CC Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark
CC Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, produced 1800–1850, identified by the mark CC.
| Maker | CC |
|---|---|
| Mark | CC Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark |
| Identifying Characteristics | CC |
| Period | 1800–1850 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
What does the “CC” mark mean?
The CC mark belongs to a Canton silversmith of the first half of the 19th century. One reference records the Chinese name as Qi Chang in Mandarin, or Kei Cheong in Cantonese, but the attribution is not settled, so treat CC as the trading mark rather than a firm identity. If your piece shows CC with small English style pseudo-hallmarks, it was made for Western buyers in the early China trade. The workshop produced both Western shapes and pieces in Chinese taste. Dating rests on known examples, so think of it as roughly 1800 to 1850.
What is CC sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells CC sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.