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Guang Li was located in Shanghai. In the Treaty of Nanking (1842), the ports of Shanghai, Canton, Fuzhou, Ningbo & Xiamen were opened for free trade and Hong Kong was ceded to the British. This impacted greatly on the export trade which was previously confined to the port of Canton.
Shanghai, late 19th/early 20thC

Shanghai, late 19th/early 20thC

Shanghai, late 19th/early 20thC
 
Guang Li (KL)

Time Period:
Around 1925-1940

Location:
Shanghai

Maker Information:
Guang Li was located in Shanghai in the second quarter of the 20th century. He is recognized by the Latin letters KL.

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

 KL and shop mark   KL, 90, and shop mark  

Known workshop/artisan marks:
Guang Li was known to use workshops/ shop marks. These workshops include the following:

  Ch’ing, Qing, or Hing     

Examples and their marks:

Item # 1 – KL
Provenance: examples needed
Form: examples needed
Dimensions: examples needed

Item # 2 – KL
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.