Today we had a chance to examine a beautiful pair of pewter teapots from the Qing Dyanasty. They are owned respectively by a pair of real life tea pals.
The handle of the smaller pot was expertly repaired with silver “nails.” The repair is indicative of workmanship from long past.
The tall pot had its original spout carved from stone.
So it goes in the case of these two collectors, and many others among us, that your favorite tea buds are also friendly rivals.