How do I identify an antique tea set?

To 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.

Antique Sake Set

Rare Japanese Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Meiji

Japanese Sake Glasses

Japanese Lacquered Art

Japanese Kutani Early 20th Century

Black Lacquer With Gold Art

Sake Glass

Silver Sake

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

$900Sale Price / set|50% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period

$2,200 / set

Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered Sake Drinking set circa late 19th century (end of Meiji period), The assemble consists of a red lacquer stand open frame support and a lid that encloses a storag...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Ceremonial Sake and Dining Set

$1,495 / set

Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Ceremonial Sake and Dining Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Meiji Miniature Gold Maki-e Ceremonial Sake and Dining Set An unusually detailed miniature Japanese ceremonial sake and dining service from the Meiji period, circa 1880–1900.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

Hukin and Heath Sterling Silver Sake Brandy Cigar Light Set London 1904

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

Hukin and Heath Sterling Silver Sake Brandy Cigar Light Set London 1904

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very unusual Hukin and Heath Sterling Silver Sake Brandy Cigar Light Set London 1904. In the form of an Alladin's lamp chamberstick shape on three bun supports.

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Sake Set

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Black Lacquer & Gold Sake, Champagne Flutes or Wine Stemware, Set of 6

$1,850 / set

Japanese Black Lacquer & Gold Sake, Champagne Flutes or Wine Stemware, Set of 6

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful set of six (6) Japanese black lacquer and gold sake, Champagne flutes, or wine stemware glasses, circa 20th century, Japan.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Sake Cups, Set of 3, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan

$2,700 / set

Japanese Lacquer Sake Cups, Set of 3, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A finely decorated set of 3 red lacquer sake cups, sakazuki, featuring views of Mt.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

Ceramic Gilt Japanese Sake Cups or Miniature Salt Bowls a Set of Five, Japan

$350 / set

Ceramic Gilt Japanese Sake Cups or Miniature Salt Bowls a Set of Five, Japan

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of five ceramic handpainted Japanese sake cups.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Gold

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs

$3,115Sale Price|20% Off

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sake this amazing set of six Regency rosewood dining chairs with upholstered seat , in lovely condition , circa 1820.

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sake Set

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Taishō 1900s Tamba Tachikui Ware Brown Jar with Spout and Drip Glaze

$1,275

Japanese Taishō 1900s Tamba Tachikui Ware Brown Jar with Spout and Drip Glaze

Located in Yonkers, NY

The jar's lower spout, designed for easy pouring, is complemented by a practical cork stopper, enhancing its previous utility as a sake container. What sets this piece apart is the m...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sake Set

Materials

Ceramic, Cork

Recent Sales

Set of Three Antique Japanese Sake Saki Bottles with Calligraphy, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 12.25 in Dm 7 in

Set of Three Antique Japanese Sake Saki Bottles with Calligraphy, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

A trio of antique Japanese handmade earthenware saki sake bottles from Japan, circa 1900. Each jar has a different signature in script across the front that is the mark of the master...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Early 20th Century Kutani Sake Set

Sold

H 5.75 in Dm 2.5 in

Early 20th Century Kutani Sake Set

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

beautiful hand painted sake set by kutani, kameda japan.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin

Sold

H 6 in W 14.88 in D 13.13 in

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set by Unno Shomin

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver and Lacquer Sake Set Unno Shomin Meiji period, late 19th century This extraordinary sake set exemplifies the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship, created by the esteemed Unno ...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Silver

c. 1920 Satsuma Sake Set

Sold

H 5.38 in Dm 2.5 in

c. 1920 Satsuma Sake Set

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1920 Satsuma Sake Set from the Kizan workshop, Japan. Decorated with fabulous Noh actors in costumes of the period in enamels of deep color with gilded highlights.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Other Antique Sake Set

