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Chai Nam was located in Hong Kong, an island/port in South China which was ceded to the British in the Treaty of Nanking (1842) and became a British colony.
Hong Kong, late 19th/early 20thC

Hong Kong, late 19th/early 20thC
 
Chai Nam (Chi Nan)

Time Period:
Around 1880-?

Location:
Hong Kong- 70 Wellington Street

Maker Information:
Not much is known about Chai Nam other than he worked in Hong Kong and was located at 70 Wellington Street. His mark has yet to be observed.

Marks:
The mark of Chai Nam is not known.

Known workshop/artisan marks:
It is not known whether Chai Nam was just a retailer, workshop, or both.


Examples and their marks:

Item # 1 – Chai Nam
Provenance: Examples needed
Form: Examples needed
Dimensions: Examples needed

Item # 2 – Chai Nam
Provenance: Examples needed
Form: Examples needed
Dimensions: Examples needed

 

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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, CumWo, Wang Hing, Tuck Chang, Tu 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.