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Kwan Hing 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
 
Kwan Hing

Time Period:
Around 1875-1925

Location:
Hong Kong

Maker Information:
Not much is known about Kwan Hing other than he worked in Hong Kong in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He was most likely a working shop but his mark is listed here because it has been observed standing alone. His mark has also been observed on the pieces of Luen Hing. Most observed pieces are in Chinese taste and design.

Marks:
The mark of Kwan Hing is known to exist in the following forms:

 HONG KONG,KWANHING, and chinese characters for Kwan Hing   chinese characters for Kwan Hing and 95 


Known workshop/artisan marks:
Kwan Hing was likely the workshop and retailer (otherwise known as a "working shop")


Examples and their marks:

Item # 1 – Kwan Hing
Attribution: Examples needed
Form: Examples needed
Dimensions: Examples needed

Item # 2 – Kwan Hing
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, 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.