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Antique Gold Teapot

Unusual antique Edwardian glazed brown and gold teapot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Edwardian glazed brown & gold teapot having a quality brown glazed and gold teapot
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Gold Teapot

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Ceramic

Unusual Antique Edwardian glazed brown and gold teapot
Unusual antique Edwardian glazed brown and gold teapot
$165 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6.3 in W 5.12 in D 7.49 in
Japanese teapot, Meiji period
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Japanese teapot in bronze with decorations in silver. Meiji period (1868 -1912), circa 1880. H
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1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Gold Teapot

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Silver, Bronze

Antique Japanese teapot, Meiji period
Japanese teapot, Meiji period
$777
H 4.73 in W 6.11 in D 4.73 in
1930s Indu Bronze Teapot
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s indu bronze teapot.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

Antique 1930s Indu Bronze Teapot
1930s Indu Bronze Teapot
$1,908
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Chinese Antique Qianlong Mark Gold Inlay Bronze Teapot
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An interesting antique Chinese, Qianlong mark bronze teapot with gilded overlay probably dating
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold, 1690-1720
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely shaped teapot in round and moulded shape. With flower scene. Additional information
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Small Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold Panels
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small teapot, square, rounded body on flat unglazed base. Curved handle and a short straight spout
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17th Century Japanese Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze, Copper

Antique Edo Period Early 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Teapot. Sharing with you this unusual shaped and small teapot from the edo period
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17th Century Edo Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Early 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Teapot. Round teapot with curved spout and round side handle. Also a round lid with
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17th Century Edo Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Early Mason s Ironstone Teapot Stand in Fence, Rock and Gold Flower Ptn
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good teapot stand in the fence, rock and gold flower pattern made by Mason's
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Gold Teapot

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Ironstone

Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Chinese Bronze Daoist Figure on Small Teapot - 1930s Antique - Asian decoration Measures
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Gold Teapot

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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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19th Century Chinese Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze, Copper

19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Iron Teapot with Bronze Lid
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese iron teapot with bronze lid. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century Size: Height
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19th Century Japanese Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze, Iron

19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Iron Teapot with Bronze Lid
19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Iron Teapot with Bronze Lid
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.8 in W 6.82 in D 6.11 in
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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19th Century Chinese Antique Gold Teapot

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Copper, Bronze

Antique Bronze Teapot with Phoenix Lid Asian Art Collectible, China 1900s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Xuande. Measures: Height 12.5 cm (5 in). Antique Bronze Teapot with Mythical Motif – Exquisite Hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

Golden Porcelain Teapot with Snake Decoration, KPM c. 1800
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Greding, DE
Rare teapot made of gold-patinated porcelain with surrounding snake decoration. The serpentine body
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Early 1800s Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Bronze Teapots with Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
Six Japanese Meiji period bronze teapots from the late 19th century, sold individually. Created in
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

French Porcelain Tete a Tete Tea Set Circa 1875
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant 19th century porcelain in white gold and crimson raspberry. The teapot with lid, sugar bowl
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Jules Vieillard Cie Manufacture, Japanese-style Tea Service
By Amedee de Caranza
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
enamels on a green background sprinkled with gold. It comprises a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Gold Teapot

Materials

Faience

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Spode Teapot Stand in Blue and Gold
By Spode
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
Spode teapot stand in blue with gold leaf pattern and edging. Marked on the back 'Spode 2721.'
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Antique Spode Teapot Stand in Blue and Gold
H 0.5 in W 7 in D 5.75 in
French White Porcelain with Gold Accent Teapot
Located in Pataskala, OH
I just had to bring this lovely teapot home with me when I found it tucked back in the corner of a
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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Worcester Teapot Stand, White with Gold Flowers, Blue and Gold Border
By Royal Worcester
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
Worcester teapot stand, white with gold flower decoration, blue and gold border.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Two Teapots With Lids, in Chinese Porcelain
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
featuring floral motifs in vibrant shades of blue, red, pink, green, and gold. The teapots have an elegant
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Late 18th Century Chinese Rococo Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Two Teapots With Lids, in Chinese Porcelain
Two Teapots With Lids, in Chinese Porcelain
H 5.12 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Chinese Carnelian and Enamel with Bronze Filigree Teapot
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this unmatchable Chinese teapot made of carnelian stone with enameled bronze and filigree
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Gold Teapot

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Carnelian, Bronze, Enamel

School of Professor Koloman Moser Tea and Coffee Set Vienna circa 1902
By Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
SCHOOL OF PROF. KOLOMAN MOSER TEA AND COFFEE SET consisting of: coffeepot and teapot, two
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Gold Teapot

