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KC 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
 
KC (unknown)

Time Period:
About 1825-1875

Location:
Canton

Maker Information:
This little known maker has only been observed a few times. He uses the Latin letter KC to mark his pieces. This mark has been observed alone and with a shop mark.

Marks:
The mark of K has been observed in the following forms:

 KC   KC with shop mark  

Known workshop/artisan marks:
Known workshops/ shop marks for KC are as follows:

  shop on mark chart     

Examples and their marks:

Item # 1 – KC
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Form: Examples needed
Dimensions: Examples needed

Item # 2 – KC
Attribution: 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.