The purpose of this site is to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date online resource available on the subject of Chinese Export Silver--- its makers & marks, its many wonderful forms, and its history.

Visitors are encouraged to submit photographs of items, marks, and information they have in regards to Chinese Export Silver. Through the initiative of our visitors, and by way of their contributions, this site will eventually become the most comprehensive resource available to enthusiasts on the subject.

As you explore the pages of this site you will encounter areas of incomplete information or missing images. This is where your participation is invaluable.

To contribute an item example, mark, or interesting information to www.chineseexportsilver.com please click on the "Submit an Item or Info" link located in the left column. Please only load images in jpeg/jpg format. (If you wish to submit images not in jpeg/jpg format please click on the "Contact Us" link and send your picture via email.)

Please bear with us as this site is currently under construction. The majority of the current content can be found under the "Makers: Marks and Info" link located in the link box on the left hand side of each page. Visitors will note that each maker has a page linked under their entry in the Maker's Mark Chart. Current pages located in this chart that are furthest along in their construction and best represent where the site hopes to go with its content are the Wang Hing, Luen Wo, Khecheong, Cumshing, and Hung Chong pages. New pages, pictures, and information are added on a daily basis. Thank you for your visit and we hope that you will see fit to contribute to this endeavor!