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Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in New York, NY
A superb antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tea set from the Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912. The set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in New York, NY
A superb antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tea set from the Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912. The set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Russian Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set
By Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Russian cloisonné and enamel tea set is the work of Pavel Akimovich Ovchinnikov
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Japonisme Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tea set from the Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912. A total of 7 items
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in Newark, England
Extensively Decorated with Traditional Japanese Images
The Tea Set comprises of fifteen pieces
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread
Russian silver and enamel tea set for six people, Russia, circa 1960.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Russian silver and enamel tea set for six people, Russia, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Enamel
White with Overglaze Enamel Tea Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
that only time and nature can create. The overglaze enamel decoration that adorns its surface is
Category
Antique 1720s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
White with Overglaze Enamel Tea Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The wear on its surface is a testament to its age and underwater journey, giving it a unique patina that only time and nature can create. Traces of once-painted nature and chicken il...
Category
Antique 1720s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Tea Set Totai Signed
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese enamel porcelain tea set. Features a captivating bird and floral design
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
Silver and Enamels Tea Strainer, URSS, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
Tea strainer with handle, silver gilded and decorated with yellow, blue and red cloisonné enamels
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Silver and Enamels Tea Strainer, Moscow, 1884
Located in Milan, IT
Tea strainer with handle, in 84 Zolotnik silver, gilded and decorated with floral and geometric
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Pot
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era lidded copper tea pot. Circa: late 18th century to early 19th century
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel, Copper
David Andreson Silver and Enamels Tea Strainer, Denmark, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Tea strainer with handle, in gilt silver and geometrical decoration, with blue and white cloisonne
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
David Andreson Silver and Enamels Tea Strainer, Denmark, 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Tea strainer with handle, in gilt silver and floral decoration, with blue, white and green
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1970s Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Tea Strainer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Russian silver gilt and polychrome cloisonné enamel tea
Category
Vintage 1970s Russian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
H 0.7 in W 2.6 in D 4.5 in
19th C. Spode 44 Pc. Porcelain Tea Set
By Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This Classic 19th century Spode Dessert and tea and coffee service encompasses the beauty of the
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Fine & High Quality Porcelain Tea Cup / Saucer - Rice Grain - Gilt Enameled
Located in Atlanta, GA
foliate enamel detailing to surfaces - Gold accents to the rims and around each "Rice Grain" transparent
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Georges Briard "El Dorado" Enamel and Brass Tea/Coffee Service
By Georges Briard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coffee service set including a sugar bowl, creamer, and tea/coffee pot by Georges Briard for his
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Brass, Enamel
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 3 Piece Tea Ceremony Dragon Set
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese covered and footed enamel tea set including three pieces. The set includes a large tea
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Kaj Franck Mid-Century Enamel Tea Pot Kettle, Finel Arabia, Finland
By Raija Uosikkinen, Kaj Franck
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern enameled teapot / kettle from the 1960s. Designed by Kaj
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Georg Jensen Silver and Enamels Tea Strainer, Denmark 1930
Located in Milan, IT
Tea strainer with handle, in silver and black onyx. Designer Sigvaard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Tea Sets
Materials
Onyx, Silver
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Champleve Enamel Tea Cup and Sauce, c.1875
By Thomas Smily
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver & champleve enamel tea cup and saucer, circular shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
H 3.55 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Tea Set 75 Pink by Augusto Betti Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023
By Paradisoterrestre, Augusto Betti
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
available in mint green or white.
The tea set designed by Italian artist Augusto Betti in 1975 consists of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
Tea Set 75 White by Augusto Betti Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023
By Paradisoterrestre, Augusto Betti
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
available in mint green or pink.
The tea set designed by Italian artist Augusto Betti in 1975 consists of 1
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler
By Risler & Carré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French enamel tea caddy.
Mounted with gilt silver mounts.
By Risler of Paris
Category
Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
H 5.25 in W 5 in D 2.63 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
Russian vermeil and blue enamel vodka set
Located in London, GB
Russian vermeil and blue enamel vodka set
Russian, 20th Century
Decanter: Height 29cm, diameter 8cm
Category
20th Century Russian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Tea Set 75 Mint Green by Augusto Betti Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023
By Paradisoterrestre, Augusto Betti
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
; also available in white or pink.
The tea set designed by Italian artist Augusto Betti in 1975 consists
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
Peter & Denise Orlando, Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tea Set 1960s, Era Capron
By Peter and Denise Orlando
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Peter & Denise Orlando, Mid-Century Modern ceramic tea set 1960s, Era Capron
Free form Ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
H 2.56 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Copeland Spode for Tiffany Dessert & Tea Set for 12 Floral Japonesque Service
By Copeland Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
sugar made by Copeland Spode, exclusively for Tiffany and Co.
The butterscotch colored enamel border is
Category
Mid-20th Century English Japonisme Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Enamel Bronze Cantonese Tea Cups, 18/19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made 18/19th century enamel on bronze/copper powder box. Canton Qianlong.
Additional
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Bronze
H 1.19 in W 1.82 in D 0.04 in
Charles Crowley Sterling Silver Coffee Set, Enamel & Stand Modern Art Hollowware
By Charles Crowley
Located in Big Bend, WI
with enamel aluminum handles, and is dated 1991. The set includes:
Table: It has a glass top and
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot
Located in Newark, England
exceptional Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot. The Teapot of traditional form upon a solid silver base with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot
Located in Newark, England
exceptional Chinese Silver and Enamel Teapot. The Teapot of traditional form upon a solid silver base with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Blue Ceramic Tea Pot, Mid-Century Modern France
By Accolay Pottery
Located in ROUEN, FR
Blue Ceramic Tea Pot, Mid-Century Modern, from France.