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Gold

Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris Tea Service with Monogram
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
. Beautiful elegantly hand decorated with gold leaf lines and the teapots, cups and saucers personally
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1840s French Empire Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Magnificent and Rare KPM Berlin Porcelain Tea Coffee Service, circa 1900
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
military before WWI. Made in Neuosier or Rocaille with hand painted fine gold decoration. Very good
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Late 19th Century Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

1930 s Indu Bronze Single Teapot
Located in Marbella, ES
1930's Indu Bronze Single Teapot.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

1930
s Indu Bronze Single Teapot
1930
s Indu Bronze Single Teapot
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Etched Bronze Chinese Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
scrollwork. On one side of the teapot is a laughing young boy shown beside an idiom for continual wealth and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

Etched Bronze Chinese Teapot, c. 1900
Etched Bronze Chinese Teapot, c. 1900
H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.25 in
Antique American Impressionist Painting Teapot Framed Red, White, Gold Framed
Located in Buffalo, NY
An antique American oil painting depicting a beautiful teapot behind an ornate curtain. This
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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Antique Gold Teapot

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Satsuma Tea Set Japanese Sugar Bowl, Teapot 24k Gold Tea Set
Located in Bastogne, BE
with 24K gold. There is a stigma. In excellent condition. Composition: 1. Big Teapot - 20.2
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1920s Japanese Antique Gold Teapot

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Gold

Meissen, Antique Teapot with Colourful Floral Decorations and Gold 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, antique teapot with colourful floral decorations and gold. 19th century. hand painted in
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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Antique 1740-1760 Chinese Porcelain Teapot China Gold Decoration Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fine 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Teapot – ca. 1740–1760 – Exceptional Decoration Up for sale
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Paris White Porcelain Teapot
Located in CA, CA
A Paris white porcelain and gold gilt neoclassical teapot, dating from the early 19th century. The
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Textured Japanese Tetsubin Teapot with Lotus Bud Knob, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a dotted, textured surface and an elegant arched handle, this Japanese teapot was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze, Iron

Silver Teapot with Drip Cap, Master Feature "K and S", Year 1878
Located in Chorzów, PL
Silver teapot with a drip cap with gilded elements, the master's attribute "K and S". Sample
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Gold Teapot

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Gold, Silver

Vintage Green Porcelain Tea Set
Located in Milano, IT
teapot, 1 sugar bowl and 1 creamer. The set is made entirely of green porcelain with gold leaf inserts
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Vintage Green Porcelain Tea Set
Vintage Green Porcelain Tea Set
H 7.09 in W 11.03 in D 8.27 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Bachelor or Tete-a-tete Tea Set Ivory Handle
By Nathan Hayes
Located in VALENZA, IT
satin gold finish. The teapot has an ivory handle. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of each
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1890s English Victorian Antique Gold Teapot

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Thailand Solid Silver Gilt Niello Enamel Betel Bowls, Siam, c1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
National Museum and the V&A (The Arts of Thailand, silver and gold repoussé teapot.) The process of
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19th Century Thai Antique Gold Teapot

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Silver

Antique Meissen Teapot with Gold and Flower Decoration, 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen teapot with gold and flower decoration, 19th century. Measures: 24 x 16.5 cm. 1st
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19th Century German Victorian Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Japanese Teapot, Late 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A cast bronze teapot in the shape of a hut.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

Japanese Teapot, Late 19th Century
Japanese Teapot, Late 19th Century
H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 5.52 in
Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Gold-Filled Figural Teapot Watch Fob / Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Aesthetic Movement charm or fob. With a gold-filled body. In the form of a teapot
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Teapot

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Gold-filled

Japanese Meiji Period Hand Painted Gold Chikaramachi "A Thousand Faces" Teapot
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare late Meiji era Teapot featuring the hand-painted "Thousand Faces" scholars design by
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Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Gold Teapot

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Ceramic

Japanese Exceptional Gilded Metal Cloisonné Teapot, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
gilded in gold and the teapot is not marked. Offered in excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Gold Teapot

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Metal

Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze and Cooper Teapot with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze and copper teapot with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

Early Worcester Blue Scale Teapot Stand
By Royal Worcester
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A richly colored and precisely decorated Dr. Wall period teapot and matching under plate which is a
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gold Teapot

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Gold

American Eagle Decorated Chinese Export Teapot
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Scarce teapot with the symbol of a new nation. There is a similar example pictured in MASTERPIECES
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Gold Teapot

