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Antique Irish Silver Teapot, Dublin 1835 Patrick Laughlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Irish Silver Teapot, Dublin 1835 Patrick Laughlin. Large circular bombe form with repoussé
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Antique 1830s English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Swedish Repoussé and Engraved Silver Teapot
Located in London, GB
Antique Swedish repoussé and engraved silver teapot Swedish, 18th Century Measures: height 28cm
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Archibald Knox Liberty Co Silver Art Nouveau Silver Teapot
By Archibald Knox
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and rare Art Nouveau Liberty & Co silver teapot designed by renowned designer Archibald Knox
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique West Country Silver Miniature Herb Teapot Circa 1730
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique West Country silver miniature teapot/ herb pot; an
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Antique 1730s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique English George III Silver Teapot by Peter and Ann Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Newark, England
George III Silver Teapot by Peter & Ann Bateman. The Silver Teapot of elongated oval form with a straight
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Japanese Jugin Fine Silver Studded Hobnail Teapot, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and fine Japanese pure silver (99%) "hobnail" tetsubin style teapot, late Meiji Period
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian silver teapot stand or card tray London 1791 Godbehere and Wigan
By Samuel Godbehere
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian silver teapot stand or card tray London 1791Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan. Oval form
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Antique 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set Of Two Silver Teapots By The Goldsmith G.Lecomte XXth
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Flat bottom model, the paunchy body has pinched ribs. THE The lids of the two teapots are fitted
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
By Williams Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
surmounted by the original carved oval fluted painted wood and sterling silver finial. The teapot retains
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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Tea Set, Bullet Style, 1937
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1937, this handsome, 3 Piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, a
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

American Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Six Piece Tea and Coffee Service
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
American sterling silver six piece tea and coffee set consists of a spirit kettle, teapot, coffee pot
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Antique Early 1900s North American Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Combination Argyle/Teapot Made in London in 1805 by John Emes
By John Emes
Located in London, GB
A RARE GEORGE III COMBINATION ARGYLE/BACHELOR TEAPOT MADE IN LONDON IN 1805 BY JOHN EMES. This
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling 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
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Waiter Teapot Stand
By William Robertson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George IV Scottish sterling silver waiter/teapot stand; an addition
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Antique 1820s Scottish George IV Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Teapot #600B
By Georg Jensen, Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large sterling silver Georg Jensen Pyramid art deco teapot with an ebony handle, design #600B by
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-18th Century Antique Sterling 925/°°° Silver Dutch Teapot
Located in Torino, IT
Antique mid-18th century (1750) sterling 925/°°° silver Dutch teapot, finely chased with maritime
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Signed Simons Brothers Figural Sterling Silver Miniature Teapot Tea Strainer
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Simons Bros. Co., Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine figural tea strainer. In sterling silver. By Simons Bros. of Philadelphia, PA. In the
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Breyman German Silver Teapot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver teapot; an addition to our silver teaware
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Antique 1820s German Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1800s Dutch Silver Teapot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Dutch 833 standard silver teapot; an addition to our silver teaware
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Antique 1820s Dutch Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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
Category

Antique 1810s American Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot Pearled An antique
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created suit elegant
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Floral English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique tea set and a silver-plated teapot that is beautifully designed and created are suitable
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Vintage 1920s English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique tea set and a silver-plated teapot that is beautifully designed and created are suitable
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Vintage 1920s British Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

Antique Silver Teapot, Exclusive Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot Pearled
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot Pearled An antique
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created suit elegant
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Vintage 1920s British Hollywood Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Art Deco English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created suit elegant
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal

