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We operate an extended 14-day return policy - just let us know within two weeks that you wish to return an item.
Tea drinking in Britain was initially limited due to high cost. Instead, coffee and chocolate dominated the market - hence the London coffee houses.
Flamboyant teacup with a saucer, of the Art Nouveau style with floral decoration; antique English circa 1900.
Imposing retro coffee set for two persons, including 2 cups and 2 saucers, in porcelain with panelled pattern, by Apilco; vintage French late 20th century.
Beautiful coffee cup with a saucer, with floral decoration of the High Victorian style; antique English late 19th century.
British Tea was a drink prepared from elder, ash and hawthorn tree buds. It was commonly sold as a fake tea, because real tea prices were very high.
Most of our glassware is packed in a sturdy double box to withstand a very rough journey. Our couriers are very careful, so this is just a precaution.
Elegant teacup or mug in bone china with pink hearts pattern, of the Modernist style; vintage English late 20th century.
The first ever book on tea was written in China in the 8th century by Lu Yu. It is called Tea Classic and covers tea growing, preparation and drinking.
Elegant teacup or mug with stripy pattern in bone china, of the Modernist style; vintage English late 20th century.
Prior to tea, the most popular British drinks were ale, gin and coffee. Beer Street and Gin Lane cartoons from 1751 by Hogarth illustrate that well.
Classical medium sugar caster in solid sterling silver, with scrolls decoration of the High Victorian style; antique English, hallmarks rubbed, probably London, 19th century.
Traditional pottery teapot of the Mid-Century Modern style of a heavy baluster shape; vintage English mid 20th century.
Most USA deliveries take only 1-5 days. Shipping to particularly remote areas can take up to 10 days.
Colourful tapered shape coffee pot of a blue and white design with Perfecta pattern, by Booths; vintage English 1920s.
Elegant tea set in pottery for six with 6 cups and 6 saucers, with Daisy decoration in black and white of the Modernist style, by Carlton Ware; vintage English 1960s.
Tax on tea was so high in the 18th century Britain, that smuggling was a common practice. By 1780 most of the tea consumed was illegally imported.
Charming creamer and sugar bowl set of the Victorian style with Gaudy Welsh decoration in bone china; antique English circa 1910.
Large imports of tea to Europe from China began in the 17th century. Tea arrived with the spice trade and other luxury goods, such as porcelain.
Delivery of high value items or of very large parcels may require a signature when receiving. Don’t worry, when we ship, we will tell you all about it.
There are no Import Duties on antiques into the USA, EU and many other countries - we do all the paperwork - you just enjoy the products.
Attractive Art Deco cake stand in pottery with basket decoration; vintage English 1930s.
Slick bone china cake plate of the Modernist style, by Royal Doulton; antique English 2004.
Spectacular cake plate in porcelain with landscape decoration of the Art Deco style, by Noritake; vintage Japanese 1930s.
Plates are packed and padded separately to make sure you receive everything fast but in perfect condition, and it is very easy to unwrap our parcels.
Once we delivered an order parcel to Prudhoe Bay, an Alaskan town located within the Arctic Circle.
Elegant coffee cup and saucer, in bone china with floral garlands decoration, by Aynsley; antique English circa 1910.
We ship worldwide with DHL and UPS express couriers. Safely delivered to your door, usually within up to 7 days to most places.
Rustic decorative kettle in copper of a domed shape, of the retro style; vintage English late 20th century.
Free UK delivery on most items (5 days); only ÂŁ4.95 for the Next Working Day. Small delivery charge on large furniture items.
Charming porcelain creamer of the Art Deco style in the shape of playing cards, devil shaped handle, by Royal Bayreuth; vintage German 1920s.
Elegant Edwardian sugar caster with gadrooned pattern in solid sterling silver, by William Devenport; antique English, hallmarked for Birmingham 1905.
You don't have to be home to wait for your parcel. We can leave it in a safe place, with your neighbours or reschedule delivery when convenient.
Classical retro sugar caster in solid sterling silver with gadrooned pattern, by Barker Ellis; antique English, hallmarked for Birmingham 1965.
Classical medium sugar caster with gadrooned decoration in solid sterling silver; vintage American 1930s.
We pack carefully using bubble wrap, kraft paper, shock absorbers and strong boxes. Delivery accidents are extremely rare and we take them seriously.
