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Chewshing 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
 
Chewshing

Time Period:
Around 1825 to 1850

Location:
Canton, No. 9 New China Street

Maker Information:
Chewshing was an early Canton maker who worked primarily in the Georgian style.

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

  C/W/S/G     

Known workshop/artisan marks:
Chewshing is thought to be the workshop and the retailer

Examples and their marks:

Item # 1 – Chewshing
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Item # 2 – Chewshing
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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.