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1950s Copper and Brass Teapot with Painted Details
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Copper and Brass Teapot with Painted Details and applied stylized floral motifs Moroccan details Decorative use only Lid comes off
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1950s Vintage Tea Sets

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Brass, Copper

Very Large 10 Pc Antique Victorian Pairpoint Silverplate Quadruple Plate Tea Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, large 10 piece Victorian silver plated tea set. By Pairpoint. In quadruple plate (Pairpoint's robust silverplating technique.) Pattern no. 313. With a stippled ground and...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Copper, Brass Wicker Teapot, Carl Auböck II, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A copper teapot with a cane wrapped brass handle, designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s. This angular copper teapot was designed by the 2nd Carl Auböck during the 1950s, and ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Brass, Copper

George II Rococo Design Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, London 1741 Gabriel Sleath
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1741 by Gabriel Sleath, this striking, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, features flat chased decoration below the rim, an engraved armorial to o...
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1740s English Rococo Antique Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Collection Antique Arabian Tea Pots Market "Papillon" Thick Brass
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century collection of antique Arabian tea pots market "Papillon" in thick brass, hand embossed, and copper High respectively cm: 22, 20, 18.
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Mid-19th Century Maghreb Neoclassical Antique Tea Sets

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Copper, Brass

Early 20th Century Wiskemann Art Nouveau Silverplate Belgian Tea Set, 3 Pieces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A stylist art nouveau three pieces tea set made in Belgium by famous manufacturer Wiskemann, it's marked on the bottom.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Contemporary Natalia Criado White Quartz Pearl Tea Cup Quartz Silver Plated
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our perlina cup and piattino. The plated brass cup and plate are handcrafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The handle, adorne...
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2010s Italian Tea Sets

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Quartz, Silver Plate

19th Century Meissen Hand Painted Cup and Saucer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Diminutive whimsical 19th century Meissen cup and saucer. The purple trim with gilt decoration with birds and insects. The saucer is 5 inches in...
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19th Century German Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

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 interior, cylindrical in shape with threaded decoration, hinged lid for tea and cof...
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1930s French Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver

Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Spoon Set Pink Quartz Stone by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your morning coffee or tea ritual with our torch spoon, meticulously handcrafted in Italy by skilled artisans. Fashioned from metal and plated brass, each spoon features a ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Modern Tea Sets

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Gold

Orange Glazed Ceramic Majolica Coffee or Tea Set for Four
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee or tea sea set orange design, Spain, 1960s. Cool set of hand-painted glazed ceramic orange shaped tea, coffee or breakfast serving set fo...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Camel Form "Karawan" Silver-Plated Teapot by Mariage Freres Paris France
By Moore Brothers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French silver-plated Karawan teapot in a camel form design: A Marvel by Mariage Frères, Paris.(French, founded 1854).it emerges from the storied ateliers of Mariage Frères, a renowned luxury Parisian tea company. Behd a captivating creation, a French silver plated teapot by Mariage Frères, hailing from 20th-century Paris.Fashioned from silver-plated metal, it assumes the form of a seated camel accompanied by an Arabian Prince.This luxury teapot...
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Late 20th Century French Islamic Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Gustav Hellstrøm enamel and gilt silver teaspoons, Norway, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
Gustav Hellstrøm enamel and gilt silver teaspoons, Norway, ca 1890 Beautiful set of teaspoons, silver purity of 925/000 gilded with enamel. The spoon handle is black enameled with g...
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19th Century Norwegian Antique Tea Sets

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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Vintage German Ceramic Coffee Pot from Könitz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Ceramic Coffee Pot from Könitz, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: B...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Tea Sets

