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Ching 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
 
Ching

Time Period:
Around 1825 to 1850

Location:
Canton

Maker Information:
Ching is a little observed maker from Canton that used the latin mark of "CHING" to denote his pieces. His quality of work and style seperates him from other Canton makers of the same period.

Marks:
The mark of Ching is known to have existed in the following forms:

  CHING and shop mark      

Known workshop/artisan marks:
Ching was known to use the following to workshop/ shop marks:

 Xie or Hi      

Examples and their marks:

Item # 1 – Ching
Provenance: Examples needed
Form: Examples needed
Dimensions: Examples needed

Item # 2 – Ching
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, 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.