Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea became popular as a social gathering for the upper class in Britain.
These are the items used there, such as teapots and cups.
This includes coffee related items too.
For more information on afternoon tea, please see the following blog post.
Blog Post: British Afternoon Tea
Blog article: Antique British tea set items
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This “Vine Cobalt” cup and saucer was made in 1971 by the renowned British pottery Royal Crown Derby. Set against the deep cobalt-blue glaze is a relief-molded grapevine, a symbol of prosperity. Delicate gold-painted veins adorn the fresh white porcelain...
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This “Vine Cobalt” cup and saucer was made in 1971 by Royal Crown Derby, one of Britain’s finest porcelain makers. Set against the deep cobalt-blue glaze is a relief-molded grapevine motif, symbolizing prosperity. Delicate gold-painted veins accent the fresh white...
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Elegant black borders with delicate white scrollwork, and charming pink roses and small flowers in full bloom—this is a tea cup trio by Aynsley of England. The contrast between the bold black and soft hand-painted detailsexudes the refined elegance of...
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This Minton Green Cockatrice tea cup trio is a historic set made in the early 20th century (circa 1900–1912). Influenced by oriental chinoiserie, the mythical cockatrice—a sacred bird from Western folklore—and fantastical flowers are rendered in exquisite detail. The contrast...
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This is a tea cup trio of "Old Avesbury," a masterpiece representing Royal Crown Derby, one of Britain's leading renowned kilns.. Created in 1932, this pattern is characterized by a graceful Chinoiserie aesthetic inspired by traditional embroidery. Birds of paradise,...
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This is a tea cup trio of "Old Avesbury," a masterpiece representing Royal Crown Derby, one of Britain's most prestigious potteries.. Created in 1932, this pattern captivates with its elegant Chinoiserie-style aesthetic, inspired by traditional embroidery. Birds of paradise, pheasants,...
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This is a tea cup trio of "Old Avesbury," a masterpiece representing Royal Crown Derby, one of Britain's most prestigious potteries.. Created in 1932, this pattern is characterized by a graceful aesthetic inspired by traditional Chinese embroidery, reflecting a Chinoiserie...
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From the renowned British pottery Wedgwood comes this deep cobalt blue Jasperware teapot, crafted circa 1900. The elegant cylindrical body features intricate relief work depicting scenes from ancient Greek mythology, symbolic of the Neoclassical style, exuding a dignified grace. The...
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Introducing a British vintage milk jug. This is a delightful British-made Jersey jug (a lidded milk jug modeled after the traditional shape from the island of Jersey) with a charmingly rounded form. The upper half of the body is deeply...
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This is a teapot in Jasperware, the iconic treasure of English ceramics by Wedgwood. Against a deep, composed cobalt blue body, the Neoclassical designs inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art are expressed in three-dimensional detail through delicate white clay...
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This is a two-handled cup and saucer in the "Cockatrice" pattern, a masterpiece of Chinoiserie from the renowned British porcelain manufacturer Minton.. Created at the end of the 19th century, this piece embodies the Western fascination with Japonisme and Oriental...
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This is an elegant tea cup trio (cup & saucer, side plate) from the renowned British porcelain maker, Aynsley. The chic black bands gracing the interior of the cup and the rim of the plate feature light, scroll patterns reminiscent...
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A pair of elegant side plates from the renowned British kiln, Aynsley.. The plates feature a chic black band that defines the edge, adorned with graceful Art Nouveau-inspired scroll patterns and hand-painted style pink roses in full bloom. The contrasting...
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This is a luxurious late Victorian sterling silver tea service set, crafted in the workshop of Charles Boyton in London in 1896.. Featuring traditional "Apostle" figures—a design with origins in the Middle Ages and Renaissance—at the finials, the set showcases...
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This Georgian-era sterling silver salt spoon was meticulously hammered in London in 1794 at the workshop of the master craftsman Solomon Hougham. The "Old English" style handle, stripped of ornamentation to highlight the beautiful natural luster of the silver and...
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This sterling silver spoon is a beautiful recreation by the Francis Howard workshop of the "Trefid" style, a traditional design that emerged in England during the late 17th-century Baroque period. In addition to the magnificent scroll relief at the end...
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This is a pair of demitasse cups and saucers in the masterpiece "Rockingham" pattern, crafted by the Royal Warrant holder Paragon in the 1950s and 60s. Elegant green tones harmonize beautifully with rococo-style gold scrollwork and exotic birds—a nod to...
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This is an elegant sugar bowl from the 1930s, crafted by the renowned Paragon, a holder of the Royal Warrant. Against a backdrop of rich "Rockingham Green," classical gilded scrolls and vibrant flowers bloom in splendor. The decoration is finished...
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This is a 4-piece silver-plated tea set crafted in the late 1930s by Viners, a prestigious workshop in Sheffield, UK. The delicate Celtic decorative band, which accentuates the smooth silver form, and the contrast with the warm wooden handles, exude...
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This is a Georgian sterling silver cream jug crafted in 1822 by the renowned Irish silversmith James Scott. The body features intricate repoussé decoration of roses and clovers, preserving the elegance of over 200 years ago into the present day....
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This is a set of six sterling silver teaspoons made in 1896 by the prestigious British company "Thomas Bradbury & Sons." The greatest charm is the "picture back" (beautiful relief carvings such as patterns and designs applied to the back...
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This is a set of 6 sterling silver Jubilee teaspoons made in 1934 by the prestigious British company "Northern Goldsmiths Co". The handles feature the commemorative engraving "1910-35," celebrating the 25th anniversary of the coronation of King George V, and...
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This sterling silver sugar sifter (an openwork spoon for sprinkling sugar) was made in 1907 by "Josiah Williams & Co" of England. The bowl, reminiscent of fresh flower petals, features extremely delicate openwork adorned with heart and circular motifs. The...
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This is a sterling silver sugar sifter (a pierced spoon for sprinkling sugar) made in 1906 by the British company "Robert Pringle & Sons." The bowl is gracefully shaped like a shell, with elaborate openwork following the flowing lines of...





