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Ceramic

1930s Art Deco Airbrushed Ceramic Tea Set by Ceramiche Piemontesi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Airbrushed Ceramic Italian Tea Set by Ceramiche Piemontesi Add timeless charm and elegance to your collection with this stunning 1930s Art Deco tea set by reno...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Silver Coffee Set by Holland, Aldwinckle Slater
Located in London, GB
This classic English sterling silver coffee set is a simplified, elegant piece of artistry dating from the Edwardian period of the early 20th century. The set contains two coffee pots, a milk jug and a sugar bowl and spoon, all of which are decorated in a consistently simple yet effective way. The set is the work of the London-based firm Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, a sought-after maker of luxury silverware in the 19th century. The firm was originally founded in 1838 by silversmith Henry Holland and would undergo several changes in name and ownership across the 19th century, before finally taking up the name of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater in 1883. Each piece bears sterling silver hallmarks as well as maker's marks and monograms for Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater Coffee pots: height 21.5...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tea Sets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tea set from the Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912. A total of 7 items. The set comprises 2 cups and saucers, a teapot, a sugar bowl, and creamer decorated...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Sets

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Enamel, Copper

Hotel Silver Creamer
Located in Houston, TX
Enjoy your coffee or tea with this adorable little 19th century Hotel Silver creamer. Elevate your morning routine or use this pitcher to old pens...
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19th Century French Antique Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Capodimonte Porcelain, Bronze and Gold Teapot Late 1800s
Located in Milano, MI
Capodimonte porcelain teapot, bronze and pure gold, made in the late 19th century Ø cm 23 Ø cm 14 h cm 30 Capodimonte porcelain is an excellence of Italian craftsmanship, with a ri...
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1880s Italian Empire Antique Tea Sets

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Bronze

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Teapot 1976
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Teapot, 1976, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Additional information: Materials: Earthenware Color: Beige Styles: Mid-Century Modern...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Earthenware

Vintage Coffee Set by IMCO - 2 Cups, Saucers, 1 Mocha Pot, Golden Details, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage coffee set by IMCO - 2 cups, saucers, 1 mocha pot, golden details - timeless design Italy 80s, table decoration, gift noble This vintage coffee set by IMCO from the 1980s co...
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20th Century Italian Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Antique Sterling 925/°°° Silver Finely Chased Teapot
Located in Torino, IT
Manufactured by Charles Wright, London, England, 1771.
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1770s English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Engraved Octagonal George III Period Sterling Silver Coffee Pot - London 1801
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1801 by George Smith II & Thomas Hayter, this large and fine quality, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is octagonal in shape, standing on a ped...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Rare Chinese Tonkin Ware Cup-and-Saucer, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Chinese made tonkin ware gilt- and lacquer cup and saucer China or Japan, Chinese artisans, early 18th century The black-lacquered cup with gilt handles in the shape of sculptured chrysanthemums and a lobbed edge decorated with gilt engraved border, with a gilt foot-ring that fits into the saucer ring, with two cartouches showing partly undercut gilt relief trees and birds on a gilt granulated background, black lacquered bracket-lobed edge, depicting gilt engraved peony scrolls and three cartouches decorated with high relief gilt trees and birds on a gilt granulated background, the centre with engraved chrysanthemum, enclosed by a raised ring upon which the cup fits, around which a circular panel decorated with high gilt relief trees, flowers, birds and a butterfly on a gilt granulated background. Measures: Cup: H. 5.7 x W. 8.5 cm Saucer: Diameter 13 cm Provenance: Collection Felix Schäfer Note: The decoration of the cup and saucer is identical to the slightly smaller cup and saucer...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Sets

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Other

Nils Kähler Huge Decorative Ceramic Teapot Brutalist Unglazed, HAK Denmark 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Decorative vintage Danish huge teapot by Nils Kähler for the ceramic workshop Herman August Kähler (HAK). Made ca. 1950s. This is a rare piece. The budded shape with soft curves p...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Pot Tea Pot by National 3000 3001
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Coffee Pot & Tea Pot by National (3000 & 3001) - 2 Pieces. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Coffee Pot: 11" H x 10" W x 5" D. Tea Pot: 9.5"...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Silver Tea and Coffee Set, Ernst Treusch Leipzig, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-piece silver service in Baroque style, crafted in 800 silver, comprising a teapot (24 x 18 x 14 cm), a coffee pot (18 x 24 x 10.5 cm), and a milk jug (12 x 12 x 8 cm). Each pie...
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Early 20th Century German Tea Sets

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Silver

Mid 20th Century Japanese Brass and Walnut Coffee Serving Set and Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid 20th century Japanese brass and walnut coffee serving set and tray. This set of four shows off elegant angles and soft edges. The handles of the...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Brass

