Antique/Vintage Tea and Tea Ware

[wyardley]

This is looking more like a soy sauce dispenser

That was my first thought also.

[TIM]

This is looking more like a soy sauce dispenser

That was my first thought also.

+1

[fdrx]

thank you all for the posts! that's definitely a soy sauce dispenser, so funny! (and a bit ridiculous)... there is no filter in it... thanks again

[BioHorn]

Thank you Tom, i just googled "japanese glass floats" and you're definitely right! it must be for green tea because i can't use too hot water with such a design or i'll burn my fingers while pouring

Thanks for the memory.
My dad used to bring those back from the Aleutian islands in the 70's. Some were way too big to transport. I guess they used to be normal beach flotsam.

[etorix]

Tho ive theoretically sworn off buying anymore pots online [ie i wanted to have my next pot 'in my hand' before parting with cash money] this one caught my eye partly because of its color, and in spite of its decoration.

so i put one bid in, not expecting to succeed.

but on opening the packet at the Delivery office i was pleasantly surprised by its excellent lid fit, and tho the spout seems narrow, the pour is good and precise, stopping up the hole stops pour, its got a neatly made filter, general finish inside is good, seems to have a bit of real age to it, no bootpolish yet, im reconditioning it tho its 260ml

chop on base has a monkey in the corner


im sure ive seen reference on here to a 'monkey' chop, cant find it tho

[TIM]

Tho ive theoretically sworn off buying anymore pots online [ie i wanted to have my next pot 'in my hand' before parting with cash money] this one caught my eye partly because of its color, and in spite of its decoration.

so i put one bid in, not expecting to succeed.

but on opening the packet at the Delivery office i was pleasantly surprised by its excellent lid fit, and tho the spout seems narrow, the pour is good and precise, stopping up the hole stops pour, its got a neatly made filter, general finish inside is good, seems to have a bit of real age to it, no bootpolish yet, im reconditioning it tho its 260ml

chop on base has a monkey in the corner


im sure ive seen reference on here to a 'monkey' chop, cant find it tho

Fun Chop Congrats!

[etorix]

cheers, TIM
its got rats

and a banner too

its also got that feels-good-in-hand ting

[gasninja]

Japanese Phoenix tea pot. This was my grandmothers I do not know where she got it. I believe from her mother. I am curious about its age. I now use it as a vessel holding water before it goes in the kettle. This gives it a little time out of the platic jug. I don't know if it makes a huge difference in water quality. But it feels alot nicer pouring water from this into the kettle rather than a plastic jug.

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[TomVerlain]

Nice pitcher ... probably around the 1920/30s. Earlier would be "Nippon" and later (post wwii) was occupied japan. It is possible it was post post war, but has the look of the 20/30s.

[Chip]

OK, antique and vintage teaware aficionados ... I have made an administrative decision that will I am certain not please everyone. I am going back to the OP's intent for this topic and using this as a basis for this decision.

I am locking this topic for "construction ... err deconstruction." I will be pulling out all posts not relating directly to the OP and create a new topic for those posts.

Be patient, I will endeavor to have this done shortly.

Chip
Immoderate TeaDrinker who happens to Moderate

[Chip]

... and done. This topic will be for sharing antique and vintage teaware owned and adored by members.

If I feel this topic is going off course again, I will move posts as deemed necessary.

I will open a new topic for all the posts split off of this topic and will link it here:

http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 47&start=0
That topic will discuss general authenticity issues, etc.

[TIM]

Late Ming Dynasty QingBai.



Sharing my favorite cup of QingBai


With a same period water jar for aging water.

[Chip]

... and done. This topic will be for sharing antique and vintage teaware owned and adored by members.

If I feel this topic is going off course again, I will move posts as deemed necessary.

I will open a new topic for all the posts split off of this topic and will link it here:

http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 47&start=0
That topic will discuss general authenticity issues, etc.

Here is where I begin deleting posts ... retroactively!

This topic as I have stated is not an authenticating topic. It is a topic members can freely post their antique/vintage teaware they are using and adoring.

If a member wants to discuss authenticity of their piece, they can post it in the other topic I have previously linked to.

Thanks, and have a great TeaDay,
Chip
Immoderate TeaDrinker who happens to Moderate ... moderately whenever possible!

[MarshalN]

Seems like we need some new blood in here





Republican period pot, nothing too fancy. It's a pickup from Kyoto, Japan. There were lots of things there, and I need to bring more money next time to buy stuff. The rattan pad for the pot is also purchased on this trip from a store that's been in business for 140 years selling teaware, although this particular pad isn't an antique. I should've gotten more of those.

Also went to Ippodo on this trip, more on that on my blog here:
http://www.marshaln.com/2012/04/loot-from-kyoto/

[TIM]

WoW! Beautiful Pot M.