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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
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20th Century Chinese Other Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Gallo Design Bone China Tea Set, Floral 1970s, 23 Pc
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bastogne, BE
Design tea set is no exception. The fine bone china is both delicate and durable, designed to withstand
Category
Vintage 1970s German Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Tu Mao Xing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set include:
Maker's mark: Tu Mao
Category
Vintage 1930s Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Antique 1800s Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Kwan Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our diverse silver teaware collection
This exceptional antique tea set/service, in Chinese
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Tu Qing Yun
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
planished swan necked spout.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Castleton Peony China Footed Tea Cup Set of 12
By Castleton China Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Castleton Peony China Tea Cup Set of 12.
Set of 12 porcelain footed tea or coffee cup
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
administration. The china pattern is as simply endearing as it is famous-softly painted pink roses bloom amidst
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
3 Piece Antique Chinese Silver Tea Set
Located in London, GB
Classic Chinese export silver tea set comprising teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl made in the Liang
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
20th-Century Chinese Jade Tea Set- 9 Pieces
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Vintage Chinese Jade tea set. It was hand made and hand carved with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Jade
Aynsley Bone China Decorative Tea Set
Located in New York, NY
A highly collectible pink Aynsley floral design tea set.
8 plates, 11 cups & saucers, 1 sugar bowl
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set China Chine de Commande, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Bowls
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796)
Period
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot China Chine de Commande Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. With a delicate painting of flowers.
Additional information:
Material: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.32 in Dm 8.08 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot China Chine de Commande Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Origin: China
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796)
Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912)
Age: Pre-1800
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.52 in Dm 7.88 in
Antique Kangxi Chinese Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kangxi period, Famille Verte. Stunning scene Rare set with floral and bird scene.
The cup with an
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Tea Kettle and Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese kettle and pedestal.
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Tea Sets
Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon & Bamboo Decoration
By Luen Hing
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique handcrafted sterling silver tea set was made in China in circa 1880 in the period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
RAAQUU FX Chinese New Year Tea Set with Premium Silver Needle White Tea
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Series.
This Chinese New Year Tea Set comes with 50g of 4Leaftea's Selected White Tea.
Limited Edition
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Copper
H 8.27 in W 13.59 in D 4.34 in
Set of 6 Antique Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Floral Cup Saucer Tea Set, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this fantastic and unsually beautifull tea set in Blue and white, all of moulded shape
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Qianlong Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Antique, China, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cantonese tea bowl and qianlong saucer
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A rare chinese porcelain gilt dish and cup
Thinly potted porcelain decorated in gilt and red
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set Teapot Donkey Yongzheng/Early Qianlong Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796)
Period: 18th century Qing (1661
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Kangxi Porcelain Chinese Red Famille Verte Tea Set Top, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kangxi period, Red Famille Verte. Stunning scene Rare set!
Additional information:
Material
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Kangxi Chinese Lait Famille Verte Tea Set Bird Butterfly, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
flowers. Both marked at the base. Rare set!
Chinese café au lait porcelain is a type of Chinese porcelain
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Silver Tea and Coffee Service
By Yu Chang
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning and complete seven-piece Chinese export silver tea and coffee service was crafted by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Oriental Chinese red & gold hand painted porcelain tea set marked “Made in Japan
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 20thC Chinese Solid Silver 3 Piece Tea Set On Tray c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century rare Chinese solid silver impressive tea service on tray, comprising of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
1900s Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our diverse silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea set
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Porcelain BLood & Milk Tea Set Pronk Dame au Parasol, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Chinese Porcelain BLood & Milk Tea Set Pronk Dame au Parasol, 18th Century.
its a mariage
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Qianlong Armorial Tea Bowl Chinese Porcelain, China, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 18th century
Decoration Type / Colour: Armorial
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collection
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea set/service consists of a teapot, cream jug and
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Set of 4 Antique Chinese Blood & Milk / Tea Bowl Flowers Porcelain Qing Dynasty
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 18th century tea bowls, Qing Period. 4 sets and 1 loose cup. The painting is of
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 20thC Chinese Export Solid Silver Four Piece Tea Set, Singfat c.1900
By Sing Fat
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Chinese export solid silver four piece tea set, comprising of a coffee
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 6.89 in W 8.86 in D 4.53 in
Set of 5 Antique Qianlong Period Chinese Porcelain Floral Tea Bowls with Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Chinese Qianlong period set of cups and saucers. Fine potting and handpainting.