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot in imari palette. Kangxi period with landscape Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emp...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Cloisonne Teapot Totai
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese porcelain teapot. Early Meiji The body and lid are garnished with thin wire cloisonne decor, flowers and butterfl...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot and Mug Set
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern ceramic coffee or tea pot and mug set. Includes one large coffee or teapot and 10 matching mugs. With its whimsical Mid-Century Modern graphics of a winking eye sun lion...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Coffee/Tea Set with Hand Painted Saxony Flowers 1930s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exquisite Royal Copenhagen tea/coffee set, Saxon Flower collection, is an exceptional example of the finest European craftsmanship. Each piece is hand-decorated with delicate po...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Jacqueline and Jean Lerat 20th century design ceramic tea pot La Borne 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacqueline and Jean Lerat Realised in La Borne circa 1960 Original stoneware ceramic tea pot original perfect condition signed at the base height 23 cm Large 23 cm Width 13 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Ceramic

European Rauenstein Porcelain Tea Set in Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated porcelain teaset from Europe from the late 18th century. The set is most probably Rauenstein or Limbach. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Potte...
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18th Century European Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Vintage Hand Painted China Tea Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful set of three hand painted dishes to add a touch of sophistication to tea time! The elevated bowl measures 3-½”height x 8-?” diameter an...
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20th Century Chinese Other Tea Sets

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Porcelain, Paint

Antique George III Sterling Sugar and Cream Basket Set 1786 Georgian Baskets
Located in London, GB
An antique Georgian George III solid Silver Sugar and Cream Set comprising of a Sugar Basket and a Cream Basket. This pair of Baskets is matched in design...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Set of Three 1930s Art Deco Teapots by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A set of three alpaca coffee pot designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in the Fifties, they were used in the hotels and they are marked on the bottom Calderoni...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Alpaca

Teapot in Glazed Earthenware for Arabia Finland in Brown Color Midcentury
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Teapot Arabia Finland teapot, designed Circa 1950, manufactured Circa 1950. Fired and glazed earthenware, brown finish, Ceramic handle with Fabric around.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Earthenware

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s Meissen porcelain cups and saucers in box with the Rich Court Dragon pattern. The six p...
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Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

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Porcelain

1960s Set of Six Fornasetti Tea Cups and Saucers White and Gold Ceramic Signed
Located in London, GB
A good vintage Set of six Fornasetti porcelain tea/coffee cups and saucers with geometrical gold decor. Each cup and saucer bearing the signature and logo. Made in Italy ca.1960s ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Signe Persson-Melin Teapot Rörstrand Stoneware Blue Ceramic Copper 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Hexagonal shaped teapot by Swedish designer Signe Persson-Melin, model No 225 for Rörstrand Sweden, 1970s. Hand-crafted stoneware with a beautiful blue glaze, solid copper handle. ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Copper

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 elegance. This stunning collection includes a teapot and six teacups and saucers, all bearing the mark of the renowned German brand Krautheim Selb Bavaria, a name synonymous with quality and craftsmanship since 1884. The ivory-colored bone china exudes a sophisticated charm, perfectly complementing the set's clean lines and minimalist design. The teapot was meticulously crafted between 1918 and 1939 in Czechoslovakia (then written as Czecho-Slovakia). The accompanying teacups, each holding a comfortable 220 ml, share the same refined elegance and ivory hue. This complete tea set is a rare find, a piece of history ready to grace your table. Perfect for afternoon tea, special occasions, or simply adding a touch of vintage glamour to your home, this Krautheim Selb Bavaria tea set...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver side-handled chocolate pot; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique early 18th century ...
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1710s French George I Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

