The tradition of enjoying a fine cup of tea served out of a finely crafted sterling silver tea set was once a practice only enjoyed by the wealthy upper class. Today these inviting antique sterling silver tea sets are enjoyed by collectors everywhere as decorative objects as well as for their practical use. While some collectors prefer to purchase antique sterling silver tea sets as a complete set, individual pieces of antique sterling silver tea sets, such as sugar bowls, add a touch of elegance to home d2cor by themselves. Collectors looking for sterling silver tea sets or individual pieces will find an appetizing selection of excellent condition pieces to choose from on eBay and a variety of other wonderful sources.