Chinese Export Silver Resource Website
 
Homepage
CES History
Commentary on Collecting
Makers: Marks & Info
Workshops & Artisans
Additional Resources
Insights from Visitors
Acknowledgements
Submit an Item or Info
Contact Us
Exhibits Gallery
Chinese Export Silver Presentation

This lesser known 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
 
CJ and Co

Time Period:
Around 1875-1930

Location:
Unknown

Maker Information:
The mark of CJ and Co can sometimes be found as simply CJ or CJ&Co. The mark of CJ is thought to be the earlier of the 2 versions. A location for this maker has yet to be determined.

Marks:
The mark of CJ&Co has been observed invarious different forms. It is known to exist in the following forms:

 CJ   CJ&Co 
 CJ with shop mark   CJ&Co with shop mark 
 CJ, STERLING and shop mark   CJ&Co, STERLING and shop mark 

Known workshop/artisan marks:
CJ&Co was known to employ different workshops/ shop marks. Known workshops/ shop marks are as follows:

  Ming, Ming, or Meng    Te 

Examples and their marks:

Item # 1 – CJ&Co
Attribution: private collection
Form: Cocktail shaker with applied dragon decoration
Dimensions: 9 inches tall

click to view larger image

Item # 2 – examples needed
Attribution: examples needed
Form: examples needed
Dimensions: examples needed

 

Guest Book Tell a Friend
~ visible quality effort ~
format designed by max @ chineseexportsilver.com, Copyright © 2007 chineseexportsilver.com
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.