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Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Stunning 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set by the World's Premier French Silversmiths "Emile Puiforcat" (Current...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tea Sets

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vereco, France. Six-person tea set in amber glass. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vereco, France. Six-person tea set in amber glass. Modernist design. From the 1970s. Marked. In good condition with minimal signs of use. Cup: D 10.8 cm without handle x H 6.0 cm. Sa...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

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 decorations/garnish/adornment.
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Chine de Commande Qianlong Period, 18thC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice example of chine de commande style with sepia and pink color. 1 bowl (broken one) is different. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Emperor: Qianlong (...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Chinese Tea Ceremony Box
Located in New York, NY
The lidded rectangular wooden box painted in black and red with cartouches of Court figures and floral decoration; opening to reveal eight dishes.
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20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

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Wood

Moroccan Metal Silver Plated Tea Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse design, nicely aged, handcrafted in Fez, stamped in ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

Set of 20 Antique Japanese Arita Kangxi Style Tea Set Flowers Porcelain, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice and rare set of blue and white teabowls, Marked. Japanese in Chinese style. Top Quality. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Pe...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Style ''Blossom'' Sterling Tea Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite and rare Georg Jensen (1866-1935) tea set is exemplary of the Art Nouveau style gloriously celebrating natural elements, specifically the magnolia blossom. The flower ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique English George III Copper Gooseneck Bird Spout Coffee Tea Kettle 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century George III copper tea / water / coffee kettle with right angle gooseneck / bird spout, fixed brass handle with turned ceramic / porcelain grip and mushroom shaped porcelain finial...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Tea Sets