Materials

Enamel

Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots

Sold

H 10 in W 9 in D 7 in

Collection of Six Japanese Tetsubin/Sake Pots

Located in Chicago, IL

A collection of six 19th century Japanese cast iron pots (four for boiling water, and a pair for warming sake) all with foliage motifs. The Tetsubin have bronze lids, while the Sake...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Sake or Teapot with Dragon Head

Sold

H 4.73 in Dm 5.12 in

Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Sake or Teapot with Dragon Head

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Interesting and finely painted satsuma Sake Pot / Teapot and vase with Gosu Blue. Very cool and of high quality. Marked: The artist name reads (Seki-Sai) Additional information: Ma...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Set of Six Japanese Sake Cups and Saucers, Late 19th Century

Sold

H 1.78 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 in

Antique Set of Six Japanese Sake Cups and Saucers, Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Set of six sake cups and saucers, gilded decoration all around the cups and saucers, signed/mark to the underside of each piece.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Emile Gallé, Two Sake Liquor Glasses with Thistles Yellow Enameled Glass

Sold

H 1.97 in Dm 0.04 in

Emile Gallé, Two Sake Liquor Glasses with Thistles Yellow Enameled Glass

By Émile Gallé

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of two sake liquor glasses made in yellow glass with design of enamelled thistles.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sake Set

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Beautiful Set Of Twelve Victorian Oak Dining Chairs

Sold

H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in

Beautiful Set Of Twelve Victorian Oak Dining Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sake this stunning set of twelve Victorian carved oak and upholstered dining chairs, late 19th century , including two elbow chairs , with channel moulded sho...

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sake Set

Materials

Oak

Antique Japanese Erotic Porcelain Sake Set, circa 1890

Sold

H 5.32 in Dm 2.56 in

Antique Japanese Erotic Porcelain Sake Set, circa 1890

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Rare antique Japanese porcelain 11-piece sake set with finely painted shunga erotic scenes highlighted with applied gilding.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

P. Pastaud for Limoges, France, Tea / Mocha / Sake Set of Six Pieces on Tray

Sold

H 0.79 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in

P. Pastaud for Limoges, France, Tea / Mocha / Sake Set of Six Pieces on Tray

Located in København, Copenhagen

Pastaud for Limoges, France. Tea / mocha / sake set of six pieces on tray. Hand-painted with gold decoration.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Sake Set

Antique Japanese Sake 2bottles and 5cups Set

Sold

H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 3.86 in

Antique Japanese Sake 2bottles and 5cups Set

By Ryusei Ono

Located in Paris, FR

This is a Kutani ware. This is a type of porcelain produced in the southern part of Ishikawa Prefecture. It is beautifully decorated with gold , blue , white, green. The painting...

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sake Set

Materials

Copper

Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Sake Cups

Sold

H 2 in Dm 2.5 in

Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Sake Cups

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Sake Cups.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Tin Vase / Sake Bottle / Set of 2 / 1850-1920

Sold

H 9.57 in Dm 4.89 in

Japanese Antique Tin Vase / Sake Bottle / Set of 2 / 1850-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese sake bottle made of tin. It is sold as a set of two.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sake Set

Materials

Tin

Beautiful Set Of Eight Geaorge III Oak Dining Chairs

Sold

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in

Beautiful Set Of Eight Geaorge III Oak Dining Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sake this beautiful set of eight George III dining chairs .

Category

Late 19th Century British George III Antique Sake Set

Materials

Oak

Sake Pot

Sold

H 9 in Dm 6.5 in

Sake Pot

By Adja Yunkers

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the Century Meiji Japanese Cast Iron and Enamel Teapot

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Iron & Lacquer Sake Kettles

Sold

H 8 in W 9 in D 6.75 in

Pair of Japanese Iron & Lacquer Sake Kettles

Located in Seattle, WA

One pair of Japanese cast iron sake kettles. The sides embossed with Paulownia Crest motifs, the inset top with scrolling Paulownia floral motifs and Chrysanthemum flowers on the fix...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Iron, Silver

19th Century Japanese Calligraphy Sake Bottles, Set of Three

Sold

H 13.75 in W 6 in D 6 in

19th Century Japanese Calligraphy Sake Bottles, Set of Three

Located in Richmond, VA

Collection of three antique thrown pottery Japanese sake bottles with brown calligraphy decoration, one with a remnant of removable rope at the neck. Two are not decorated on the rev...

