The inside the bottom of the pot is rough, it looks like a comb-type tool was used along the bottom. Is this at least a not uncommon practice, and could I still use it to brew with a textured bottom like this? Don't mind the white stuff in the photo of the inside, I used a damp paper towel to get out the dust before I realized it had a rough bottom. About 1/3 to 1/2 of the way up the wall is smooth. I don't have too much experience with these, but the ones I have already and the others I've seen have all been smooth on the inside. Also, I was wondering if anyone here would be able to tell who the maker was. I was happily surprised at the level of detail, with the bug-bitten leaves, bug, flower bud and cut stem. Also, on the bottom stamp, does the decorative ring that borders the seal mean anything, or is it purely decorative? Thanks!Questions about my new Teapot
I just got this addition yesterday, from a local estate auction. I only had 1 top view photo to go off of when bidding online, just enough detail for me to tell it was at least a decent looking pumpkin. I ended up with it for $6 . The inside the bottom of the pot is rough, it looks like a comb-type tool was used along the bottom. Is this at least a not uncommon practice, and could I still use it to brew with a textured bottom like this? Don't mind the white stuff in the photo of the inside, I used a damp paper towel to get out the dust before I realized it had a rough bottom. About 1/3 to 1/2 of the way up the wall is smooth. I don't have too much experience with these, but the ones I have already and the others I've seen have all been smooth on the inside. Also, I was wondering if anyone here would be able to tell who the maker was. I was happily surprised at the level of detail, with the bug-bitten leaves, bug, flower bud and cut stem. Also, on the bottom stamp, does the decorative ring that borders the seal mean anything, or is it purely decorative? Thanks!
The inside the bottom of the pot is rough, it looks like a comb-type tool was used along the bottom. Is this at least a not uncommon practice, and could I still use it to brew with a textured bottom like this? Don't mind the white stuff in the photo of the inside, I used a damp paper towel to get out the dust before I realized it had a rough bottom. About 1/3 to 1/2 of the way up the wall is smooth. I don't have too much experience with these, but the ones I have already and the others I've seen have all been smooth on the inside. Also, I was wondering if anyone here would be able to tell who the maker was. I was happily surprised at the level of detail, with the bug-bitten leaves, bug, flower bud and cut stem. Also, on the bottom stamp, does the decorative ring that borders the seal mean anything, or is it purely decorative? Thanks!