Hester Bateman, London 1781 sterling silver coffee pot
By Hester Bateman
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1781 by Hester Bateman, this wonderful, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, features bead borders, a plain body, a wooden scroll handle, and acant...
Sterling Silver
Hester Bateman - Rare Neoclassical Saffron Pot - London 1782
By Hester Bateman
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1782 by Hester Bateman, this charming and very rare, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Saffron Pot, stands on four feet, and features Neoclassical st...
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, large and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver coffee pot by Hester Bateman an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Ge...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Silver Coffee Pot by John Pollock, Rococo Style, London 1750
By John Pollock
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver coffee pot made by John Pollock; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antiqu...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,200
H 10.5 in Dm 4.38 in
Fine George IV Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by William Bateman 1st, London, 1819
By William Bateman I
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine George IV or Regency Period sterling silver coffee pot of baluster form, bearing partially rubbed London hallmarks with date letter for 1819 and makers marks for William ...
Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine George II sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle, floral repousse details and a crest with rubbed maker's mark likely for William Skeen. The coffee pot is very much i...
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century, American 'Coin Silver' Coffee Pot Attributed to Nathaniel Helme
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather elegant coffee pot was likely made in the United States during the second half of the 18th Century. Prior to restoration work in 2022 the underside of the pot had remnant...
Silver
$307
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Pot Boardman Glossop & Co, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian silver plated coffee pot by Boardman Glossop & Co, Sheffield dating from Circa 1870. The coffee pot features a baluster form which is decorated ...
Silver Plate
Antique German Silver Coffee Pot by Schott - Circa 1850
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique German silver coffee pot; an addition to our silver teaware collection This impressive antique German silver coffee pot has an bulbous shaped form onto...
Silver
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Bachelor Coffee Pot
By John Samuel Hunt
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver bachelor coffee pot made by John Samuel Hunt; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This magni...
Sterling Silver
$9,138
H 16.93 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Antonio Garavaglia, Milan, Circa 1830
Located in Milano, IT
Embossed and engraved silver coffee pot Antonio Garavaglia Milan, Circa 1830 It measures 16.92 in (43 cm) in height and weighs 3.35 lb (1.520 gr) State of conservation: very good...
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Coffee Pot on Stand London, England 1783
By Thomas Chawner
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique George III Sterling Silver Coffee Pot on a Silver Stand. This classic Georgian Coffee Pot has a subtle bead edged border on the lid, shoulder, column and base. ...
Sterling Silver
$6,854
H 13.98 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Tommaso Panizza, Milan, c. 1850
Located in Milano, IT
Embossed and engraved sterling silver coffee pot Tommaso Panizza (1805-1868) Milan, circa half of the 19th century It measures 13.97 in (cm 35.5) in height x 8.66 in (22 cm) x 4.7...
Sterling Silver
John Hunt & Robert Roskell Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver coffee pot made by John Hunt & Robert Roskell; part of our silver teaware collection This ...
Sterling Silver
$5,431
H 12.8 in W 7.68 in D 4.73 in
George III period Neoclassical sterling silver coffee pot made in London in 1787
By Thomas Daniell
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1787 by Thomas Daniell, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is urn shape, standing on a pedestal foot, and is very plain in style, ...
Sterling Silver
$6,142
H 11.03 in W 8.86 in D 4.73 in
Exceptional Rococo design chased antique sterling silver coffee pot made in 1764
By Thomas Whipman & Charles Wright
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1764 by Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright, this exceptional, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is in the Rococo taste, with ornate chased d...
Sterling Silver
$5,985
H 11.05 in W 8.5 in D 4.55 in
JACOB MARSH 1766 London Coffee Pot In .925 Sterling Silver And Carved Wood
By Jacob Marsh
Located in Miami, FL
Coffee hot water pot designed in London by Jacob Marsh. Very rare and important coffee and hot water pot of baluster form on circular spreading foot, created in the city of London i...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$5,397
H 11 in W 9 in D 0.1 in
Extremely Fine George III Coffee Pot Made in London in 1772 by John Deacon
Located in London, GB
The coffee pot stands on a circular foot decorated with a wide band of gadrooning. The baluster shaped body rises to a reeded rim and the front is engraved with a contemporary Armori...
