Late 18th C. Exquisitely Hand-painted Chinese Export Cider Jug with Painted Tin Spout Repair opalescent glass This is not the kind

This is not the kind of thing I typically have in the shop

the wool backing is a dark blue

which is pretty wonderful to see

A charming and useful set of tools to add to the sewing kit

and the reason for this sort of lid is lost on me

Late 18th C. Exquisitely Hand-painted Chinese Export Cider Jug with Painted Tin Spout Repair opalescent glass This is not the kindA most unusual pitcher! This would have been a (hard) cider jug, c. late 18th century, Chinese export made for the American market, I believe. The vessel was hand thrown, and the hand painting on it just exquisite (as well as beautifully preserved) particularly the lapis blue O with tiny gold stairs on front (and a fainter cursive "M" inside it) stunning against the white body. (If your initials at MO, this pitcher literally has your name on it!) Then