Elegant retro teapot 0.5L of an ovoid shape in bone china, by Royal Crown Derby; vintage English late 20th century.
Need it fast in the UK? Order today by 2 pm to get it on the Next Working Day. Weekend orders are delivered on Tuesday.
We operate an extended 14-day return policy - just let us know within two weeks that you wish to return an item.
Tea drinking in Britain was initially limited due to high cost. Instead, coffee and chocolate dominated the market - hence the London coffee houses.
Rustic large coffee pot 1L with Ribbed pattern in bone china, by Royal Worcester; vintage English late 20th century.
Elegant traditional cake stand in pottery on a metal stem, with floral pattern, by Barker Brothers; vintage English mid 20th century.
Elegant pottery creamer with floral decoration of a globular Jersey jug shape, ideal for serving milk, Crown Devon by Fieldings; vintage English mid 20th century.
British Tea was a drink prepared from elder, ash and hawthorn tree buds. It was commonly sold as a fake tea, because real tea prices were very high.
Most of our glassware is packed in a sturdy double box to withstand a very rough journey. Our couriers are very careful, so this is just a precaution.
Classical large sugar caster in sterling silver, of the Arts & Crafts style, by Asprey & Co Ltd; antique English, hallmarked for London 1912.
The first ever book on tea was written in China in the 8th century by Lu Yu. It is called Tea Classic and covers tea growing, preparation and drinking.
Charming medium coffee set for four with 4 cups, 4 saucers and a coffee pot, with birds pattern in porcelain, of the retro style; vintage Czechoslovakian mid 20th century.
Prior to tea, the most popular British drinks were ale, gin and coffee. Beer Street and Gin Lane cartoons from 1751 by Hogarth illustrate that well.
View condition. Rustic kettle in copper of a tapered shape of the Victorian style; English mid 19th century.
Rustic globular shaped creamer with painted floral decoration in pastel colours of the retro style; vintage English circa 1970.
Most USA deliveries take only 1-5 days. Shipping to particularly remote areas can take up to 10 days.
Elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee pot 0.65L of a tapered shape in pale green pottery, by Poole; vintage English 1960s.
Rustic set of three small espresso coffee cups in pottery; vintage late 20th century.
Tax on tea was so high in the 18th century Britain, that smuggling was a common practice. By 1780 most of the tea consumed was illegally imported.
Striking teacup with schematic pattern of the Modernist style; vintage Italian circa 1970.
Large imports of tea to Europe from China began in the 17th century. Tea arrived with the spice trade and other luxury goods, such as porcelain.
Delivery of high value items or of very large parcels may require a signature when receiving. Don’t worry, when we ship, we will tell you all about it.
There are no Import Duties on antiques into the USA, EU and many other countries - we do all the paperwork - you just enjoy the products.
Unusual cake stand in moulded glass of the Modernist style with floral decoration; vintage Continental European 1970s.
Striking copper kettle of the Arts & Crafts style of a round shape; antique English late 19th century.
Rustic kettle in copper of the Victorian style of a tapered shape; antique English mid 19th century.
Plates are packed and padded separately to make sure you receive everything fast but in perfect condition, and it is very easy to unwrap our parcels.
Once we delivered an order parcel to Prudhoe Bay, an Alaskan town located within the Arctic Circle.
Imposing large coffee pot 2L of the Modernist style with Bronte decoration, by Hornsea; vintage English 1970s.
We ship worldwide with DHL and UPS express couriers. Safely delivered to your door, usually within up to 7 days to most places.
Opulent blue and white tea set for six persons with 6 cups and 6 saucers, in bone china of the Art Nouveau style; antique English 1890s.
Free UK delivery on most items (5 days); only ÂŁ4.95 for the Next Working Day. Small delivery charge on large furniture items.
Elegant porcelain tea set for six persons with 6 cups, 6 saucers and 6 plates, of the Neo-Classical style, by Moritz Zdekauer; antique Austrian circa 1910.
Classical teapot in pottery 0.5L with birds and flowers decoration of a globular shape, by Price Brothers; vintage English mid 20th century.
You don't have to be home to wait for your parcel. We can leave it in a safe place, with your neighbours or reschedule delivery when convenient.
Attractive pottery teapot of the Mid-Century Modern style of a tapered shape, lustre mother of pearl and gilded; vintage English 1950s.
