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<\/a><\/p>\nThis teapot with similar form and decoration shows what the original spout on my teapot might have looked like.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
This striking globular form teapot was made in China during\u00a0the Qianlong period (1736-1795) for export to North America and Europe. It stands 5-1\/4″ high and is decorated in cobalt underglaze with pavilions on islands in a lakeside setting.<\/p>\n
After\u00a0the original spout became damaged, the teapot\u00a0was taken to a silversmith sometime in the 19th century, who\u00a0replaced it with a silver\u00a0Rococo style spout. I have seen many other examples of\u00a0the same silver spout used on repaired teapots from the same period, so I imagine they were mass produced.\u00a0In addition to the replacement spout, the broken\u00a0handle has been riveted to the body and appears to be a later repair. By this point, the owner was taking no chances and chained the lid to the spout and handle to avoid further damage. On the underside is an etched signature Hood (?), but I am not sure if this was\u00a0the owner of the teapot or the mender. I am hoping that it’s the latter and am on the hunt\u00a0for\u00a0more examples of signed ceramics.<\/p>\n
This teapot with similar form and decoration shows what the original spout on my teapot might have looked like.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n