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Antique Lowestoft Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Make-Do Teapot

$1,250
£948.98
€1,085.43
CA$1,746.43
A$1,942.41
CHF 1,014.27
MX$23,637.10
NOK 12,953.75
SEK 12,148.33
DKK 8,100.97
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A fine Chinese export porcelain teapot. With pink painted floral decoration throughout. The original spout has been replaced with a make-do fluted silver metal spout. There is an associated safety chain that connects the lid to both handle and spout. Marked to the underside of the lid with a faded and almost illegible 'Lowestoft' wax pencil mark. Simply a wonderful antique Chinese porcelain teapot! Date: 18th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: The original spout has been replaced with a make-do tin spout, which has some minor tears, dings, and bends. The handle has been reattached. There are hairline cracks to where the handle meets the body as well as a repaired crack to the lid. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Chinese Export Porcelain Marks: Faintly visible wax pencil Lowestoft mark to the underside of the lid. Measurements: Height: ca. 5 1/4 in. Length: ca. 8 5/8 in. Width: ca. 4 5/8 in Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 8.63 in (21.93 cm)Depth: 4.63 in (11.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The handle has been reattached. Replacements made: The spout has been replaced with a make-do silver fluted spout. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1122023171557DSAINVBRX231stDibs: LU1610237176972

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