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18th Century Pearlware Tea Set with Swan Finial
By Wedgwood
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This 18th century rare and complete tea service for six is finely and simply decorated in the style
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$3,800 / set
Art Deco Shelley Complete Tea Set for 4 +
By Shelley Pottery
Located in Great Barrington, MA
. The rare shape of the porcelain screams Art Deco, the colors and pattern complete the picture. The set
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Paste, Porcelain
$2,400 / set
Richard Ginori Vintage Black Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant Italian black and gold porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer by designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Art deco Limoges porcelain coffee set
By Limoges
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art deco Limoges porcelain coffee set
Complete coffee set for 12 people
40 pieces in total
Art deco
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
French Porcelain Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup Saucer w/Abstract Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer with colorful abstract
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tea Pot with Hand Painted Landscapes
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
Richard Ginori Late 18th century porcelain tea pot with hand painted landscapes
This very elegant
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese, Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Match Tea Cup by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain match tea cup, extremely intricately hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups
Saucers, Set of 6
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six 1930s Wedgwood lusterware tea cups and saucers. Overall silver floral motif on bone
Category
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl
Saucer Saucer Imari, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
-1722), c. 1700
Tea Bowl
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Tea/Coffee
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$318 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Contemporary Japanese Blue Gray Gold Porcelain Matcha Tea Cup by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain tea cup/matcha cup, hand painted in blue underglaze in stunning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Pair Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl
Saucer Saucer Imari Quails, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Bowls, Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots
Japanese Style: Imari
Region of
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$318 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of six KP, Karlskrona (Sweden) tea cups with saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
A set of six KP, Karlskrona (Sweden) tea cups with saucers in cream-colored porcelain with gold
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown
Gold 1 of 16 Available
By Richard Ginori
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Richard Ginori coffee or tea cup and saucer porcelain set "Contessa" Pattern, Italy.
16 cups set
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan
By Kinkozan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Satsuma ware porcelain teacup or chawan.
By Shuzan.
With a cream ground and an
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Porcelain Navy Blue Tea Coffee Service Jug and Cups, Poland, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Lovely Mid-Century Modern porcelain painted marble coffee set.
Service for 6 people produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
Rare Hutschenreuther powdery pink Dragen-Rose Model Full Tea set
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Rümmingen, BW
A beautiful German Hutschenreuther tea set, from the mid-20th century, in a delicate pastel pink
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Revival Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Kangxi Chinese Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
café au lait porcelain was particularly popular in Europe and was often used for serving tea and coffee
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$1,817 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Meissen Porcelain
Old Rich Yellow Lion
Pattern Tea and Coffee Service, c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
covered sugars (1 with restoration), 6 coffee cups and saucers, 12 tea cups (2 with chips) and saucers, 18
Category
Antique Early 1900s Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Antique Porcelain Tea Cup Coffee Cup
Saucer
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Katonah, NY
This First Period Worcester Porcelain trio is hand-painted in the Old Japan Star Pattern.
It
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Porcelain Coffee Set Hutschenreuther, Germany
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage coffee set of 4.
HUTSCHENREUTHER Germany Coffee Cups and Saucers.
The price is for
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Tea set by Noritake Japan "Scheherazade" pattern for 10 persons
By Noritake
Located in Delft, NL
Tea set by Noritake Japan "Scheherazade" pattern for 10 persons
The set for 10 persons consists of
Category
20th Century North American Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Selb Silver-clad Tea and Coffee Set
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus Hutschenreuther Selb (Bavaria) Silver-clad tea and coffee set.
Incredible design: silver
Category
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Mid Centtury Porcelain Coffee Set, Czechoslovakia, 1954
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful mid-century porcelain set for tea or coffee serving. Original porcelain made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
$453 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Antique Mason
s Four Piece Ironstone Blue Willow English Tea Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Blue Willow Mason's ironstone vista tea set consisting of large tea pot, sugar bowl
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Porcelain White Lego Formula 1 Tea Coffee Service Cups, Poland, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Lovely Mid-Century Modern porcelain hand painted coffee set of two cups and two plates.
Service
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
19th Century French Neoclassical Vieux Paris 33 Pc. Tea Set
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Neoclassical Vieux Paris 33 pc. Tea Set is a wonderful example of fine French
Category
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antonia Campi Tea Service for Six in Porcelain and Gold by Laveno 1950s
By Antonia Campi, S.C.I. Laveno
Located in Cascina, Pisa
1950s.
This set is composed of six (6) teacups, six (6) tea saucers, one (1) sugar bowl, one (1
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Carole Stupell Pink
Gold Tea Set
Cream Soup Bowls
Located in Stamford, CT
began in Pasadena, CA in 1946. It was acquired by Gorham in 1970. This set includes 7 cups and saucers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$320 Sale Price / set
73% Off
Limoges Elite France Hand Painted Pink Floral Tea Cup Saucer Fine China 1930
By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges Elite Porcelain 1
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Elite Limoges France Tea Cup set Gold Signed Art Nouveau style.
Rare antique porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Kuniyaki Tea Bowls and Tray Set After Nonomura Ninsei Japan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Kuniyaki Tea Bowls and Tray Set After Nonomura Ninsei Japan.
Kuniyaki tea bowls set, after
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Coffee Set Maison Venitienne - 8 People
By Limoges, Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Coffee Set "La Maison Venitienne" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1989.