Silver
George II Silver Coffee Pot, London 1735 by Augustin Courtauld
By Augustine Courtauld
Located in Cornwall, GB
A George II silver coffee pot, London 1735 by Augustin Courtauld. The baluster form body with a scroll decorated cast spout and handle mountings. The stepped and domed lid surmounted...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Rock Crystal Quartz Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rock crystal quartz obelisks with cast gilt brass base. Created by Phoenix Gallery NYC.
19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" sculpture, finely cast figure of a bear holding a twig, standing on a roped revolving, iron pedestal. The simplistic mechanism which allow...
Bronze, Iron, Ormolu
19th Century Watercolor of a Cathedral
Located in Sheffield, MA
Watercolor on paper mounted on masonite board with ornate gilt frame. Dimensions: (Board) H 13.5" x W 10"
Paper
English 19th Century Sterling Silver Perforated Tea Strainer
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and refined tea strainer was realized in England- arguably the birthplace of fine silverware- during the 19th century. It features a concave and perforated depression,...
Sterling Silver
$38,261 / set
H 25.99 in W 34.06 in D 19.49 in
Unusual Pair of Mid-Victorian Five-Light Cut-Glass Wall-Lights
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of mid-Victorian five-light cut-glass silver mounted wall-lights (original for gas) the silvered glass covered back plates supporting five half hoop candle arms arran...
$8,567
H 43.5 in W 28 in D 10 in
Huge Antique Victorian Era Black Forest Wall Clock or Mirror Frame with Hare
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible size and great quality black forest hunting plaque for wall mounting with Fruits of the Hunt. This rare size and all hand-carved, solid nutwood game plaque from the secon...
Nutwood
Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" urn vase lamp, circa 1900, Gilt and painted in colors, the baluster body decorated with "Deutsche Blumen" on both sides. The vase was designed...
Porcelain
Five Section Silver Metal ''Surtout De Table'' circa 1830
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A five section silver metal ''Surtout de Table'', circa 1830.
Bronze
Continental School 'Late 19th century' Forest Landscape with Figure
Located in Buchanan, MI
Continental school (Late 19th century) Forest landscape with figure Oil on canvas Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 19 3/4 inches.
Canvas, Giltwood
$122,984 / set
H 25.99 in W 25.6 in D 16.15 in
Highly Important Set of Four Cut-Glass Wall Lights by F&C Osler of Birmingham
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly important set of four cut-glass silver-plated wall lights by F&C OSLER. The central arm plate supporting five thumb cut candle arms arranged on three different levels these ...
Silver Plate
$1,769
H 4.5 in W 3.3 in D 2.2 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tea caddy made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This e...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Baccarat Opaline Vase, Hand-Painted Floral, France, 1860
Located in Montreal, QC
This French opaline vase we feel confident is Baccarat. It has an elegant slender baluster shape with blue decorated and gilt rim and foot. It compares very favorably in quality to o...
Glass
$43,727 / set
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in
Important Pair of Victorian Wall Lights of Unusual Size Attributed to Perry & Co
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An important pair of English mid-Victorian five light cut-glass and silvered mounted wall lights the silvered ring surmounted by flower rosettes, five thumb cut candle arms with this...
Silver Plate
Antique B&G "Bing & Grondahl" Bisque Plate after Thorvaldsen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique B&G (Bing & Grondahl) bisque plate after Thorvaldsen. In perfect condition, 1st. factory quality. Measures: 32 cm. Late 19 century.
$38,261 / set
H 26.97 in W 31.89 in D 17.92 in
Unusual Victorian Five-Light Cut-Glass Wall-Lights Attributed to F&C Osler, Pair
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of mid-Victorian five-light cut-glass silver mounted wall-lights (original for gas) the silvered glass covered back plates supporting five half hoop thumb cut candle ...
Silver Plate
19th Century 'Black Forest' Bear
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Bear In naturalistically carved lindenwood, having glass eyes, head tilted aloft, prowls on all fours. From the Brienz Area. Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Sw...
Wood
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.