Vintage teapots are packed with personality and history. From bold colors to unique designs, they’re the kind of pieces that catch your eye and make you want to learn more. Whether you’re a collector or just love cool, one-of-a-kind items, these teapots are always a great find, and the ones we’ve highlighted below are some of the most valuable.
1. He Tian Jade Cloisonne Teapot
Sold for: $13,000
Jade. Intricate details. Gold embellishments. Yep, this teapot is as valuable as it is ornate — no question.
2. Antique Thai Enameled Copper Teapot
Sold for: $6,000
Enameled copper teapots are particularly coveted by collectors, beloved for their fun patterns and bright colors. This antique Thai pot explodes with culture, adding to its value.
3. Minton Majolica Teapot
Sold for: $30,000
Well, this is inventive. At first glance, you’d think this snake-meets-vulture collab is a sculpture, but it’s actually a functional (and, ahem, $30,000) teapot. Because nothing says “peaceful afternoon tea” like two violent animals going at each other’s throats. Pinkies up.
4. Russian Silver Enamel Teapot
Sold for: $5,500
This tapered spherical teapot is made of Russian silver and embellished with delicate blue and white flowers and designs. The gilt pot is hallmarked “Moscow,” adding to its authenticity and value.
5. Japanese Pure Gold Teapot
Sold for: $27,500
It’s no surprise that a teapot made of solid, 22-karat gold is going to bring in some serious change. This piece of art is decorated even further with a beaded embossment, and was sold with a glass encasement to showcase the teapot.
6. Antique Tibetan Copper Butter Teapot
Sold for: $5,000
Hand-beaten copper, detailed silver work, and a splash of gold make this teapot seriously stunning. The spout’s got some flair, the handle is literally a monk, and the domed lid is topped with a big, bold lotus bud finial.
7. Meissen Porcelain Cockerel-Form Teapot
Sold for: $4,400
We love a good figure teapot. This rooster is worth a cock-a-doodle fortune at more than $4,000.
8. Chinese Blue and White Phoenix Head Teapot
Sold for: $4,000
This looks like some of the most coveted china with a white and blue color scheme, and the surprise phoenix design makes it all the more special.
9. Ming Dynasty Cloisonne Teapot
Sold for: $3,500
This Ming-era teapot rocks bold Jingtai blue with colorful lotus flowers and dragon details. Bronze mounts, a reinforced spout, and the original zipper-carved chain make it a real standout.
10. Chinese Pure Gold Melon Teapot
Sold for: $30,000
There’s no world in which we’d drop $30,000 on a piece of kitchenware, no matter how pretty. Still, since this teapot might just be worth its literal weight in gold, its price tag seems to make a bit more sense.
11. Set of Enamel Bronze Flower Teapot with Cups
Sold for: $4,750
This enameled set is beyond beautiful with a mostly yellow backdrop and delicate floral patterns with black accents. The set, which sold for nearly $5,000, comes with matching teacups.
Interested in other rare collectibles?
Check out some stunning lamps in From Classic to Rare: 13 Tiffany Lamps That Collectors Look For, then marvel at antique eggs in 8 Rare Easter Eggs That Sold for Serious Cash. Doll collectors will also want to read 12 Vintage Dollhouses That Have Become Valuable Collectibles.
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