Very elegant teapot from the 1960s in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Sandstone
Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A satsuma tea caddy and cover Meiji era, late 19th century, together with,
Tea caddy,
The first
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Coffee Set Vintage Tuscan England Bone China Pale Pink Enamel Gold Plate 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
effortlessly complements any setting, from a formal afternoon tea to a cozy morning coffee.
This set is more
Category
Vintage 1960s British Tea Sets
Materials
Bone
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Teapot and Cover, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese cloisonné enamel teapot and cover, 20th century
gilt-decorated and enamelled with
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
Midcentury Porcelain Navy Blue Tea Coffee Service Jug and Cups, Poland, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Lovely Mid-Century Modern porcelain painted marble coffee set.
Service for 6 people produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
Lovely Set of French Enamel Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister Set
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lovely Set of French Enamel Food Canisters
Original French Enamel Canister set is a complete set
Category
Antique 1880s Art Deco Tea Caddies
Materials
Enamel
Carl Deffner Art Nouveau Copper Tea Kettle on a Comfort, circa 1895-1900
By Carl Deffner
Located in Hampstead, QC
Carl Deffner (1856-1946) Art Nouveau Copper Tea Kettle on a Comfort circa 1895-1900, Germany
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
H 14.75 in W 8.125 in D 6.25 in
Mid Century Porcelain White Lego Formula 1 Tea Coffee Service Cups, Poland, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Lovely Mid-Century Modern porcelain hand painted coffee set of two cups and two plates.
Service
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
H 2.37 in Dm 3.15 in
Handmade Ceramic Teapot in Brown Enamel France 1970s
By Jean Lerat, Claude Champy, Robert Deblander, La Borne Potters
Located in ROUEN, FR
Handmade Ceramic Teapot in Brown Enamel France 1970s
This vintage ceramic teapot was handmade by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel on Porcelain Cloisonne Teapot Totai
Located in New York, NY
Oriental Porcelain Ware, Totai Shippo, Tableware And Serveware, Tea Service.
Dimensions: h 5 1/4 in. All
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
Murano Cobalt Blue 24carat Gold Set.
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Nantwich, GB
Elegant Venetian Murano Demitasse Tea Set (9 pieces) hand painted enameled flowers finished in 24
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Tea Sets
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Enameled Ceramic Teapot Mustard with Sculptural Double Handle, Italy
Located in Beirut, LB
A rare and vibrant example of early 20th-century Italian ceramic design, this Art Deco teapot dates to circa 1930.
Rendered in a bold mustard-yellow glaze, the piece embodies the op...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Chinese Famille Rose Enameled Porcelain Teapot 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese Famille Rose teapot offers porcelain construction with enameled decoration
Category
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Enameled Yixing Teapot, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
colored enamels similar in style to those applied to metal work and has slightly raised rounded panels
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Black Coffee Set by Eugen Wiedamann, Germany, 1950s-1960s
Located in Roma, IT
composed by different materials: metal, enamel, and tin support. The set includes: a coffee pot, a tea pot
Category
Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Tin
22-Piece Colorful Ceramic Breakfast Set by Italo Casini, Sesto Fiorentino
By Italo Casini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This set was designed by Italo Casini.
It's made in enameled and golden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 4.53 in
Antique Tiffany Gilt Encrusted Cup & Saucers, Eleven Sets 22 Pieces Circa 1910
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Custom Ordered and Retailed through the fine Gilded Age firm of Tiffany & Co New York. This set of
Category
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Tea Sets
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Jean Marais, Very Large Teapot in Enamelled Stoneware, Signed, circa 1960
By Jean Marais
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Marais, very large teapot in enamelled stoneware, signed, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
Naples Teapot Hand Painted Gold
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
center interspersed with multicolor dots. The rim is richly decorated golden leafs. The charger, tea and
Category
2010s Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Islamorada Teapot Hand Painted Gold
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
center interspersed with multicolor dots. The rim is richly decorated golden leafs. The charger, tea and
Category
2010s Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Crystal Teapot Hand Painted Gold
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
center interspersed with multicolor dots. The rim is richly decorated golden leafs. The charger, tea and
Category
2010s Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Chinese Turquoise Enamelware Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Palm Beach Teapot Hand Painted Gold
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
center interspersed with multicolor dots. The rim is richly decorated golden leafs. The charger, tea and
Category
2010s Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
Chinese Enamelware Teapot with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
Two Vintage Green Pitchers by Eugen Wiedamann, Germany, 1950s-1960s
Located in Roma, IT
composed by different materials: metal, colored enamel and the support is realized in tin. The set includes
Category
Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Tin
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Enamel Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of enamel tea sets available for sale. Each of these unique enamel tea sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, enamel and ceramic. Find 51 antique and vintage enamel tea sets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of enamel tea sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Enamel tea sets bearing Neoclassical or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many enamel tea sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Michael Graves (b.1934), 11th Artel and Alessi produced popular enamel tea sets that are worth a look.
How Much are Enamel Tea Sets?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,862, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $233,581 highest priced.
Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Enamel Tea Sets
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
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