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Tea Sets For Sale
Chinese Export Blue and White Pitcher
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese export blue and white porcelain milk pitcher.  
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Vintage Coffee Set by Forstenberg West-Germany, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage coffee set is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Made in Ceramics. Made in Germany Various dimensions. Sugar bow...
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1970s German Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Elaborate William IV Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set by E. Barton, 1831
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831 1832 by Edward Barton this elegant William IV antique sterling silver four-piece tea set is of a classic lobed or 'melon' form. The pieces have app...
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1830s English William IV Antique Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Kutani Ware Painted Shozo Gilt Tea Set of 6, Pot and Cups in Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Kutani Ware Painted Shozo Gilt Tea Set of 6, Pot and Cups in Porcelain Offered for sale is a set of Japanese Kutani Ware Porcelain Hand-painted Shozo Gilt Teapot...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

1964 Jaroslav Jezek Exlusive Porcelain Tea Set "Nefertiti", Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good condition with minor signs of use - 6 cups with plate and 3 pots - Suggar Pot: 10cmx10cm - Cup: 6,5cm 8,5cm 6,5cm - Plate: 1,5cm 14cmx14cm - Cream pot: 11,5cmx11,...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Japanese Tea Service in Hand Painted Porcelain, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Japanese tea service in hand-painted porcelain. Mid-20th century. Consisting of two teacups with saucers, a teapot and five plates. The teacup m...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Famille Verte Kangxi Period Tea Bowl SE Asia Chinese Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very rare Kangxi Famille Verte Tea Set with Ruyi decoration for the SE Asian market. Marked with a Lozenge with ribbons. Large dish with similar ruyi design is pictured in; Ströber,...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Bing Grøndahl, "Tema". Stoneware teapot. Cast iron handle. 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Stoneware teapot. Cast iron handle. From the 1970s. Model: 656. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: H 21.5 cm (including handle)...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Stoneware

Silver Coffee Pot, London, 1902
Located in Greding, DE
English silver coffee pot in a neoclassical urn shape, featuring a domed lid with a finely turned finial and a curved handle adorned with a leaf motif at the joint. The lid and foot ...
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Early 1900s British Neoclassical Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

Arts Crafts Style Sterling Silver Café au Lait Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver café au lait set made in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our collectable teaware collection. T...
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1930s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

LBS Co. 1849 English Edwardian Style Silver Plated Tea Coffee Set - 4 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
LBS Co. 1849 English Edwardian Style Silver Plated Tea Coffee Set - 4 Pc Set. Item features (1) teapot, (1) coffee pot, (1) creamer, (1) sugar bowl. Each piece has "MKC" monogram, or...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Jackie Lynd for Duka, Five Blues Teacups with Saucers in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jackie Lynd for Duka. Five blues teacups with saucers in glazed ceramics with blue decoration. Swedish design, early 21st century. The cup measures: 9 x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service with bamboo handle; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver bachelor tea service consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Each piece of this silver tea set has a square rounded form; the teapot features a cylindrical neck and the cream jug and sugar bowl bear circular tapering upper rims. The surface of each piece is embellished with an impressive planish finish. One side of each piece bears an impressive applied branch bordered cartouche, ornamented with embossed plum blossom illustrations, incorporating birds in flight; this piece is double-skinned, as to be expected. The teapot is fitted with the original domed hinged cover surmounted with an embossed silver finial modelled in the form of a lobed gourd/bud. This Chinese silver teapot is fitted with a C scroll handle overlaid with an interwoven bamboo wicker, strategically interlaced to produce a segmented braided design. The sugar bowl and cream jug are fitted with silver handles replicating the details of two conjoined bamboo stalks. The surface of each piece is further ornamented with an embossed cloud decorated shaped panel, to the lower portion of each handle. The teapot features an impressive silver planished spout; the spout junction of the teapot and cream jug are perpendicular to the handles. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set...
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1930s Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver

Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande Qianlong, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Qianlong, 18th century,Famille Rose. Famile rose enamels with flowers. Large Teapot. Missing lid Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bow...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Japanese Style: Imari Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th cent...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Unusual Antique Edwardian Toby Jug Teapot
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Edwardian toby jug teapot having a quality teapot with a man sitting down, shaped handle and spout and original lid.
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Rosenthal, Porcelain Tea Set Consisting of Teapot, Creamer and Sugar Bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, a porcelain tea set consisting of teapot, creamer and sugar bowl. Hand-painted with purple flowers. 1920/30s. In perfect condition...
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1920s German Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Plum Red-Ground Saltglaze Stoneware Teapot and Cover, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Plum red-ground saltglaze stoneware teapot and cover, circa 1940.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Epical Piece.The painting work is cool. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: Meiji Period Original/Reproduction: Original Age: 1800-...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Caughley Porcelain Teapot, Pink Floral Compagnie des Indes, ca 1785
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful teapot made by Caughley around 1785, decorated with the "Compagnie des Indes" pattern with bold pink flower sprays and a pink s...
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1780s English George III Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Contemporary Teapot Hand Painted in Italy Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Berry teapot is entirely decorated with a dotted pink enamel. Measures: Teapot 20 x 12 x 14 H cm - 60cl - 20oz Piazza del Popolo, Berry collection Hand painted porcelain Made in Italy First introduced at Milan Design Week 2018, the Piazza del Popolo collection is named after a Roman landmark, at the heart of Roman everyday life, and inspired by traditional, simple Italian artisanal pottery yet decorated in a personal and elegant key. Each Coralla Maiuri product is entirely hand decorated. Each is a work of art. While ensuring consistency, they are never identical. Slight variations of decor and color from one to another are not only normal, but to be expected as a sign of their uniqueness.   For large quantities, production lead time to be confirmed. Dishwasher and microwave oven safe.
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2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Andlovitz Guido Design for Lavenia Italy/Laveno Set of Four Cups with Plates
Located in Biella, IT
Andlovitz Guido design for Lavenia Italy/Laveno set of four cups with four plates good condition for the set except two little defect in two cups that you...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

20th Century Italian Silver Baroque Style Chocolate Pot on feet
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid silver chocolate pot in Baroque style with feet. The spiral work makes it very bright due to the faces that mirror each other. The body of the chocolate pot is supported by 3...
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1990s Italian Baroque Tea Sets

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Silver

Chinese Export Silver Bamboo Pattern Tea Service, circa 1880s
By Cumwo
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese export bamboo pattern silver 5-piece tea service, circa 1860-1880. The teapot, covered sugar, creamer and waste bowl marked "GW" for Gemwo maker of Hong Kong. The tray is mar...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

14-Piece Japanese Gilt and Painted Tea and Dessert Serving Set with Peacock
Located in Norwood, NJ
14-piece Kutani Japanese gilt and painted tea and dessert serving set with Peacock. Hand painted gilt and painted Peacock tea and serving set. Features floral and peacock design. Lidded tea and coffee pots, lidded creamer, sugar bowl, and five snack sets...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

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Gold

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century Porcelain Tea Pot Pink Landscape
Located in Brescia, IT
Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century porcelain tea pot with landscapes drawings in pink, hand made in Italy. This handmade tea pot in fine porc...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Lid Cantonese Foo Dog Chinese Canton Qing Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Lid from a teapot in Canton palette. Qing period. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Condition: Chip to r...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set of 5 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Rooster Tea Bowls Saucers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Edo period tea set with rooster and chicken decoration in imari palette. Underglaze blue and overglaze other enamels. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th century Age: Pre-1800 Condition: Dishes perfect. Bowls some chips and lines. Dimension...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Lid Blue and White Chinese Landscape Qing Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Lid from a teapot in Blue and White palette. Landscape scene. Qing period. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th cen...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a marriage, combination between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcela...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a marriage, combination between 2 sets. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porc...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Kahler HAC Brown Bisque Teapot 50 s Denmark
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful handmade teapot. Incised signature on bottom: with the Kahler K and Danmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Service à thé Boch la Louvière série "Kimono" en faïence Belgique 1970 Lot de 9p
Located in London, England
Ce service à thé Boch La Louvière de la série Kimono est une pièce rare et exceptionnelle, composée de neuf éléments. Au centre, une théière ou chocolatière ornée de magnifiques tuli...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Faience

Cubist Style Contemporary Teapot by Deborah Schwartzkopf
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A noted contemporary Seattle artist/potter has had numerous shows all over the world. Featured on the cover of "American Craft" in 2015. Here is how DS ...
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2010s American Modern Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice example of chine de commande style with sepia and pink color Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 12 bowls decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: Pre-1800 Condition: 1 dish with restored chip. Rest of pieces perfect. Dimension...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Tea Pot
Located in San Diego, CA
Great stoneware ceramic tea pot. Beautiful design with variety of techniques. This piece has cracks from restoration that do not deter of its style and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Stoneware

