SOLD C. Late 18th Century Chinese Export Blue and White Teacup with Make Do Wire Repair Handle unusual blocks A clipped description of this

A clipped description of this plate (#15)  is included on the back of the mat

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

Thay come in their original slide top box

beautifully mended

of the beauty of fancy old cancellation marks--and this one to my eye is about as beautiful as it gets

SOLD C. Late 18th Century Chinese Export Blue and White Teacup with Make Do Wire Repair Handle unusual blocks A clipped description of thisIt 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