SOLD C. Late 18th Century Chinese Export Blue and White Teacup with Make Do Wire Repair Handle unusual blocks Thay come in their original

Thay come in their original slide top box

There is one spot of irregularity to the glazing near the bottom of one side

Inside the inkwell is a brass insert lined with glass

with a lot of dark spotting on the creamy white paint

Vintage and carved of walrus ivory I believe

SOLD C. Late 18th Century Chinese Export Blue and White Teacup with Make Do Wire Repair Handle unusual blocks Thay come in their originalIt has been quite a while since I found an old piece of china with beautiful "make do" repair, but then this at a show last week in MA. I love a staple repaired plate, but I love an unusual handle repair more. And with the delicacy of this wire handle enhancing the sense of delicacy of the c. late 18th century Chinese export tea cup, and calling extra attention to the fancy original applied decoration at the base of the handle ends. A beauty of a hand