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This silversmith was located in Canton, a flourishing port/city in South China. Prior to the Treaty of Nanking (1842), export trade was confined to the port of Canton.
Canton, late 19th/early 20thC

Canton, late 19th/early 20thC
 
CC (unknown)

Time Period:
Around 1800 to 1850

Location:
Canton

Maker Information:
CC is an early 19th century maker who worked in both the English taste and Chinese taste. His mark has been observed inpseudo English form and also with Chinese character marks.

Marks:
The mark of CC is known to exist in the following forms:

 CC   CC with pseudo English hallmarks 
 CC with shop marks    


Known workshop/artisan marks:
CC was known to employ workshops/ shop marks. Known workshops/ shop marks are as follows:


Examples and their marks:

Item # 1 – CC
Provenance: Private collection
Form: Small dargon salt with clear glass liner on ball feet
Dimensions: 1 inch wide click to view larger image

Item # 2 – CC
Provenance: Examples sought
Form: Examples sought
Dimensions: Examples sought

 

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This online resource website features an Exhibits Gallery of Chinese Export Silver as well as Makers' Marks and translations. Marks include Luen Wo, Wang Hing, Tuck Chang, Mao Xing, Wing Nam, Wing On, Zeewo, Lao Feng Xiang, Cut Shing, etc. Periodically the information will be updated to feature the contributions from visitors. We hope that you will enjoy the visual exhibits of CES.