Elegant teapot in pottery with panelled brown chintz decoration of a tapered shape, of the Neo-Classical style; antique English 1910s.
We pack carefully using bubble wrap, kraft paper, shock absorbers and strong boxes. Delivery accidents are extremely rare and we take them seriously.
Spectacular samovar or hot water urn in polished brass, of a traditional shape, set with wooden handles; antique Russian circa 1910, bearing makers marks from the city of Tula, the centre of samovar manufacture.
Need it fast in the UK? Order today by 2 pm to get it on the Next Working Day. Weekend orders are delivered on Tuesday.
We operate an extended 14-day return policy - just let us know within two weeks that you wish to return an item.
Tea drinking in Britain was initially limited due to high cost. Instead, coffee and chocolate dominated the market - hence the London coffee houses.
Spectacular cake platter in pottery with floral garden decoration of the Art Deco style, by Lawrence Grundy; vintage English 1930s.
Elegant single person tea set in porcelain with a teacup and a saucer, a plate, a creamer and a bowl, printed floral pattern of the Neo-Classical style, by Jackson & Gosling; vintage English circa 1920.
Charming glass creamer of a tapered shape in creanberry red with clear handle and a ruffle base, of the Victorian style; antique English circa 1900.
British Tea was a drink prepared from elder, ash and hawthorn tree buds. It was commonly sold as a fake tea, because real tea prices were very high.
Most of our glassware is packed in a sturdy double box to withstand a very rough journey. Our couriers are very careful, so this is just a precaution.
Beautiful small teapot in porcelain with a wonderful cherries decoration in Retro style, by Portmeirion; vintage English late 1900s.
The first ever book on tea was written in China in the 8th century by Lu Yu. It is called Tea Classic and covers tea growing, preparation and drinking.
Stunning tall ceramic coffee pot with painted floral decoration in green, Crown Devon by Fieldings; vintage English 1960s.
Prior to tea, the most popular British drinks were ale, gin and coffee. Beer Street and Gin Lane cartoons from 1751 by Hogarth illustrate that well.
Classical pressed glass stem bowl or cake stand with a beautiful diamond pattern in Modernist style; vintage English 1960s.
Spectacular copper hot water dispenser or samovar in the shape of a Ne-Classical urn, with brass base and tap; antique English late Georgian, early 1800s.
Most USA deliveries take only 1-5 days. Shipping to particularly remote areas can take up to 10 days.
Spectacular silver plated metal cake stand or dessert tazza, petal shaped rim with a graceful floral decoration all over. Medium cake stand, a great example of a Neo-Classical style by Barker Ellis; vintage English 1930s.
Slick medium hot water kettle or pot retailed by Harrods, in silver plated metal with a minimal reeded pattern on the rim, wood lined handle; vintage English 1930s.
Tax on tea was so high in the 18th century Britain, that smuggling was a common practice. By 1780 most of the tea consumed was illegally imported.
Elegant silver plated coffee pot of a bombe shape, set with a beautiful black handle, by Atkin Brothers; antique English early 1900s.
Large imports of tea to Europe from China began in the 17th century. Tea arrived with the spice trade and other luxury goods, such as porcelain.
Delivery of high value items or of very large parcels may require a signature when receiving. Don’t worry, when we ship, we will tell you all about it.
There are no Import Duties on antiques into the USA, EU and many other countries - we do all the paperwork - you just enjoy the products.
Classical pottery cake serving plate, moulded border, printed landscape decoration, Vista pattern by Mason's; vintage English circa 1960.
View condition. Unusual pink pottery teapot in the shape of a shoe cottage, by Lingard; vintage English 1930s.
Luxurious tea set for six, including 6 cups and 6 saucers in fine bone china in pale blue and white with floral highlights and gilded, Woodland pattern by Royal Worcester; vintage English circa 1960.
Plates are packed and padded separately to make sure you receive everything fast but in perfect condition, and it is very easy to unwrap our parcels.
Once we delivered an order parcel to Prudhoe Bay, an Alaskan town located within the Arctic Circle.
Luxurious coffee set for five, including 5 coffee cups and 5 saucers, white porcelain with moulded borders painted in gold; antique English 1830s. This is a traditional English tea party set of the highest quality that will be a jewel at your dinner table.
