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Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Eggshell Saucers Yongzheng Period Bont, 18 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this unusual Dutch Decorated pair of Chinese Yongzheng Eggshel Porcelain cup and saucer. Top Quality.
References of similar pieces can be found in: European Decoration on Or...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$539 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Yellow
Overglaze Blue Teapot Chine de Commande
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Yongzheng, 18th century, Very fine painting. Yellow glaze and overglaze blue. Very rare combination.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Em...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$2,032 Sale Price
45% Off
Very Rare Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$1,170 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 16 Antique Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Fishermen Teaset Cup Saucer
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fantastic and unually large teaset in Blue and white, all of moulded shape.
Sixteen blue and white porcelain cups and saucers, plus one extra dish
All depict fishermen in a watery l...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$7,213 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Twin-Handled Antique English Silver Plated Samovar, London, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
large vessel used in the preparation of tea, and was made in England in late Victorian London. A type of
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Porcelain Lid Cantonese Foo Dog Chinese Canton Qing Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Lid from a teapot in Canton palette. Qing period.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 19th century
Condition: Chip to r...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$53 Sale Price
46% Off
Antique Porcelain Lid Blue and White Chinese Landscape Qing Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Lid from a teapot in Blue and White palette. Landscape scene. Qing period.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 19th cen...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$78 Sale Price
46% Off
Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very combination of two porcelain pieces;
Edo period, kakiemon figural garden scene
Qing period, Kangxi, Couple with a parasol in garden.
Additional information:
Material: Porcela...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$115 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain QIanlong Fencai Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot. Qianlong period. Great decoration in Famille Rose / Fencai palette.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Per...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$268 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Putti Decorated Teapot Rose, Ca 1740
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$1,169 Sale Price
45% Off
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:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Japanese Style: Imari
Decoration Ty...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$1,539 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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...
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19th Century Asian Qing Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th c Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Figural Plate Figures Qing Daoguang
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted Cantonese vase with lots of highly detailed flowers and animals.
Early Canton ware Daoguang period.
Condition
No damages, just some minimal enamel loss ...
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19th Century Asian Qing Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$835 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Adams Black Basalt Neoclassical Widow Teapot, Circa 1790
By William Adams (Potter)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce black Basalt engine-turned teapot, attributed to William Adams I (1746-1805) Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1790.
William Adams I was an accomplished potter whose ...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Stoneware
Derby Coffee Cup, Monochrome Sepia Landscapes Zachariah Boreman, ca 1785
By Derby, Crown Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare and stunning coffee cup and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has a white ground with graceful gilding, and two stunning little landscapes painted by Za...
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1780s English Romantic Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Cantonese Cup
Dish Figures Qing Daoguang
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted pair of Cantonese Cups and dishes. Painted with different kind of figural scenes.
Very good quality Cantonese ware.
Additional information:
Material: Po...
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19th Century Asian Qing Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$2,154 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art deco sterling silver cafe au lait hallmarked in Chester in 1926
By Jay Richard Attenborough
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1926 by Jay, Richard Attenborough
Co. Ltd., this handsome, George V period, Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait, is in the art deco taste, octagonal in shape,...
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
William IV period sterling silver kettle made in 1831
1833 by Barnards
By Edward Barnard
Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831 & 1833 by Edward, Edward Junior, John & William Barnard, this handsome, Antique, William IV period, Sterling Silver Kettle, is in the 'Melon' shape, and ...
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1830s English William IV Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian gilt sterling silver sugar and cream set made in London in 1887
By James Wakely
Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1887 by Wakely & Wheeler, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar & Cream Set, is presented in the original box along with 6 teaspoons and a...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian sterling silver kettle made by Edward Hutton in London in 1881
By Edward Hutton
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1881 by Edward Hutton, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, features engraved decoration throughout, and a cast stand with burner....
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1880s English Victorian Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III period sterling silver
Drum
teapot hallmarked in London in 1774
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1774 by Edward Cooper, this very attractive, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is 'Drum' shaped, with bright cut engraved decoration throughout, and...
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1770s English George III Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical sterling silver teapot stand made in London in 1795
By George Burrows II
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1795 by George Burrows, this handsome, Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver Teapot Stand, is quatrefoil in shape, featuring engraved detailing around t...
