Yixing Spout Repair

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maitre_tea
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Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:35 am

I have a yixing teapot from my late grandfather - I don't know when it's from, but if I had to guess I'd say 80s or 90s. I'd like to use it again; however, he broke the spout a while ago and I'd like to get it repaired. I can't remember where I saw it, but I was thinking of making something out of metal to go over the chipped part, and use food-safe epoxy to secure it. Any other ideas for how I can fix this?

I'm happy to try this myself, but is there anyone who can handle that kind of repair? Willing to pay for cost of materials and labor.
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StoneLadle
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Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:46 am

Sounds like a mission!!

You gotta talk to @Bok
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Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:58 am

This would look great with a thin piece of sterling silver wrapped around it.

You could probably have a local jewelry maker craft a simple cone tip that slide over spout.

Or try reaching out to
https://instagram.com/knjitea?igshid=10panh15a58zj
polezaivsani
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Thu Sep 03, 2020 12:08 pm

Stumbled upon this man, https://knjitea.com/ recently. Can't vouch his work first hand though.
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Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:33 pm

I’d second the above Nissan seems to do a very good job. Although with this extensive damage I’d go with a metal cap. This kind of repair I sent to China via a friend. The logistics would probably not be worth it if you’re based in the West.

Nice pot, looks like it could be late 70s
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