Additional
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Cadogan 'Foo Dog' Teapot, Guangxu Tea / Coffee
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chinese turquoise and Aubergine glazed Cadogan wine or tea pot
A finely molded and glazed "Cadogan
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Tea Set Chinese Porcelain Dish Cornelis Pronk ‘Dame Au Parasol’ Pattern, 18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Export Porcelain saucer dish and Cup after the ‘Dame Au Parasol’ design by Cornelis Pronk
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Chine de Commande Qianlong Period, 18thC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Origin: China
Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912)
Age: Pre-1800
Original/Reproduction: Original
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Tea Set Antique Krautheim Selb Bavaria Art Deco Ivory Bone China
Located in Bastogne, BE
This exquisite antique tea set, crafted in the Art Deco style, is a true testament to timeless
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Cup Saucer Amsterdam Bont, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Tea Bowls & Cups, Tea Drinking
Region of Origin: China
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Porcelain Tea/Coffee Set Bone China Royal Maastricht Sphinx, Holland
Located in Bastogne, BE
This beautiful vintage tea set was crafted in Holland, circa 1950s by Royal Maastricht Sphinx. Its
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Afternoon Tea Set, English, Bone China, Cup & Saucer, Plate, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique two-person afternoon tea set. An English, bone China cup and saucer, sandwich
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.56 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service
Located in Huntington, NY
Chinese Export Blue & White Ceramic Coffee / Tea service With Tea pot, Creamer & sugar Bowl
Tea
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Chinese Porcelain Qianlong/Jiaqing Red Rouge de Fer Tea Cup, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain Tea set in rouge de fer style.
Additional information:
Material
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Three Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Tea Pots
Located in Sheffield, MA
Collection of 3 Chinese Export Porcelain blue & white tea pots. Treat yourself to a cup of tea or
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Tea/Coffee Cup Flowers Yonzheng Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796)
Period
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Red Rouge de Fer Tea Cup, 18th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain Tea set in rouge de fer style. 1 of the cups is different.
Additional
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Antique 18th Century European Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
English Bone China Hand Painted & Signed Tea Set for Six with Teapot
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful midcentury English tea set by Tuscan Fine Bone China
Made in England
This tea set has
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Russian silver 2 piece Tea set, Chinese market, DMITRY EGOROV, Moscow 1895
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
the tea sets and tea canisters in the Chinese Taste, this tea pot and sugar box are one of this cases
Category
Antique 1890s Tea Sets
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
H 4.5 in W 6.7 in D 3.6 in
Antique Japanese Chinese Edo Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Tea Set, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, combination between 2 sets.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 0.91 in Dm 4.69 in
18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese export porcelain service spectacularly decorated with a smart coral scale ground with
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets
Located in Sheffield, MA
Victorian 1890 English bone china cup and saucer sets. The sets are embellished in a royal purple with some
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tea Bowl & Saucer with Initials MJ
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tea Bowl & Saucer
Initials MJ,
American Market,
Circa 1785
The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Gilt Chinese Tea Cups with White Cranes
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Delicate and trademark Kangxi revival Japanese Tea Set from the 19th century. Marked Zoshuntei
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese porcelain tea pot with lid & strap handle, c. 1760-80
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese export porcelain globe tea pot with lid and twisted strap handle. The pot is decorated in
Category
Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain dish Very gorgeous qianjiang decoration.
Additional information:
Material
Category
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
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
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Silver Chinese Export Tea and Coffee Service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai
By Tuck Chang & Co.
Located in London, GB
Silver Chinese Export tea and coffee service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai
Chinese, Late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
H 9.85 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
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China Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of China tea sets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique China tea sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. We have 111 antique and vintage China tea sets in-stock, while there are 22 modern editions to choose from as well. China tea sets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. China tea sets bearing Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made China tea sets over the years, but those made by Tu Mao Xing, Wang Hing & Co. and André Fu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are China Tea Sets?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,232, while they’re typically $15 on the low end and $34,500 highest priced.
Finding the Right Tea Sets for You
Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.
Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.
Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.
During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.
During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany & Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.
But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.
Questions About China Tea Sets
- What does bone china mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
- What is a set of china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A set of china refers to a set of tableware. Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. A set of china is likely to include dinner plates, bread plates, cups and other items. Find antique and vintage china on 1stDibs.
- What is the best tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There are many types of tea sets available. You may wish to have a small tea service if your needs are modest. During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.A tea set best suited for you may depend on a variety of factors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tea sets.
- What is a Bavaria tea set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- Are China sets worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The value of China depends on the brand as well as the age of the set. Antique pieces from certain companies such as Lenox or Welmar, particularly if they are rare, will be of higher value than newer items from a brand that engages in mass production.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age.
In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England.
Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.
Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.
Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.
- Are silver tea sets safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.
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