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New Hall Bone China Teacup and Saucer, Elephant Pattern, Regency ca 1815
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
This is gorgeous teacup and saucer made by New Hall around the year 1815. The set is decorated in
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets
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.
There is some text at the base, probably inventory nu...
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Robert Burns, Auld Lang Syne China Teapot By Copeland Spode 19th Century
By Copeland Spode
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BLUE AND WHITE CHINA TEAPOT
Part of a range of china by Copeland Spode which
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Shanghai Export Silver Teaset by Luen Hing
Located in Montreal, QC
Chinese export silver four piece dragon cylinder shape tea set comprising coffee pot(7"high
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Blue and White Porcelain Teapot with Mythical Qilin and Auspicious Cloud Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Blue and white Chinese Export porcelain teapot with mythical Qilin and auspicious cloud motifs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
Huge Proc Dehua Biscuit Blanc de Chine Teapot Wedding Present, 1970/1980
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 20th century PRoC (1949 - now)
Age: Pre-1800
Condition
Category
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Proc Porcelain Marriage Bowls in Fencai Color Base Marked, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Vase
Region of Origin: China
Period: 20th century PRoC (1949
Category
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Classic Modern Silver Plate Coffee Service With Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant silver plated coffee service with coffee decanter, creamer and covered sugar bowl with recessed tray by Regal Silver.
Category
Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Seletti "Hybrid-Maurilia" Porcelain Sugar Pot with Spoon
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Yixing Teapot, Xu Fei Long, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small teapot with square basic shape and green-blue fond on brown clay. The sides with polychrome floral and bird motifs. Small crack in the lid. Maker‘s mark Xu Fei Long stamped on ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Seletti "Kintsugi-N
3" Mug in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$60 / item
Yixing Teapot, Qing, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Yixing teapot, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900.
6 ¾ inches wide by 4 ¼ inches deep by 3 ¾ inches tall
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Seletti "Kintsugi-N
1" Mug in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$60 / item
Seletti "Kintsugi-N
2" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti Seletti "Kintsugi-N
3" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Trio, Pagoda Pattern Blue White Transfer, ca 1810
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in London, GB
tea services.
This set is made of bone china, which points to production after about 1805. The
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
An Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set
Located in Katonah, NY
In the Western world of the 18th century tea imported from far away China captured the imagination
Category
Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Silver Tea Set by Wang Hing
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A finely worked Chinese export tea set in silver decorated with two dragons chasing a ball. Each
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Porcelain Tea Sets, Incense Burner, 13-Piece Ge Ware
Located in Somis, CA
A set of fully functional celadon porcelain consists 13 beautiful, brand new, hand made pieces
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Celadon, Porcelain
Meissen Coffee Tea Set Twelve Persons Purple Chinese Flowers Hens
Cocks
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
We invite you here to look at a splendid Meissen coffee / tea set for twelve persons:
The
Category
Vintage 1930s German Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service, Antique, circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our diverse silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Cobalt Aynsley English Bone China Hand Painted Butterfly Tea Cup and Saucer Set
By John Aynsley
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very intricately hand painted tea cup and saucer set is made of fine bone china by the Aynsley
Category
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Nanking Cargo Shipwreck Porcelain Tea Set, 1750 AD
Located in London, GB
A wonderful, vibrant, Chinese blue on white porcelain teabowl and saucer set, with original boxes
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
English Royal Crown Derby
Red Aves
Bone China Tea Set
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Astoria, NY
English bone china tea set of three pieces by Royal Crown Derby, “Red Aves” design, with tea pot
Category
Vintage 1980s English Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Rokko Hand Painted Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set for 5
Located in Pomona, CA
This bone china/Eggshell china tea set, produced in Japan between 1940-1950 in Japan, shows a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Bamboo White
Green Porcelain Lunch Dessert Tea/Coffee Dining Set of 6
By Omega China, Calcutta
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful vintage 18 piece lunch or dessert set with tea/coffee cup/saucer in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese White and Celadon Glazed Ceramic Tea Set
Located in Harlingen, TX
A contemporary Chinese teaware set consisting of six cups and one teapot. Chinoiserie style white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Tea Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This vessel was crafted in the style of Heini black clay pots, a form of Yixing tea pots. Made of
Category
20th Century Chinese Minimalist Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Indulge in the artistry of Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Cups, a set of six that
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Hall China Company Art Deco Orange Glazed Airflow Shape Lidded Teapot
By Hall China
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Hall China Company, Ohio, Art Deco orange glazed airflow shaped teapot and cover
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Chinese silver tea and coffee service retailed by Wang Hing (宏兴), circa 1895.
The maker is '昆昌
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Hutschenreuther Selb Tea Set Antique Hutschenreuter Bavaria Bone China
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Bastogne, BE
.