Laure Japy "Les Mouchetes" Cups Saucers, 21 Pcs.
Located in Astoria, NY
Laure Japy "Les Mouchetes" Ceramic Demitasse Cups and Saucers, each marked "Limoges / France / Laure Japy / Paris" and plates marked "Les Mouchetes" to underside, comprising: twelve...
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20th Century French Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Fruit/Dessert Knives Forks Set of 6, 1839
By Aaron Hadfield
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this Magnificent solid silver gilt set of six fruit/dessert knives and forks. The set was made by silversmith Aaron Hadfield of Sheffield in 1839. All the cutlery is meticulously crafted and decorated with a 'Queens Pattern' design. In addition to the exquisite and intricate design on each of the pieces, the entire set presents a rich silver-gilt gold colour that conveys a sense of importance and indulgent opulence. Each piece is fully hallmarked on the knife/fork and their respective handles. The set is an excellent addition to any collection of silverware ideal for display on a dining table or as an indulging manner to enjoy one's fruits and sweets. *Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the set of 6 knives & forks. SIZE Knife Length: 205mm (8.07inch) - approx weight 56g (2.0oz) Fork Length: 175mm (6.69inch) - approx weight 38g (1.4oz) Total Set Weight: 570 grams (20.1oz) CONDITION Good Condition - The set is in good condition considering its antique nature...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chinese porcelain teapot dating from the end of the 19th century. With its modern shape and pretty colour, this teapot will be perfect in a...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot
Antique Chinese Porcelain Teapot
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Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tea Pot with Hand Painted Landscapes
Located in Brescia, IT
Richard Ginori Late 18th century porcelain tea pot with hand painted landscapes This very elegant tea pot was hand painted with views of Italian contrysides landscapes, in fuchsia c...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique James W Tufts 1948 Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tea Set - 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique James W. Tufts 1948 Silver Plated Art Nouveau Tea Set 5 Pc Set. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Largest piece: 6" H x 10" W x 6.5" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Early Meissen Porcelain Teapot circa 1715 from the Arnhold Collection
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An early Meissen porcelain teapot made circa 1715, decorated by a Dutch hausmaler circa 1730-1740. The teapot is decorated in a Kakiemon pa...
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Early 18th Century German Other Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

William IVth Mason’s Porcelain Desert Tureen or Sucrier Pattern 223, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English porcelain Sauce Tureen or Sucrier, made by C. J. Mason (The same factory who produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-1835. ...
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Thousand Flower Satsuma Porcelain Demitasse Tea Coffee Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese Satsuma porcelain demitasse tea or coffee set featuring the thousand flower design with gold accents. Includes tea pot with ...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Reed Barton "Americana" Silverplate Tea Coffee Service
Located in Stamford, CT
"Americana" pattern coffee and tea silver-plate service for Reed & Barton. Includes tea and coffee pots, sugar bowl with lid and cream pitcher. D...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

WAS Benson. A good quality small Arts Crafts copper and brass teapot
Located in London, GB
W A S Benson. A good quality small copper and brass teapot.
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinese Man Figural Teapot
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th-Century Majolica Minton Chinese man figural teapot. It is wonderfully whimsical and features a Chinese man form with excellent coloring. Additio...
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Set of Antique Japanese Meiji Teacups Bowls Flowers Figures, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This magnificent tea set from the Meiji period (19th century). 5 cups & 10 saucers. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th centu...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Richard Ginori Italian White Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail
Located in New York, NY
Very beautiful vintage Italian white porcelain with gold gilt coffee or tea cup(s) by designer Richard Ginori, Italy, circa mid-20th century, circa 1960s. Colors include: gold gilt a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Tea Sets

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Gold

Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Delicate and trademark Kangxi revival Japanese Tea Set from the 19th century. Marked Zoshuntei Sanpo Sei and with a high quality landscape scene. Add...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Tea-Pot Sculpture by French Jean Fontaine Abstract Colors Mechanical Forms
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Fontaine Beautiful sculptural tea-pot. Signed by the French artist. Decorative French art with abstract colors and mechanical forms. Excellent original condition. Di...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Cohr Mid-Century Danish Modern Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Scandinavian Modern silver teapot. In sterling silver. By Cohr. With an ebony wood handle and a pill shaped finial to the lid. Fully ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Regency Silver Plated "Whiskey Barrel" Samovar w/ Lions by B&W
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Figural "Whiskey Barrel" Samovar with Lion Masks by B&W. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 15.5" W x 9.5" D.
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Late 19th Century Regency Antique Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Antique, New and Vintage Tea Sets

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.

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