All pieces are
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Mitterteich Eternal White/Gold Bavarian Teacups
Saucers; Set of 6
By Mitterteich Bavaria Porcelain
Located in Malibu, CA
Mitterteich Bavarian fine porcelain, in the pattern "Eternal".
Complete set of six with 6 extra
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$174 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Tea Set Antique Krautheim Selb Bavaria Art Deco Ivory Bone China
Located in Bastogne, BE
This exquisite antique tea set, crafted in the Art Deco style, is a true testament to timeless
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese “1000 Faces” Tea Cup and Saucer Set - 8 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Japanese "1000 Faces" Tea Cup and Saucer Set featuring 8 intricately decorated pieces with
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Anna Weatherley Designs Three Piece Tea Set Hand-Painted with Butterflies
By Anna Weatherley Designs
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous three piece Coffee/Tea set, hand painted with butterflies by Anna Weatherley Designs
Category
2010s American Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set
By Christofle Cardeilhac 1, Limoges, Puiforcat, Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
saucers in fine Limoges porcelain accompanying this exquisite tea set present 4 different egg patterns
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tea Sets
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Set of Six Paris Porcelain Angel Wing Cups
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Paris Porcelain angel wing cups. Vintage set of six large cups and saucers of classical
Category
Early 20th Century French Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Coffee/Tea Set with Hand Painted Saxony Flowers 1930s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exquisite Royal Copenhagen tea/coffee set, Saxon Flower collection, is an exceptional example
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Afternoon Tea Set, English, Bone China, Cup
Saucer, Plate, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique two-person afternoon tea set. An English, bone China cup and saucer, sandwich
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, Rimmon, five-person tea set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, Rimmon, a five-person set of large tea cups and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Ditmar Urbach Czechoslovak Porcelain Cup and Saucer Set
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
A midcentury porcelain cup and saucer set manufactured by Ditmar Urbach in former Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Tea and Coffee Set "Elka" by Jezek for Brezova-Pirkenhammer, 1960s
By Pirkenhammer
Located in Praha, CZ
Elka coffee and tea set designed by Jaroslav Jezek in 1957
Awarded by Grand Prix at the Expo 1958
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Taisho Period Tea Bowl in Tomobako, Earthenware Japan Tea
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanese Taisho Period Tea Bowl in Tomobako,Earthenware Japan Tea.
A very nice tea bowl
The box
Category
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$718 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery Tea Set Monkeys Figures, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare and detailed set of pieces. Sumida Gawa pottery tea set. This colorful ware was made for
Category
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$2,238 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of five KP, Karlskrona tea cups with saucers and a creamer
Located in København, Copenhagen
A set of five KP, Karlskrona tea cups with saucers and a creamer in cream-colored porcaelain with
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Villeroy
Boch Gallo Design Bone China Tea Set, Floral 1970s, 23 Pc
By Villeroy
Boch
Located in Bastogne, BE
Rare Vintage Gallo Design Villeroy & Boch 23-Piece Tea Set, West Germany, 1970s
Elevate your tea
Category
Vintage 1970s German Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets
Located in Sheffield, MA
Treat yourself and a friend to enjoying a perfect cup of tea with this fine pair of antique
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Bone China Tea Set by Paloma Picasso, by Heinrich for Villeroy
Boch
By Villeroy
Boch, Paloma Picasso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning tea set designed by Paloma Picasso, which was produced by
Category
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
English Bone China Hand Painted
Signed Tea Set for Six with Teapot
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful midcentury English tea set by Tuscan Fine Bone China
Made in England
This tea set has
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Porcelain Dishes and Tureens by Richard Ginori, 1940s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Roma, IT
Set of porcelain dishes by Richard Ginori. Mid-20th Century.
It comprises:
7 dishes
2 serving
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$583 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vista Alegre for Mottahedeh
Lowestoft Rose
Porcelain Demitasse Set
By Vista Alegre, Mottahedeh
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This 17 piece porcelain demitasse set was made by Vista Alegre of Portugal for Mottahedeh. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Green and Blue Tea Set by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceramica Franco Pozzi, 1980s
By Ambrogio Pozzi
Located in Stockholm, SE
floral decoration makes it equally suited to everyday use and festive tea gatherings.
Made of glazed
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Romantic Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup
Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Antique bone china tea cup with fluted sides (circa
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Brown, Westhead, Moore/Cauldon Tea Set on Matching Lazy-Susan 12 Pieces
By Brown, Westhead
Moore/Cauldon
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely tea set for four sits on a large lazy-Susan which spins the set around for easy access
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
White and Brown Design Porcelain Tea Pot by Laroussinie for Virebent, 1970
By Jacques Laroussinie
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
porcelain ceramic tea pot.
Original perfect condition
Signed under the base
Measures: Height 20 cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
necessarily learned how to brew tea the proper way.
CONDITION REPORT The set is in fabulous antique condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup
Saucer - U.K. - C.1913-50
s
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Vintage bone china tea cup with fluted sides
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
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Porcelain Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of porcelain tea sets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct porcelain tea sets — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Find 2318 antique and vintage porcelain tea sets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 232 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Porcelain 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. Regency, mid-century modern and modern porcelain tea sets are consistently popular styles. Porcelain tea sets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Coalport Porcelain, Rosenthal and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.
How Much are Porcelain Tea Sets?
Prices for porcelain tea sets start at $16 and top out at $626,416 with the average selling for $775.
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 Porcelain Tea Sets
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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