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Enjoy Your Tea in an Antique Tea Set
Posted by Jordana Bourdeaux on March 27th, 2010 filed in Tea
What could possibly be more English that a cup of tea? Afternoon tea with a scone, served in a fine bone china antique tea set is one of life's few remaining truly English pleasures. Tea became popular with the British in the days of the Raj, as a refreshing drink to help prevent dehydration with the heat and the humidity. The English adoption of the drink took place rapidly and the universal love of tea survives to this day.
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Afternoon tea parties became high profile social events in the upper society of Britain during which was a time for rejuvenation and rest after a morning bird hunting adventure. After the tea has been consumed, it was then time for a lovely afternoon of billiards.
In the 1700's, a lost of the tea supply came from East India. The china was coming from the East on ships mostly just for being used as ballast. As shipping methods were refined, soon china tea sets were being shipped in. Bone china pieces began being produced after the discovery of china clay in Cornwall.. As a result, china tea sets, dining sets and other items were being made.
With the love of tea, elegant tea sets and pots began to be largely produced. Many were decorated by hand with fine art pieces. Collectors are reminded of the importance of this time in the history of Britain by these ornately decorated pieces.
An antique tea set is a highly collectible item and is in demand. Sets that are in pristine condition will sell for a large amount of money at auction. These sets are continually being sought after by collectors and private buyers.
Many collectors specialize more in single tea pots, which can be meticulously decorated and made from china, porcelain, silver or stoneware, however a complete antique tea set will have greater value than just a single piece.
A large English producer of teapots and tea sets is Royal Doulton. Formed in 1815, they are one of the most famous. Well known through out England especially by men, probably due to their range of pub urinals and toilets; a testament to the true versatility of the material.
Also well known despite its absence in restrooms is Wedgewood china. Founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, his pottery impressed the current queen who endorsed it; seeing sales soar around Europe with the "Queen's ware" brand. It was a later range of hard white porcelain which became the high society favorite in the early nineteenth century.
The typical designs on Wedgewood items were scenes of Roman, Greek, or Egyptian mythology. These pieces were largely enjoyed and were in such high demand that getting the materials from China was no longer efficient. They were then required to use local materials in order to produce enough to reach the demand.
Tea sets made of silver are also a high value item. They were actually seen as a mark of social standing. Now, they go for large amounts of money at auctions and markets.
Want to find out more about antique stoneware, then visit Jordana Bourdeaux's site on how to choose the best antique tea set for your needs.
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