The tea set includes:
1. Kettle.
2. Dessert plates- 6 pcs.
3. Tea pairs - 6 pcs.
4. Creamer
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Cherry Blossom Tea Set, Wang Hing c.1890
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century Chinese export solid silver exquisite three piece tea set, comprising of
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set
By Tu Mao Xing
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description:
Antique 19th century Chinese export solid silver three-piece tea set, comprising
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Set of 6 Tea Bowls, Imari Lake Landscape, Qianlong 18th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of six tea bowls and saucers made in China for export to the West in the
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant blue-and-white porcelain teapot was once used in a provincial Chinese home to serve
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Tu Mao Xing Solid Silver Dragon Tea Set, circa 1890
By Tu Mao Xing
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Chinese Export solid silver four piece tea set, comprising of teapot, tea
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Four Piece Tea Set, Singfat, c.1900
By Sing Fat
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century Chinese export silver four piece tea set, comprising of a coffee pot, teapot, sugar
Category
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Minton Haddon Hall 27 Pieces Tea Set Bone China Porcelain
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
This tea set is composed of 19 pieces: 1 teapot, 1 sugar bowl, 1 milk pot, 8 cake plate with 8
Category
Early 20th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Export Tuck Chang Solid Silver Tea Set on Tray, circa 1910
By Tuck Chang
Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century rare Chinese Export Solid Silver large three piece tea set, comprising
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Yixing Ware Ceramic Tea Pot, China, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Yixing Ware Ceramic Tea Pot, China, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Three Chinese Porcelain Blue
White Tea Pots
Located in Sheffield, MA
Collection of 3 Chinese Export Porcelain blue & white tea pots. Treat yourself to a cup of tea or
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Circa 1880s Chinese Export Rose Medallion Tea Pot
Cover
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880s Chinese Export Rose Medallion Tea Pot & Cover. Late Qing dynasty. Elegantly molded
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Curated Set of 10 Vintage Floral English Bone China Tea Cups and Saucers
By Royal Albert
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a very high-end Palm Springs fashionista’s estate, a curated collection of 10 tea cups and
Category
Early 20th Century English American Classical Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese Takahashi San Francisco Hand Painted 5 Pieces Fishes Tea Set
Located in Miami, FL
5 pieces pottery tea set vintage Japanese Takahashi San Francisco California.
Hand painted fish
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
Hand Painted Victorian English Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
By Cauldon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Victorian English Porcelain Tea Cup set Gold Art Nouveau Style.
Rare antique porcelain hot
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 23 Piece Dresdlina Tea Luncheon Service Hand Painted China by Noritake
By Noritake
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This vintage set is the highly sought after Dresdlina pattern hand painted china by Noritake. It is
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Bohemian Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Shelley Art Deco Breakfast Set, Trees and Sunset, 1926
By Shelley Pottery
Located in London, GB
fine bone china tea sets in the late 19th and early 20th Century, and many of their products are now
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Nantgarw Porcelain Breakfast Cup and Saucer with Pink Roses Wales, 1813-1822
By Nantgarw China Works
Located in Katonah, NY
in the world was produced at the Nantgarw China Works. Founded in Wales by William Billingsley, who
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Rococo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 8 Wedgwood "Chinese Tigers" Williamsburg Commemorative Cups
Saucers
By Wedgewood
Located in Morristown, NJ
Set of 8 Wedgwood "Chinese Tigers" Williamsburg Commemorative Bone China Cups & Saucers
A stunning
Category
Vintage 1980s English Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Famille Verte Porcelain Cabbage Leaf
Butterfly Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
cup and saucer set, circa early 20th century, Chinese Export. Porcelain is covered in a leaf and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
1920s Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large decorative Chinese export tea pot, beautifully hand painted on 1 side with a bird and flowers
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vista Alegre Blue Canton Porcelain Coffee/Tea Service for Mottahedeh
By Vista Alegre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Blue Canton coffee, tea service by Vista Alegre for Mottahedeh. This porcelain set is in pristine
Category
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
1920s Historical Hotel Mayfair Silver Braced Art Deco One Cup Service Teapot
By International Silver, Hall China
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Hall China was founded in Ohio, 1903.
Sized to hold one cup of perfectly brewed tea, the cobalt blue
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Gilt Orange Chinese Teacups
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Foley Porcelain Coffee Service, Black and White Domino Midcentury Modern ca 1960
By Foley China, Hazel Thumpston
Located in London, GB
fountains. The shapes are smooth and playful.
Condition report: The set is in perfect condition without any
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Teapot
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Porcelain teapot with wire handles, Qing Dynasty Canton Rose Medallion circa 1850
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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China Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of China tea sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, all China tea sets available were constructed with great care. We have 385 antique and vintage China tea sets in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. China tea sets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. modern, Art Deco and mid-century modern China tea sets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made China tea sets over the years, but those made by Seletti, Wang Hing
Co. and Shelley Pottery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are China Tea Sets?
Prices for China tea sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, China tea sets begin at $15 and can go as high as $658,960, while the average can fetch as much as $576.
Finding the Right Tea Sets for You
Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.
Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.
Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.
During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.
During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.
But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.
Questions About China Tea Sets
- What does bone china mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
- What is a set of china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A set of china refers to a set of tableware. Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. A set of china is likely to include dinner plates, bread plates, cups and other items. Find antique and vintage china on 1stDibs.
- What is a Bavaria tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- What is the best tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There are many types of tea sets available. You may wish to have a small tea service if your needs are modest. During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.A tea set best suited for you may depend on a variety of factors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tea sets.
- Are China sets worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The value of China depends on the brand as well as the age of the set. Antique pieces from certain companies such as Lenox or Welmar, particularly if they are rare, will be of higher value than newer items from a brand that engages in mass production.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.
- Are silver tea sets safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
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