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Tuck Chang and Company
Time Period:
Around
1875 to 1925
Location:
Shanghai-1285-86 Broadway, and 67 Broadway, Hongkew (present day Hongkou). Hongkew was within the US concession in Shanghai.
Maker Information:
Tuck Chang and Company was a very active maker in the late 19th to early 20th century in Shanghai. Numerous examples of this maker have been observed suggesting he was quite prolific.
Marks:
The mark of Tuck Chang has been observed invarious different forms. It is known to exist in the following forms:
| TC |
TC with shop mark |
| TUCK CHANG with shop mark |
TUCK CHANG |
Known workshop/artisan marks:
Tuck Chang was known to employ quite a few different workshops/ shop marks. Known workshops/ shop marks are as follows:
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Chun I, Jun Yi, or Kwan Yik
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Kuan-Chi |
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Hsieh Ch’ang, Xie Chang, Hip Ch’eung |
Te Chang, De Chang, Tak Ch’eung |
Examples and their marks:
Item # 1 - TC
Provenance: From the collection of Will Tomlinson
Form: Wine bottle coaster with applied dragon design
Dimensions: 5.5 inches wide by 0.5 inches tall
Item # 2 - TC
Provenance: Template
Form: Template
Dimensions: Template
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