Antique George II Georgian Silver Kettle on Stand London 1745 Teapot
By William Grundy
Located in London, GB
An excellent George II Georgian Solid Silver Kettle on Stand. The Tea Pot has an ornate chased
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Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Tibetan Silver Overlay Porcelain Body Teapot With Foo Dog Finial
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage Chinese / Tibetan silver overlay porcelain body teapot with foo dog finial, circa the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stylish Edwardian antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set - Barnards London 1908
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in London, London
Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all in a plain angular design, with gilding
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver 3-Piece Tea, A&J Zimmerman 1907, style C.Dresser
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Paris, FR
Discover this exquisite three-piece sterling silver tea set, featuring a teapot, sugar bowl, and
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20th Century English Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Regency period antique sterling silver 3 piece tea set made in London in 1819
By Joseph Angell II
Located in London, London
Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all standing on 4 ball feet, and featuring
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
950 Sterling Silver. The Elegant Teapot is Roughly 22 cm. High to the Top of the Lid, Measures
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set
By Fabergé, Christofle Cardeilhac 1, Puiforcat, Limoges
Located in Wilmington, DE
. This set includes a teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream pitcher in 950 sterling silver in addition
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tea Sets

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterlig Silver Art. Deco Teaset
By Mario Poli
Located in VALENZA, IT
Three-piece tea set in 925 sterling silver completely handmade. Teapot: H 23, D 15cm. The body
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1990s Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fouquet Lapar - 3-piece Art Deco solid silver tea and coffee set
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sterling silver set, consisting of a teapot, a coffee pot, and a covered sugar bowl with a vermeil
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Vintage 1930s French Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Victorian Solid Silver 3Pieces Tea Set, 2 pcs Gold Gilded Inside, Roberts&Staler
By Roberts Slater
Located in Beirut, LB
An exquisite and rare mid-19th century English sterling silver tea set, comprising a teapot, sugar
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Gold, Silver

Reed Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Teapot
By Reed Barton
Located in New York, NY
Francis I sterling silver teapot. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Bellied ovoid body on
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Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Teapot, 1780
By Hester Bateman
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver teapot. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1780. Oval body with
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Antique 1780s British Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Peter Jonathan Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Teapot, 1790
By Peter Jonathan Bateman
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver teapot. Made by Peter and Jonathan Bateman in London in London in 1790
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Antique 1790s British Neoclassical Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Vancouver, BC
A Victorian sterling silver teapot by Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield, 1856. Antique silver teapot
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Antique 1850s English Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Teapot
By James Dixon Sons
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Sterling silver teapot, Birmingham, 1895, maker's mark JD & S (James Dixon & Sons), 680 grams, 22.2
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Vancouver, BC
An English George V sterling silver teapot in the Art Deco style by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Teapot Made in the Reign of George V
By James William Benson
Located in London, GB
Sterling silver teapot made in the Reign of George V. The pot is of faceted rectangular form, with
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Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

George VI Art Deco Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A 20th century George VI sterling silver teapot. The teapot has sterling silver hall marks for
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Teapot Made in the Reign of George V
By James William Benson
Located in London, GB
Sterling silver teapot made in the Reign of George V. The pot is of faceted rectangular form with
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Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A George III Sterling Silver Teapot London 1819 by Robert Hennell II
By Robert Hennell III
Located in London, GB
A stunningly beautiful large circular English Sterling silver teapot, beautifully floral embossed
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Antique 1810s British George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Vancouver, BC
A French .950 silver teapot, maker Denis Ropitaux, Paris, circa 1890. Baluster shaped on four
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Antique 1890s French Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Teapot Made in the Reign of Edward VII
By William Hutton Sons
Located in London, GB
A charming antique sterling silver teapot made in the reign of Edward VII. The teapot is of
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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Hester Bateman, A George III Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in London, GB
HESTER BATEMAN A very attractive George III silver neoclassical teapot, oval straight-sided body
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Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Teapot by Georg Jensen "456B"
By Georg Jensen, Harald Nielsen
Located in Geneva, CH
Sterling silver and wood teapot model 456 B designed by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wolfgang Gessl / Scandinavian Modern Sterling silver teapot with arching handle1990
By Wolfgang Gessl
Located in New York, NY
spherical silver teapot with cylindrical handle and spout elements, maple and padouk wood layered arching
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Maple

Antique George III Sterling Silver Teapot London 1795 Henry Nutting
By Henry Nutting
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A superb quality shaped oval Georgian silver flush hinged teapot decorated with intricate bands of
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Antique 1790s British George III Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Antique George II Sterling Silver Teapot London 1749 Thomas Whipham
By Thomas Whipman
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A beautiful and incredibly fine rococo era pear shaped silver teapot decorated with a splendid mix
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Antique 1740s English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

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Sterling Silver Teapots For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of sterling silver teapots available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct sterling silver teapots — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Find 192 antique and vintage sterling silver teapots at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of sterling silver teapots available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of sterling silver teapots to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Art Deco sterling silver teapots are of considerable interest. Paul Storr, Georg Jensen and Roberts Belk Ltd. each produced beautiful sterling silver teapots that are worth considering.

