Question on Shaving mug

[mrscottishman]

I have my Great-Grandfather's shaving cup. It appears to be porcelain with gold rings around it and it says Japan T on the bottom. The ring it sits on at the base is not glazed. Here is the question. It has a chip out of it and has since I got it. Are there places that repair and regold these things?

Just wondering,
probably not practical,
mrscottishman

 

[DanOK]

The ring on the bottom is not glazed as it is where is sat in the kiln when it was fired. I generally seal chips with a super glue product. I am not familiar enough with pottery to know if it can be re-glazed and fired again, or not, but hopefully one of the great potter's around here will chime in.

 

[aodenkou]

The ring on the bottom is not glazed as it is where is sat in the kiln when it was fired. I generally seal chips with a super glue product. I am not familiar enough with pottery to know if it can be re-glazed and fired again, or not, but hopefully one of the great potter's around here will chime in.

I am a potter and would not attempt to try this. I you might find a person that is an expert in restoration to do it but it might cost quite a bit.