on 5/27/02 9:47 PM, Carl Steen at [log in to unmask] wrote:


> Anyway, we do in fact see Chinese "blue and white" porcelain in 1770s
> contexts, and at military sites. Blue and white "pearlware" or "creamware" was
> also imported
> and for a short while between 1765 and 1770 made locally by transplanted
> English potter John Bartlam.

Just in case there was any doubt...  I know.  My expression of surprise
(quoted below) was aimed at pouring scorn on the seller's own surprise at
seeing materials which "appear to be Chinese (go figure?)".

Sarcasm never quite works via e-mail, so I thought I'd better make that
clear!

Alasdair

>> Pieces which 'appear to be CHINESE'?  From
>> c.1779 (maybe)?  In South Carolina?  Well, knock me down with a rubber
>> spoon!



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