SOLD C. Late 18th Century Chinese Export Blue and White Teacup with Make Do Wire Repair Handle art knife for whom 212 immediately provokes

for whom 212 immediately provokes nostalgia for younger days in NYC

deriving from the Greek from kámēlos “camel” and párdalis “leopard”--which remained  in common use in England until the late 19th century

though as one also finds stone fruit miniatures

with 1 1/2" tall lip

SOLD C. Late 18th Century Chinese Export Blue and White Teacup with Make Do Wire Repair Handle art knife for whom 212 immediately provokesIt 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