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Copper

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Chocolate Cup/Tea Bowl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice edo period example in nice condition, 18th century A Japanese pair of Kakiemon tea bowls / chocolate cups. Marked on all pieces. Additional information: Material: Porcela...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Gio Ponti Silver Plated Coffee and Tea set on a tray, A.Krupp Milano
Located in London, GB
A Gio Ponti 6 piece mid-century silver plated coffee and tea set on a small circular tray. Designed for the VI triennale, 1930's to 1950's. comprising 6 it...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Reed & Barton Silver Plate Tea & Coffee Set with Tray C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Five-Piece Victorian Reed & Barton Silver Plate Tea & Coffee Set with Double Handled Serving Tray, Maker Mark as Photographed, Circa 1900 Measures- Cream Pitcher 7''H x 3.5...
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Early 20th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Brass Hot Toddy Footed Goose Neck Tea Coffee Pot Kettle
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Scottish brass Hot Toddy / tea / Coffee kettle with low round body, small goose neck terminating in a bird spout, four round mushroom shaped feet, to...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Pewter Tea Service
Located in Austin, TX
Dating to 1870 and made in Sheffield, England, a locale well known for its silver design and production, this is an extremely well-preserved three-piece pewter and brass tea service....
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Gio Ponti Tea / coffee set from the Parco dei Principi hotel in Rome 1960s circa
Located in Roma, IT
Tea or coffee set designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Parco Dei Principi in Rome and produced by the historic Italian manufacturer Fratelli Calderoni between 1950s and 1960s. This vintage breakfast set consists of 5 pieces: 1 small teapot with built-in filter in the body 1 large coffee maker 1 Water Jug 1 sugar bowl 1 Tray with feet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This set is made in Capodimonte porcelain and features hand painted floral motifs and golden edges. They are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rorstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane , Sweden 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand tea pot Sweden, 1960. Simple beauty that shows its colors in the glaze depending on the light almost matte dusty ash black with rust red pattern.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Servizio da caffè post moderno di Mas Italy
Located in Torino, IT
Particolare servizio da caffè dallo stile post moderno  disegnato da Massimo Materassi per Mas Italy. Il design orientale accostato alle forme e all...
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1970s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique Scottish Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Set Edinburgh 1837 / 38
By James Howden
Located in London, GB
A lovely Antique Victorian Scottish Silver four piece Tea & Coffee Set with in a classic baluster shape. Each piece of this Tea Set is embellished with a gorgeous floral and scroll ...
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ardmore handmade African Ceramic Tiger Teapot
Located in North Miami, FL
Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the Tiger Teapot, a masterpiece of South African Ceramic Art. Crafted by the skilled hands of Sfiso Mvelase, this teapot boasts lifelike...
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2010s South African Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Satsuma Tea Pot with Art Deco Influence Japan, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Faboulous japanese earthenware Teapot of unusual shape. Decorated with a Art Deco pattern. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Or...
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19th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Fluted Tea Bowl, 1680-1720
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice edo period example in nice condition, ca 1680-1732. A Japanese Kakiemon tea bowl and footed dish in the shape of a flower. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Po...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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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 is included Additional information: Material:...
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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Boin-Taburet & Faberge, - 8pc. 950 Sterling Tea Set + 6 Faberge Espresso Cups
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 8-piece Sterling Silver Tea Set by one of France's Premier French Silversmith "Boin-Taburet", and includes 6 Faberge Imperial Egg espresso cups and saucers in fine Limoges porcelain. The world of silver-smithing has witnessed the rise and fall of many notable firms throughout its history. In the realm of French silver-smithing, the name "Boin-Taburet" stands as a symbol of enduring excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship. Fabergé, a name synonymous with opulence, craftsmanship, and unparalleled luxury, has captivated the world for over a century. The brand's remarkable journey from a modest Russian jewelry atelier to a symbol of prestige and sophistication is a testament to its enduring legacy. In 1885 Tsar Alexander III commissioned a lavish Easter egg for his wife, Empress Maria Feodorovna. This magnificent piece, known as the Hen Egg, was an extraordinary fusion of artistry and engineering, setting the stage for what would become Faberge’s most iconic creations - the Imperial Easter Eggs. The Imperial Easter Eggs, a series of intricately designed and meticulously crafted eggs, became the hallmark of Fabergé's artistry. Peter Carl Fabergé and his team of skilled artisans poured their hearts and souls into creating these masterpieces, which were intended as gifts from the Russian Tsars to their wives and mothers. The history of Boin-Taburet is closely linked to the two families that merged to create this iconic firm. The story begins with the Boin family, where Alexis Boin, a skilled silversmith, laid the foundation of the firm. Boin's craftsmanship and artistic abilities were quickly recognized, and his works gained prominence during the early 19th century. The Taburet family, on the other hand, was equally esteemed in the silver-smithing world. Auguste Taburet, known for his intricate designs and fine workmanship, brought the Taburet name to the forefront of French silver-smithing. It was the union of these two families through marriage in 1845 that established the firm known as "Boin-Taburet." The Imperial Easter Eggs not only showcased Fabergé's technical prowess but also solidified the brand's reputation as the jeweler to the Russian imperial family. They were exquisite symbols of love and devotion, and their creation marked a collaborative effort between Fabergé and the Romanov dynasty. The quality and craftsmanship of Boin-Taburet's silverware, exemplified in this stunning tea set, earned the firm a well-deserved reputation. Notably, Boin-Taburet received royal patronage from Emperor Napoleon III, which marked a significant milestone in their history. This recognition catapulted the firm to new heights, and they began creating exquisite pieces for the French royal court. Their exceptional work was displayed at prestigious international exhibitions, further enhancing their reputation on the global stage. The firm's achievements were not limited to France, as Boin-Taburet's pieces found homes in royal collections around the world. This is an amazing 8 piece set and in each of the sterling pieces have been professionally restored to near new condition. The majestic Samovar (Water Fountain) stands roughly 39.00cm. high to the top of the lid, is approximately 23.00cm. across to the tip of the spout and weights 2,270 grams. It bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin Frères sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and is stamped "Boin-Taburet a Paris" on the underside. The Coffee server stands roughly 21.50cm. high to the top of the lid, is approximately 22.00cm. across to the tip of the handle and weights 698 grams. It bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin Freres sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and is stamped "Boin-Taburet a Paris 49213 16" on the underside. The Teapot is roughly 18.50cm. high to the top of the lid, approximately 22.50cm. across from the tip of the spout to the outside of the handle and weights 701 grams. It also bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin Freres sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and is stamped "Boin-Taburet a Paris 49208 16" on the underside. The Hot Chocolate server stands roughly 22.00cm. high to the top of the lid, is approximately 21.00cm. across to the tip of the handle and weights 733 grams. It bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin Frères sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and is stamped "Boin-Taburet a Paris 51103 17" on the underside. The elegant Sugar Bowl stands approximately 17.00cm. high to the top of the lid, roughly 13.50cm. across to the outside of the handles and weights 560 grams. It bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin Frères sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and is stamped "Boin-Taburet a Paris 49665 16" on the underside. The Cream Pitcher stand approximately 11.00cm. high to the top of the handle, is roughly 12.00cm. across from the tip of the spout to the outside of the handle and weights 195 grams. It bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin Frères sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and is stamped "Boin-Taburet a Paris 49214 16" on the underside. The sturdy Candy / Biscuit Dish is roughly 6.00cm. high, approximately 15.00cm. in length to the tips of the handles and weights 275 grams. It also bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin Frères sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and is stamped "Boin-Taburet a Paris 48511 16" on the underside. The massive serving tray is approximately 63.70cm. in length, 51.00cm. across at its widest point and weights in excess of 3,100 grams. It also bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin Freres sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and is stamped "Boin-Taburet a Paris" on the underside. "The Imperial Swan Egg...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