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Enamel, Gold

Worcester "Duke of Thynne" Teapot and Stand
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A treat for the eye. The pattern was created for the Duke of Thynne and produced before our War of Independence. Scenic vignettes, naturalistic fruit and superbly applied gilding spe...
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gold Teapot

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Gold

Coalport Teapot Stand in Gold and White
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
Coalport teapot stand in gold, white and a tiny bit of red.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gold Teapot

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Porcelain

Japanese Gilt Satsuma Tripod Teapot
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A finely decorated Japanese gilt Satsuma tripod teapot painted with a panel of four Japanese
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Gold Teapot

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Gold, Enamel

Solid Sterling Silver Korean Teapot
Located in Vancouver, BC
Korean sterling silver teapot with gold character inlays. Chain secures lid to body. Sterling mark
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Early 20th Century Korean Art Deco Antique Gold Teapot

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Solid Sterling Silver Korean Teapot
Solid Sterling Silver Korean Teapot
H 9.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gold Teapot

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Spanish Colonial Sunburst Light Fixture in Carved Wood with Amber Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcarved pine wood sunburst or starburst ceiling light fixture with amber glass globe lampshade. Spain, 1940s This ceiling light pendant lamp has an eye-catching construction. The...
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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Gold Teapot

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Glass, Wood, Pine

French Deco Style Circle Rug in Multicolor Abstract Patterns by Rug Kilim
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug Kilim’s modern selections, a 6’ circle rug relishing a contemporary take on rare French Deco inspiration. The iconic vision enjoys a multitude of colors coming tog...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Antique Gold Teapot

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Wool

A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest s cross
Located in Norton, MA
A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross. The front side is decorated with a relief depiction of Jesus Christ. Inscription in Church Slavonic on the backside: Image, be ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Gold Teapot

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Copper

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden chair from the Ivory Coast of Africa. This can also be used as a low side table. A piece of art. This chair was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese ...
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19th Century Ivorian Primitive Antique Gold Teapot

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
Antique African Wooden Chair or Side Table
$690
H 8.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Gold Teapot

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Elm

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Gold Teapot

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Coral

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
$10,331
H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gold Teapot

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Cedar

German Pforzheim 1920 Guilloche Blue Enamel Round Box In .935 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled round box. Fabulous German early 20th century enamel box, created in Pforzheim Germany, circa 1920. This beautiful box was carefully crafted at the workshop of ...
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1920s German Edwardian Antique Gold Teapot

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Japanese Bronze Jardiniere with Bird Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large round Meiji bronze jardiniere with rooster decoration, accented with geometric shapes around the rim and foliate designs around the birds. Very good overall condition, w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gold Teapot

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Bronze

Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the shape of a sakura - cherry blos...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gold Teapot

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Brass, Enamel

Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming decorative stool / chair for the modern interior. This is a multi functional item that can be used as a stool, pedestal or table. Hand crafted in Africa in the early ...
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Early 20th Century African Organic Modern Antique Gold Teapot

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Wood, Oak

Chinese Antique General s Armoire
Located in Somis, CA
A huge General's armoire from Shan Xi province, China's ancient frontier and trade post. Commanding at over 5' wide with solid structure and bold features, this exceptional piece dem...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Gold Teapot

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Wood

Chinese Antique General
s Armoire
Chinese Antique General
s Armoire
$1,800 Sale Price
67% Off
H 66.5 in W 61 in D 24.5 in
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Crafted in Ettore Zaccari's own workshop in Italy during the 1930s, this exquisite lounge sofa is a testament to the remarkable skill and artistry of its creator. The sofa is finishe...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Gold Teapot

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Fabric, Ash

Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
$10,113
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Mughal Style Watercolor on Paper Painting Depicting a King and His Harem, Framed
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage Mughal style Indian painting depicting the king's harem, in custom giltwood frame. This exquisite small vintage painting, inspired by the Mughal style, offers a capti...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Antique Gold Teapot

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Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Moooi Large Flowergarden Night Round Rug in Wool with Blind Hem Finish
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Antique Gold Teapot

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Wool

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Antique Gold Teapot For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique gold teapot you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique gold teapot for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and porcelain. Your living room may not be complete without an antique gold teapot — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique gold teapot bearing Regency, Art Deco or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique gold teapot has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Worcester, Coalport Porcelain and Mason's Ironstone are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Gold Teapot?

The average selling price for an antique gold teapot at 1stDibs is $740, while they’re typically $204 on the low end and $10,119 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Gold 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.