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sake Set

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

$4,800

H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick

$2,125

H 3.55 in W 6.11 in

George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick

By Henry Chawner

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A wonderful George III period chamber stick in sterling silver by Henry Chawner of London. An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded ...

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Antique Sake Set

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Gimbal Table Lighter by Andrew Barrett, 1910

$4,031

H 6.7 in Dm 2.2 in

Antique Sterling Silver Gimbal Table Lighter by Andrew Barrett, 1910

By Andrew Barrett & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine, and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver gimbal table lighter; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antiqu...

Category

1910s English Antique Sake Set

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

$1,720 / set

H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

By Satsuma

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful hand painted and gold porcelain tea or coffee set Satsuma Japanese 15 pieces, 1880s. The service is complete to serve six people at the table includes: 1 teapot, 1 sugar bo...

Category

1880s Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Tea Set and Serving Trays in Original Box

$3,895

H 7 in W 21.5 in D 15.63 in

Japanese Lacquer Tea Set and Serving Trays in Original Box

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome lacquered tea set from Japan, circa 1920s, featuring a traditional Japanese lacquerware style, known as Urushi, with a deep red color and hand-painted gold designs, prized...

Category

1920s Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets

$1,800 / set

H 2.25 in Dm 1.75 in

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese enamel on copper cloisonné salts and pepper shaker sets. There are 12 pieces in total. 6 salt cellars, and 6 matching pepper shakers. Colors include blue, dark green,...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sake Set

Materials

Copper

Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Bottles

$1,500Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 10.125 in Dm 10.125 in

Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Bottles

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain bottles. The wares are enameled with polychrome figural medallions representing blossoming flowers surrounded by floral, foliage ...

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Enamel

Oriental Chinese Red & Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Set Made in Japan

$1,195 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 8.5 in

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.” Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will ha...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Sake Set

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Gold Maki-e Lacquer Tabako-Bon Smoking Cabinet, Circa 1900

$1,495

H 4.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Japanese Meiji Gold Maki-e Lacquer Tabako-Bon Smoking Cabinet, Circa 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Meiji Gold Maki-e Lacquer Tabako-Bon Smoking Cabinet A diminutive Japanese Meiji-period tabako-bon, or portable tobacco-smoking cabinet, dating to the late 19th century. Co...

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sake Cups with Stand, Shitsusendo, Meiji Period, Red Lacquer with Gold M

$480 / set

H 0.79 in Dm 3.55 in

Pair of Sake Cups with Stand, Shitsusendo, Meiji Period, Red Lacquer with Gold M

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A pair of sake cups (盃) in vermilion lacquer (shu-nuri), each decorated in gold makie with a design of butterflies in flight (群蝶金蒔絵) — rendered in high relief with fine details of wi...

Category

1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer, Urushi lacquer

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani

$5,850 / set

H 5 in W 7.3 in D 6.5 in

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality Kutani three-piece tea service set, generously gilded with high purity gold and extremely intricately hand-painted in red and green...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Makers Table Cigar Lighter

$1,850

H 4 in W 3 in D 4 in

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Makers Table Cigar Lighter

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Soquel, CA

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Makers Table Cigar Lighter Tiffany & Co. Cigar Table lighter. Sterling silver body with cotton wick. On the bottom portion of this lamp is clea...

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Sake Set

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Walker & Hall Silver Plated Condiment Server with Pressed Glass Bowls

$699 / set

H 8 in W 10.5 in D 6 in

Antique Walker & Hall Silver Plated Condiment Server with Pressed Glass Bowls

By Walker & Hall

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated condiment set was made by Walker & Hall of Sheffield England in circa 1900 in the period Victorian style. The holder has ornately cast feet and some engrav...