We ship worldwide with DHL and UPS express couriers. Safely delivered to your door, usually within up to 7 days to most places.
Elegant porcelain coffee set for four, including 4 coffee cups and 4 saucers, painted in gold over crimson ground; antique English 19th century.
Free UK delivery on most items (5 days); only ÂŁ4.95 for the Next Working Day. Small delivery charge on large furniture items.
Attractive teacup and saucer painted with countryside scenery an purple lustre; antique English 1830s.
Elegant fine porcelain coffee cup and saucer, decorated in flow blue and with various painted vignettes and gilded by Royal Vienna; antique Austrian 19th century.
You don't have to be home to wait for your parcel. We can leave it in a safe place, with your neighbours or reschedule delivery when convenient.
Charming small cake plate in porcelain with moulded border, depicting a mythological scene Judgment of Paris, green and gilded border; vintage German 1930s.
Luxurious fine bone china tea set trio including a large teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, gold and pale blue Athens pattern 4987 by Royal Doulton; vintage English.
We pack carefully using bubble wrap, kraft paper, shock absorbers and strong boxes. Delivery accidents are extremely rare and we take them seriously.
Opulent porcelain set of a large sugar bowl and creamer with gold painted vine scrolls on green; antique English William IV, 1830s.
Need it fast in the UK? Order today by 2 pm to get it on the Next Working Day. Weekend orders are delivered on Tuesday.
We operate an extended 14-day return policy - just let us know within two weeks that you wish to return an item.
Tea drinking in Britain was initially limited due to high cost. Instead, coffee and chocolate dominated the market - hence the London coffee houses.
Elegant sugar bowl in the shape of a basket in moulded blue slag glass; antique English Victorian 19th century.
Elegant coffee set for six with 6 cups and 6 saucers, porcelain with blue grey and silver decoration of scrolls by Wood's; vintage English 1970s.
Charming porcelain milk jug with painted gold decoration of a Scottish thistle; antique English, early 1900s.
British Tea was a drink prepared from elder, ash and hawthorn tree buds. It was commonly sold as a fake tea, because real tea prices were very high.
Most of our glassware is packed in a sturdy double box to withstand a very rough journey. Our couriers are very careful, so this is just a precaution.
Elegant set of 8 coffee cups and saucers with gilded rims by Coalport; vintage English, second half of the 20th century.
The first ever book on tea was written in China in the 8th century by Lu Yu. It is called Tea Classic and covers tea growing, preparation and drinking.
Classical tea set for 6 comprising a cake plate, 6 small plates, 6 cups, 6 saucers, creamer and sugar bowl with fruit and flower border and gilded by Royal Doulton, Tapestry pattern; vintage English, 1970s.
Prior to tea, the most popular British drinks were ale, gin and coffee. Beer Street and Gin Lane cartoons from 1751 by Hogarth illustrate that well.
Charming vintage English porcelain cake serving plate with floral decoration and gilded.
Spectacular porcelain cake serving plate with an elaborately moulded scroll border and floral decoration in blue and red by Royal Doulton; vintage English 1930s.
Most USA deliveries take only 1-5 days. Shipping to particularly remote areas can take up to 10 days.
Opulent silver plated sugar bowl on foot inspired by the classical Greek pottery shapes, engraved with flowers and set with two acanthus leaf handles; antique English Victorian 19th century.
Elegant porcelain tea set for six, including 6 cups, 6 saucers, cake plate, sugar bowl and creamer decorated in crimson and gilded; antique English Victorian 19th century.
Tax on tea was so high in the 18th century Britain, that smuggling was a common practice. By 1780 most of the tea consumed was illegally imported.
Charming small porcelain creamer and sugar bowl set with blue flowers, Port Line pattern by Hammersley & Co; vintage English 1950s.
Large imports of tea to Europe from China began in the 17th century. Tea arrived with the spice trade and other luxury goods, such as porcelain.
Delivery of high value items or of very large parcels may require a signature when receiving. Don’t worry, when we ship, we will tell you all about it.
Charming porcelain tea cup and saucer, cup painted with flowers and unmarked, saucer with printed decoration by Paragon; vintage English, second half of the 20th century.
There are no Import Duties on antiques into the USA, EU and many other countries - we do all the paperwork - you just enjoy the products.