French porcelain Coffee / Tea Service for 10 People
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice coffee or tea service from the first half of the 20th century for 10 people. Beautiful porcelain quality, white with fine gold edging and gold patterns on each piece. High Porce...
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Early 20th Century Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Faux Bois Tea Set, Vallauris France
Located in London, GB
Complete set of Grandjean-Jourdan’s faux bois tableware. This father and son team of post-WWII regional artists created their hand-painted pottery in the famed town of Vallauris, th...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Victorian English Silver Tea Set 3 Pieces
Located in Palermo, IT
Victorian English silver tea set 3 pieces, 1890 gr made in London in 1833.
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

1940s Art Deco Set of Three Alpaca Coffee Pot By Krupp Designed by Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A set of three alpaca coffee pot designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Krupp Milano in the Forties, they were used in the hotels and they are marked on the bottom Krupp and Jolly...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tea Sets

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Alpaca

Coalport Teapot England Early 19th Century Circa 1805
Located in Katonah, NY
This Coalport teapot features an "Old Oval" shape and was manufactured in the early 19th century, circa 1805. It is adorned with an all-around band of ...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

La Pavoni Diamantina Espresso Coffee Machine in stainless steel, new Enzo Mari
Located in Berlin, DE
This model will be available for purchase in summer 2024. The Diamantina is the jewel of the semipro range. It takes up the stylistic features of the historic model "Concorso" model,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Stainless Steel

Traditional Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set of 23 Pieces, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique tea set consistent of 23 pieces including tea plates, tea cups and tea. Hand painted in the traditional Japanese style. Made by an unkno...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea-Coffeeset ivory Handles & Tray 1798-1800
Located in VALENZA, IT
Rare George III Sterling Silver Tea-Coffeeset ivory Handles plus tray 1799-1800 Hallmarked in London in 1798-9 by Charles Asprey, this superb, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Silver Classical Style Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Exquisite early 20th-century Tiffany Sterling Silver Classical Style Four-Piece Tea/Coffee Service. Each piece is a testament to Tiffany's re...
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1910s American Classical Vintage Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

English Pewter by Liberty & Co Tudric
Located in Chicago, IL
English Pewter pieces (Pair) by Liberty & Co Tudric missing the Rattan/Cane around Handles. Additional photos available upon request
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Pewter

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 Victorian 1890 English bone china cup and saucer set...
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1890s Victorian Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Primitive Antique Copper Tea Pot Coffee Kettle Cowboy Farmhouse Teapot 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper teapot / coffee pot featuring primitive styling with nice handles and lid. Dimensions: 10.75" x 8" x 10.75" (Width x Depth x Hei...
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Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Tea Sets

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Copper

Antique 19pc Japanese Nippon Moriage Eggshell Porcelain Dragonware Tea Set c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique 19-Piece Japanese Nippon Hand Painted Moriage Eggshell Porcelain Dragonware Tea Set c1920 Measures- Creamer cup: 4''H x 3.5''W x 4.5''D; Sugar Bowl: 5''H x 4''W x 5.5''D; Wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

German Bavarian Wiuterliug Kirchenlamitz Cobalt Blue Gold Demitasse Tea Coffee
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage German Bavarian Wiuterliug Kirchenlomitz Echt Kobalt Scharffeuer china demitasse tea coffee set featuring teapot, creamer, sugar, cups, saucers and desert plates. The compa...
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Late 20th Century Tea Sets

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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

