton, MA
Quality work, amazing workmanship with absolutely fine details bronze cloisonné enameled teapot
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Bronze

Chinese Emerald Green Shiwan Pottery Teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese emerald green shiwan pottery teapot, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. In the shape
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Portuguese Silver Tea and Coffee Service 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese silver tea and coffee service 19th Century composed of, teapot, coffee maker, milk jug
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Japanese Satsuma Miniature Tripod Teapot and Cover, Meiji Period
Located in Delft, NL
Japanese Satsuma miniature tripod teapot and cover, Meiji period A circular flattened form
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Antique silver plated teapot by Sheffield, England, 1890-1910s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique silver plated teapot made in Sheffield, England in the 1890-1910s. Silver plated is used to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Cadogan Foo Dog Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Dixon James English Teapot-Chocolate Pot In Silver Plated
By James Dixon Sons
Located in Prato, Tuscany
silver-plated teapot-chocolate bowl; the softly curved elongated form of rich elegance is supported by
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Top Quality Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Teapot and Tray
Located in London, GB
A top quality Aesthetic Movement silver plated teapot and tray. Measures: Teapot height 8 1/2
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Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

English Measham Bargeware Love at Home Teapot on Stand
By Barge Ware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Measham – Bargeware Teapot impressed with the saying, “Love At Home”, England, circa 1880. The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Antique Kutani Tea Service, Japanese, Porcelain, Teapot, Cup Saucer, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Kutani tea service. A Japanese, porcelain 6 person teapot and cups set, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Faceted Teapot engraved Flowers Joseph Angell, 752g Silver, London 1841
By Joseph Angell I John Angell I 1
Located in Paris, FR
This exceptional 19th-century antique Victorian English sterling silver teapot was crafted by
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Antique 19th Century English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Imari Pattern Teapot, English, Ceramic, Decorative Tea Kettle, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Imari pattern teapot. An English, ceramic decorative tea kettle, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Edo/Meiji Period 18/19C Japanese Hirado Teapot Sitting monkey
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
and ware. Size: 24.5x20CM DiameterxHeight Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
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Antique 19th Century Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Sterling Silver Georgian Teapot with Ornate Repousse Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique teapot is unsigned, but originated from England and dates to approximately 1817 and
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Scullery Kettle, English, Copper, Stovetop Teapot, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scullery kettle. An English, copper stovetop teapot, dating to the Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Tableware

Materials

Copper

Antique Spirit Kettle, English, Brass, Teapot, Burner, Arts Crafts, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique spirit kettle. An English, brass teapot on stand with fuel burner, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Brass

Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Teapot, Cream Sugar Set
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This teapot and cream and sugar set were made by the well known Royal Crown Derby maker of England
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mason s Ashworth s Ironstone Teapot in Old Japan Vase Pattern, circa 1875
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Teapot made by Mason's Ironstone during the mid-19th century, when Mason's was
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Black Basalt Teapot Cover Engine Turned Decoration, English Ca 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good black basalt Teapot and cover lid, which we attribute to a Staffordshire Potteries
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

George Jones Majolica Apple Blossom Teapot Basketweave on Turquoise, ca. 1873
By George Jones Sons
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica 'Apple Blossom' Teapot, the pear-shaped teapot and lid molded with blooming
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Dragon Handle Scenic Teapot
By Satsuma
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese Meiji satsuma finely decorated and gilded teapot. Some of the finest hand painted work and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare Mason s Ironstone Miniature Teapot in Fence Japan Pattern, circa 1820
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare Mason's ironstone miniature Teapot in the bold Fence Japan gilded pattern, which we
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot
By Crispin Fuller
Located in London, GB
An Antique George III solid Silver Teapot on Stand decorated with a delicate engraved design on the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Suiteki or water dropper in bronze forming a teapot and its base
Located in PARIS, FR
Small Suiteki in bronze in the form of a tea pot, standing on a small socle with a very interesting bi color patina work. The suiteki is a small container used to hold the water tha...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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19th Century Teapot For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century teapot you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 19th century teapot for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and silver. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century teapot, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 19th century teapot, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Minton, Paul Storr and Belleek Pottery Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful 19th century teapot that is worth considering.

How Much is a 19th Century Teapot?

The average selling price for a 19th century teapot at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $15,777 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 19th Century Teapot
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A good indicator as to whether your teapot is antique is to check the spout holes. If it has three or four, it is likely your piece is an antique. There may also be a maker’s mark on the bottom, which could help identify the date made. Shop a collection of antique goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.