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1790s English Neoclassical Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Brass Kettle
Located in Burton, TX
This 19th Century Kettle was crafted from brass by artisans in the late 1800's. The piece features two intricately detailed handles that lead to the kettle. The seams are all hand so...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Brass
$560 / item
19th Century Brass Kettle
Located in Burton, TX
This 19th Century Kettle was crafted from brass by artisans in the late 1800's. The piece features an intricately detailed handle that leads to an oversized kettle. The seams are all...
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19th Century English Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Brass
George III period Neoclassical sterling silver coffee pot made in London in 1787
By Thomas Daniell
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1787 by Thomas Daniell, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is urn shape, standing on a pedestal foot, and is very plain in style, ...
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1780s English George III Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Large Antique Worcester Porcelain Cup
Saucer Hand Painted England C. 1820
By Flight, Barr
Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This large cup and saucer were hand-painted by Flight Barr and Barr Worcester at the Worcester Porcelain factory around 1820.
The vibrant blue ground features an extraordinary shade ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Edwardian decorative sterling silver kettle on stand made in Birmingham in 1908
By William Adams
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908 by William Adams, this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, features chased decoration to the body and lid. The kettle measures 14"...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Irish Georgian Hand Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tea Caddy George III
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally rare Irish George III hand cut full lead crystal single tea caddy of rectangular
Category
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Porcelain Cup
Saucer First Period Worcester Two Quail Pattern C- 1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Katonah, NY
EUROPEAN CERAMICS, GLASS & ASIAN ART, 18 October 2011, lot 82.
This cup and saucer show Worcester’s
Category
Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Early George III period antique sterling silver cream jug made in London in 1763
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1763, this attractive, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug, stands on three feet, and features later chased floral decoration to the body and an aca...
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1760s English George III Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handsome Edwardian sterling silver coffee pot made by Mappin
Webb in 1904
By Mappin
Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by Mappin
Webb, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is urn shaped, plain in style, and features a wooden handle and reed borders ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exceptional Rococo design chased antique sterling silver coffee pot made in 1764
By Thomas Whipman
Charles Wright
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1764 by Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright, this exceptional, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is in the Rococo taste, with ornate chased d...
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1760s English Rococo Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Green Pink and Gilt Grape Leaf and Rose Cups and Saucers
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
breakfast or tea sets in vibrant green and soft pink with gilt vine details and rims. Two cups and saucers
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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
George III sterling silver
drum
teapot made in London in 1775 by John King
By John King
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1775 by John King, this George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is 'drum' shaped, and features a wooden handle and finial. The teapot measures 4.5"...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Large Chocolate Pot Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A rare, good conditioned, and quality painted chocolate pot.
Mimimal decoration but Very nicely done with 2 detailed flowers.
Probably Qianlong/Jiaqing
Additional information:
Mat...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$1,499 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique Large Armorial Chocolate Pot Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A rare, good conditioned Armorial decorated, and quality painted chocolate pot.
Qianlong/Jiaqing
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Perio...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$2,371 Sale Price
20% Off
Georg Jensen Teapot and Cream Jug, for the Palads Hotel, made by Mappin
Webb
By Mappin
Webb, Georg Jensen
Located in Valby, 84
This elegant set, consisting of a teapot and cream jug, was commissioned by the renowned Danish architect Anton Rosen, who was tasked with designing the iconic Palads Hotel (now know...
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot with Wooden Handle
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Victorian sterling silver teapot with wooden handle.
A very stylish and handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver teapot, having a very plain round straight-sided body, a straight t...
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1850s English Other Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Alabaster and Silver Spoon Vase by Christian F. Heise 1904-1932
By Christian F. Heise
Located in Delft, NL
vase for tea spoons, but also useful for other objects as for example pencils or pastry forks
The
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Alabaster, Silver
Edwardian Dutch Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot
By Edwin Thompson Bryant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian Dutch sterling silver bachelor teapot; an addition to our silver teaware collection
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterli...
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Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Iraqi Silver and Lapis Lazuli Miniature Teapot, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Iraqi silver teapot; an addition to our diverse Asian teaware collection.
This fine antique Iraqi silver miniature teapot has a pumpkin shaped form o...
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1920s Iraqi Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Silver
New Hall Hybrid Hard Paste Teacup, Palm Tree patt. 484, Georgian ca 1810
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
in the very desired but rare palm tree pattern with the number 484.
