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Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Chinoiserie, Oct 6, 2023.

  1. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    I've never seen cup handles quite like this before. I thought Google would ID them for sure but nope. I'm going to have to stop buying things without marks on them.

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    Chinoiserie, Oct 6, 2023
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  2. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Doubtful, imho.
     
    wlwhittier, Oct 6, 2023
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  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Just a thought,but I wonder if that was meant to hold a spoon ?
     
    johnnycb09, Oct 6, 2023
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  4. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Yes. Well the intrigue of the unknown always gets to me.
     
    Chinoiserie, Oct 7, 2023
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  5. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Not thought of that but quite possible.
     
    Chinoiserie, Oct 7, 2023
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  6. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Not a clue on this one, but possibly British. Never seen a handle like that. Does anyone have Berthoud's compendium of cups?
     
    kentworld, Oct 7, 2023
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  7. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Well I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Rarer than unicorn poop it would seem.
     
    Chinoiserie, Oct 7, 2023
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  8. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Would you mind if I snag a couple of the photos and post on the FB group? I'm curious now myself about that handle!
     
    kentworld, Oct 8, 2023
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  9. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Hi mate. Do what you want with the images. The instance I posted them on here they were in the public domain, so far as I can see.
     
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    Chinoiserie, Oct 8, 2023
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  10. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    We'll see if I get any responses!
     
    kentworld, Oct 9, 2023
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  11. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    @Chinoiserie The group's consensus is that it is likely continental, not British. None had seen that handle shape before either.
     
    kentworld, Oct 10, 2023
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  12. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Thanks for your efforts.
     
    Chinoiserie, Oct 10, 2023
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  13. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Maybe it is just there to hold a lemon slice for your tea.
     
    ulilwitch, Oct 12, 2023
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  14. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Had lemons even been invented by the 19th century? :rolleyes:
     
    Chinoiserie, Oct 12, 2023
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