Antique Ca 1740-1750 Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Creamer Famille Rose
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated creamer/jug. Yongzheng period. Great decoration in Famille Rose / Fencai palette. Condition small chip to rim with large line running from it. Lid with some...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Four Antique Meissen Teacups with Saucers in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four antique Meissen teacups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain. Purple flowers and gold decoration. Museum quality, approx. 1740. The cup meas...
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1740s German Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Hallmark English George I Style Silver Plated 3 Pieces Tea Set Bakelite Handles
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1930s, this silver service was made in England. All piece are signed with hallmarks. Features George I Style detailing. Bakelite Top and Handle to the Tea Pot. All pieces are...
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Mid-20th Century English George I Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Rare antique Doulton four piece tea set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Rare antique Doulton four piece tea set, comprising of a coffee pot, tea pot, milk jug and sugar bowl decorated in hunting scenes in light and dark bro...
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19th Century Antique Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Modernist Vivianna Torun for Dansk Silver Plate Tea Sugar Creamer Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic modernist cream and sugar bowl designed by Vivanna Torun for Dansk Designs. Great sculptural design. Silver plated and hard to find acce...
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Mid-20th Century Tea Sets

Sterling Silver Tea Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...
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1870s American Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage J.F. Curran Co Victorian Silver Plated Small Coffee Tea Set - 4 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage J.F. Curran & Co Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Tea Set - 4 Pc Set. Item features a etched and engraved "ENL Dec 25/66" on all pieces, original hallmark, very nice small set....
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Early 20th Century Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver teapot in the Queen Anne style, part of our diverse teaware collection. This impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver teapot has been modelled in the Queen Anne style onto an oval collet foot. The lower portion of this fine teapot is embellished with batwing style embossed fluted decoration accented with subtly elevated rounded projections. The upper portion of the body is encircled with a narrow band reflecting the same fluted decoration, all in a swirl design. The Edwardian teapot is fitted with a hinged domed cover, which features further fluted decoration. The cover is surmounted by a carved, shaped fluted painted wood and sterling silver finial. This Queen Anne style teapot...
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Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique Tea Sets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Plated Roux Marquiand Tea Set Attributed
Located in Lugo, IT
Tea service attributed to French manufacture Roux Marquiand, 1920/25. Tray, milk jug, sugar bowl and teapot. Tray size 60 by 36 cm Highest element 18 cm lowest 10 cm Condition as see...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

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 Ninsei. Kuniyaki Tea Bowls and Tray Japan black porcelain...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

21st Century Thermal Carafe Mocha with Taupe Cover for Coffee Service
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Mocha is the perfect vessel to keep piping hot or icy cold beverages right at arm’s reach. Our new thermal carafe enhanced by a removable leather cov...
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2010s Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 10 bowls decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19t...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Leaf Sauceboat Bowl, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated sauce boat With matching undertray. Decorated with a floral scene This very Rococo design was very popular in the middle of the 18th century. Additional in...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

English Pearlware Tea Set, Early 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
English Pearlware tea set, early 19th century. Two tea pots with swan finials. Six tea bowls and matching saucers. Delicate white porcelain with grap...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Pearlware

Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional Dutch silver tea caddy has been realistically modelled in the form of a classic antique wine cooler...
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1890s Dutch Antique Tea Sets

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Silver

Tommi Parzinger 4pc Brass Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite exemplary Mid Century 4pc Tommi Paringer brass serving set including original round tray, covered sugar bowl creamer, beverage pitcher. Complete set as designed.
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Rosenthal, Germany, a Set of Four Large Teacups and Matching Porcelain Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, Germany, a set of four large teacups and matching porcelain saucers. Thin white porcelain with gold decoration. 1903. In excellent condition ...
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Early 1900s German Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Koka tea set by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden
Located in BELFORT, FR
Koka tea set by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden, manufactured in the 1960's. This set contains a tea pot, six cups and six saucers. Slight wear due to its age and use, no chip...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Silver and Enamels Tea Strainer, Moscow, 1896
Located in Milan, IT
Tea strainer with handle, in 84 zolotnik silver, gilded and decorated with blue and white cloisonné enamels. Moscow, Russia, 1896.
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Set of 5 Japanese Edo Period Porcelain Rooster Tea Bowl Saucer, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Edo period tea set with rooster and chicken decoration in imari palette. Underglaze blue and overglaze other enamels. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Deco...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing Grøndahl. "Colombia" teapot in stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Colombia" teapot in stoneware. Model number 656. Approx. 1970. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 22.0 with ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Stoneware

Herend, four pairs of large porcelain teacups.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Herend, four pairs of large porcelain teacups. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs. Pink rim. Marked and dated 1944. Perfect condition. Like new. Cup: Diameter 11.0 cm. withou...
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1940s Hungarian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Carole Stupell Pink Gold Tea Set Cream Soup Bowls
Located in Stamford, CT
Carole Stupell, Ltd. china made by Flintridge China in California. The Flintridge China Company began in Pasadena, CA in 1946. It was acquired by Gorham in 1970. This set includes 7 cups and saucers, 7 cream soups...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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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