We also have a full tea service
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Ca 1740-1750 Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Creamer Famille Rose
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated creamer/jug. Yongzheng period. Great decoration in Famille Rose / Fencai palette.
Condition
small chip to rim with large line running from it. Lid with some...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
$615 Sale Price
64% Off
Antique American Silver Teapot - Circa 1815
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique American silver teapot; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique American silver teapot has a plai...
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1810s American Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H&R Daniel Coffee Cup Duo, Plain Shape, White with Landscape, 1825-1830
By H&R Daniel
Located in London, GB
This is an extremely rare and beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by H&R Daniel some time between 1825 and 1830. The set is potted in the "plain" shape and bears pattern no. 4652 wi...
Category
1820s English Rococo Revival Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Austrian Porcelain Coffee Service, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Austrian porcelain coffee service, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A beige and gold porcelain coffee service with enamelled bird decorations, Napoleon III period, 19th century, c...
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19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
China Teapot and Two Jugs Probably by Brown
Located in London, GB
".
Smaller jug height 7 1/4", width including handle 6".
Tea pot height 10", width 5 1/2", length including
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19th Century Antique Tea Glasses
Antique Art Deco Silverplate Creamer
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco silverplate creamer
In the manner of Tiffany & Co.
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 6.5"W x 3.5"D x 4.25"H.
Good original...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Antique Porcelain Cups and Saucers by FBB Worcester Hand Painted Circa 1820
By Flight, Barr
Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Worcester Porcelain cups and saucers was hand-painted in the Kakiemon style "Dejeuney" pattern by Flight Barr Barr Worcester circa 1820.
The pattern was inspired by 17th...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Brass Teapot, Regency England 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A striking teapot in brass with handle in wood. 1820s Regency England, during first the regency of the Prince of Wales as a result of his father's mental illness and the later reign...
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1820s English Regency Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Brass
Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Lion Pattern English Teacup and Saucer
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce antique English Staffordshire bone china teacup and saucer hand decorated with a red lion by Thomas Wolfe (Factory Z) and dating from around 1810. The cup is of wide round s...
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1810s English George III Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
First Period Worcester Porcelain Cup and Saucer Queen’s Pattern Circa 1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Katonah, NY
This First Period Worcester Porcelain cup and saucer are hand-painted in the beautiful Queen’s Pattern, which was inspired by Japanese Imari porcelain of the 17th century.
The design...
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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Porcelain
Scottish George II period Rococo sterling silver teapot - Edinburgh 1759
By Lothian
Robertson
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1759 by Lothian & Robertson, this wonderful, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is of inverted pear shape, and features Rococo influenced chased de...
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1750s Scottish George II Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Early 20th Century George III Style Plated Hot Water Samovars, Elkington
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large pair of English George III style plated hot water-tea Samovars, each urn-form
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate
$12,485 Sale Price / set
32% Off
George III period 19th century sterling silver cream jug - London 1806
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1806, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug, stands on four ball feet, and features a gadroon border around the rim, and a gilt interio...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Art and Crafts silver plate and wood jug or teapot by SB&M, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
English Art and Crafts silver plate and wood jug or teapot by SB&M, early 1900s
Silver-plated round base teapot or jug. In the upper part it has a cap with a hinge that opens thanks ...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Silver Plate
Thomas Whieldon Fenton Staffordshire Redware Oriental Molded Teapot
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
. These are said to produce the best infusion for tea and are normally unglazed, as is this example. The
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1760s English George III Antique Tea Glasses
Materials
Terracotta
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Antique Tea Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tea glasses available for sale. Each of these unique antique tea glasses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. There are all kinds of antique tea glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tea glasses to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Regency antique tea glasses are of considerable interest. Many antique tea glasses are appealing in their simplicity, but Coalport Porcelain, Tiffany
Co. and Meissen Porcelain produced popular antique tea glasses that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Tea Glasses?
Antique tea glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,898, while the lowest priced sells for $23 and the highest can go for as much as $220,012.
Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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 Antique Tea Glasses
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It’s the tea glass holders — rather than the glasses — that are most interesting in Russia. They’re called podstakannik, which translates to “thing under the glass.” These holders are designed to hold any drinking glass, or stakan. If you’re looking for a Russian tea glass, you might want to research stakan and podstakannik.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age.
In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England.
Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.
Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.
Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs. - What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.
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Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.
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