PM Italian Silverplate & Brass Coffee Service
Located in Chicago, IL
A very fine silver plated and brass coffee service signed PM Italy. The set includes the coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl and serving tray.
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1970s Italian Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Alchimie, Tea Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vito Nesta e Alessandro Guerriero hanno unito le loro forze per creare la collezione Alchimie, diversi prodotti, dalle porcellane ai tessuti, che riporta ai giorni nostri gli stilemi...
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2010s Italian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Armorial Chinese Porcelain Large Teapot Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Qianlong, 18th century,Famille Rose Famile rose enamels with armorial monogram. Large Teapot. Additional information: Material: Emperor Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (17...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Alchimie, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vito Nesta e Alessandro Guerriero hanno unito le loro forze per creare la collezione Alchimie, diversi prodotti, dalle porcellane ai tessuti, che riporta ai giorni nostri gli stilemi...
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2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Matched Solitaire Porcelain Tea Set, Pink with Flowers, ca 1836
Located in London, GB
A matched solitaire tea set consisting of a teapot with cover, a sucrier with cover, a milk jug and a matched trio consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer. With pink ground...
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1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Majolica "Cat & Mouse" Teapot by Minton
Located in Paris, FR
"Cat & Mouse" Majolica teapot, blue Drakkar-shaped. The bow of the boat forming the spout, the boat is decorated on sides with a mice frieze. On the yellow handle, a red and white ca...
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Majolica

Antique Chinese Porcelain Lampion Rouge de Fer Butter Tureen Qianlong, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Qianlong, 18th century, Rouge de fer 1750-1770 Unusual and very delicate decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th centu...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Teacup, White with Flower Sprays, ca 1823
Located in London, GB
A teacup and saucer in the “half orange” shape, white with simple gilt rim and beautiful hand painted flower sprays Pattern unknown but similar to 1082 Year: ca 1823 Size: cup diameter 10cm (4”), saucer diameter 14.2cm (5.5”) Condition: excellent, some rubbing to gilt There are several items available in this design, please see group image and ask for more info if interested. The Samuel Alcock factory was operative in Staffordshire between 1822 and 1856, after which it was bought by Sir James Duke and Nephews. The factory started as a partnership between the young Samuel Alcock and the older Ralph Stevenson, who provided the factory and capital. Alcock quickly took the factory to great heights, building one of the biggest factories of its time. Alcock jumped on the new Rococo Revival fashion and served a huge new middle class market. The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain...
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1820s English Regency Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1980 Jiří Dudycha Scultura Porcellana Cecoslovacchia Postmodern Design Set da tè
Located in Brescia, IT
Jiří Dudycha set da Tè postmoderno Rep. Ceca, 1980 Teiera, lattiera, zuccheriera in porcellana Dettagli in oro perfetto stato di conservazione H teiera: 29 cm H zuccheriera: 14 cm ...
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1980s Czech Post-Modern Vintage Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine. Set of six tea cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine. A set of six tea cups with saucers. Hand-painted. Mid-20th century. Marked. Four cups in first factory quality. Two cups in third factory quality. A...
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Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

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Porcelain

C. 1930s Vintage Ercuis French Art Deco Tea or Coffee Set- 4 Pieces
Located in Ross, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco silver plated tea or coffee set made in France in the 1930 by Ercuis. The handles are Macassar ebony and every piece is marked on the bottom with the Ercuis stamp. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Vintage Tableware Gallia Collection by Sabattini for Christofle, 1950s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Amazing and rare vintage tableware set designed by the renowned modernist Italian designer Lino Sabattini for world-famous silversmith Christofle...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Urn London 1813 Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
A truly stunning silver hemispherical tea urn decorated with gadroon borders for highlights. The body has a stylish upper girdled wire and a ‘serpent’ themed tap. The lion mane ha...
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1810s British Regency Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice edo period examples, 18th century A Japanese pair of Imari tea bowls / chocolate cups. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality
Located in Wilmington, DE
Keller 8pc. Tea Set – Description Direct from Paris, A Gorgeous 19th Century Louis XVI, 8 pc. 950 Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Set by one of France's Premier Silversmiths, Gustave Keller, Includes a Large Sterling Silver Serving Tray...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Aurora Ironstone Coffee Pot
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Japanese mid-century coffee pot in mustard yellow, made by Aurora Ironstone. Sleek lines throughout, with a straight spout and squared handle. The body of the pot is decorated with...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Ceramic, Ironstone

22-Piece Colorful Ceramic Breakfast Set by Italo Casini, Sesto Fiorentino
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This set was designed by Italo Casini. It's made in enameled and golden ceramic. The set is incomplete. There are - Teapot 24 x 11.5 h 19 cm ; - Sugar bowl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Derby Porcelain Tea Service, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, ca 1785
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and extremely rare tea service made by Derby in about 1785. The set has the distinctive "artichoke" moulding and a bright turquoise ground with the white artichok...
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1780s English George III Antique Tea Sets

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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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