How Much are Sterling Silver Teapots?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,599, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $798,500 highest priced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Sterling Silver Teapots
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, it is safe to use silver teapots. Silver is stable in water and vice versa, which means it’s perfectly fine to use a silver teapot as it was intended. It is recommended that you clean the pot thoroughly before use since many silver teapots are antiques. You’ll find a variety of silver teapots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    Opinions differ as to why sterling silver is called sterling. Some scholars believe that the name comes from the term Easterlings, referring to coin makers who relocated from Germany to England in the 12th century. Others say that sterling is a derivation of Starling, the name of the one-penny silver coin in circulation in 1300 when King Edward I issued a decree that all silver articles were to be at least 92.5% pure silver. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most thai silver has more pure silver in it than standard sterling silver. Most sterling silver is 92.5% silver with another alloy, typically copper, making up the rest of the metal. Thai silver often falls in the range of 97.5-99% pure silver, so a significantly higher percentage of it is pure silver, making it softer and less likely to tarnish. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver jewelry from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Sterling silver is so cheap because of two main factors. First, it contains just 92.5% pure silver, so the cost of raw materials to produce it is lower than that of other types of silver. Second, the supply of silver is generally greater than that of other precious metals like gold and platinum, leading to lower prices. Explore a collection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The worst substances for sterling silver are chlorine, chlorine bleach, and ammonia, all of which will cause tarnish and accelerate corrosion. You should also avoid household cleaners, rubber, and perspiration. Rinse your sterling silver pieces thoroughly after coming into contact with those substances. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver pieces from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Vesta is a type of small case used to carry matches for smoking, while sterling silver is a precious metal made by combining pure silver with an alloy. Therefore, a sterling silver Vesta is one fabricated out of this kind of metal. Find a collection of Vesta containers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    To identify sterling silver, look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as the underside of flatware handles, the bottoms of serveware and the interior or clasp areas of jewelry. Pieces made of sterling silver often feature "925" or ".925" markings. Alternatively, they may feature "Sterling" or "STER" stamps. For assistance determining what type of metal a particular piece is, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, flatware, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the natural properties of silver retain heat, so any hot liquids inside of a teapot are kept hot or warmer longer than they would in containers made of glass or other materials. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage silver teapots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and sterling silver is its composition. Silver is a general term used to describe metal that is rich in or made completely of the element silver. Sterling silver is a specific alloy with 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like nickel or brass. Fine silver is the term for 99.9% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of silver jewelry, watches, tableware and decorative accents.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Sterling silver is real silver, not fake. However, it is not solid silver. A piece of sterling silver usually contains 92.5% pure silver, and the remainder of its content comes from base metals. Sterling silver is a popular material for jewelry because it is durable and resists tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Yes, Wallace Sterling is real silver. Wallace produced silverware, tableware and decorative objects from sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% base metal. The silversmith introduced the Wallace Sterling collection in 1875. During the 1930s and 40s, Wallace's ornate sterling silver flatware was especially popular. Explore a collection of Wallace Sterling pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if sterling silver is real, put a magnet close to it. Genuine sterling silver isn't magnetic, so an attraction may indicate one of two things. First, your piece may be made entirely out of a different metal, or, secondly, it may be silver-plated, meaning it is composed of a thin layer of genuine sterling silver over a base metal. For assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. Shop a large selection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Gorham sterling is real silver. However, sterling silver is not solid silver. Instead, the metal is an alloy formed out of pure silver and another precious metal. You can shop a selection of Gorham decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.