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Sake Set

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

$8,600

H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 6 in

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sagejubako is a portable picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an additional meal was added between breakfast and dinner. It normally consists of a carry case w...

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

Edwardian Sterling Silver & Glass Liqueur Set, William Hutton, 1904

$4,065 / set

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 15.95 in L 5.91 in

Edwardian Sterling Silver & Glass Liqueur Set, William Hutton, 1904

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by William Hutton, this delightful antique Edwardian sterling silver and glass liqueur set comprises a decanter and six matching glasses. The glass de...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sake Set

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lot Cloisonne Chinese Colorfull Vase CLoisonne Enamel China, Early 20th Cen

$218 / set

H 0.04 in Dm 3.71 in

Lot Cloisonne Chinese Colorfull Vase CLoisonne Enamel China, Early 20th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lot of cloisonne Great piece of cloisonne. Additional information: Material: Bronze Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century Age: 20th century Original/Reproduction: Original C...

Category

20th Century Chinese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Bronze

People Also Browsed

Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century

$3,800

H 6.75 in W 9 in D 5.25 in

Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th century, Japan. The elegant smoking box of black lacquer decorated with a wonde...

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

$6,000

H 11 in W 7 in D 5.8 in

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique jubako (stack boxes) with five tiers in an elongated octagon shape circa 19th century (end of Edo or beginning of Meiji period). jubako was traditionally used to store and...

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai

$3,500

H 0.7 in W 2.25 in D 3 in

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai

Located in Atlanta, GA

A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900 (end of Edo to Meiji period). The slightly round inro features a very intricate des...

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period

$8,000

H 6.5 in W 13 in D 16.75 in

Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century). The generous size of the box was reserved for paper document and called Ryoshiba...

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

$2,500

H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The nicely decorated lacquerware is of a Classic sake ewer form with a round body, a sm...

Category

1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

$8,026

H 6.11 in W 5.16 in D 5.99 in

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

Located in PARIS, FR

Tebako box with three compartments in golden and nashi-ji lacquer, decorated with golden, red, and kirigane lacquer, golden persimmon tree leaves, among rocks. The compartments are o...

Category

1860s Japanese Antique Sake Set

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance

$9,600

H 2.25 in W 98.75 in D 9.5 in

Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese ink stone box (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration from Edo period (circa mid-18th century). The box features a rectangular form with edges of beveled st...

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Tebako in Nashiji lacquer adorned with golden Persimon flowers

$6,306

H 6.11 in W 5.16 in D 5.99 in

Japanese Tebako in Nashiji lacquer adorned with golden Persimon flowers

Located in PARIS, FR

Tebako box with two compartments in golden and nashi-ji lacquer, decorated with golden, red, and kirigane lacquer, golden persimmon tree leaves, among rocks. The compartments are of ...

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Gold

Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period

$8,500

H 57 in W 38 in D 1.2 in

Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1880s-1900s from late Meiji period, presented with an original wood frame with inner gold trim. The tour-de-force embroidered tapestry s...

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Large Vintage Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kimono Tray

$3,500

H 2.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Large Vintage Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kimono Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large square lacquer presentation tray (likely for kimono) predated 1950 of the Showa period. Elaborately decorated with Maki-e that depicts the prunus blossom, bamboo and needle p...

Category

1940s Japanese Japonisme Antique Sake Set

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

$8,800 / set

H 5.25 in W 25 in D 14.25 in

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Located in Chicago, IL

With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop writing set is a masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sake Set

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Antique Sake Set", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Sake Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique sake set available at 1stDibs. An antique sake set — often made from ceramic, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique sake set, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique sake set, designed in the Art Nouveau, Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique sake set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emile Gallé, Ryusei Ono and Thomas Buck produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Sake Set?

An antique sake set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $159 and the highest can go for as much as $231,250.

Questions About Antique Sake Set

How do I identify an antique tea set?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
To 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.