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LEO 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
 
LEO (unknown)

Time Period:
Around 1825 to 1875

Location:
Canton

Maker Information:
LEO (name unknown) was an early Canton maker. He used the letters LEO alone or with pseudo-English hallmarks to mark his pieces.

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

  LEO and pseudo-English hallmarks   LEO  

Known workshop/artisan marks:
LEO is thought to be the workshop and the retailer

Examples and their marks:

Item # 1 – LEO
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Item # 2 – LEO
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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.