Cumwo Hong Kong Chinese Export Silver Mark
Cumwo Hong Kong Chinese Export Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, produced 1850–1899, identified by the mark Cumwo CW.
| Maker | Cumwo |
|---|---|
| Mark | Cumwo Hong Kong Chinese Export Silver Mark |
| Mark struck | Cumwo CW |
| Period | 1850–1899 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
| Also seen | Location: Hong Kong. Period listed as second half of the 19th century. |
What does the “Cumwo CW” mark mean?
The Cumwo mark is associated with Chinese export silver from Hong Kong during the second half of the 19th century. Cumwo pieces reflect the shift of export silver activity from Canton toward Hong Kong as the city became an important commercial center for international trade. The mark may appear with Latin initials and Chinese character punches, helping identify Hong Kong export silver from this period.
Additional detail
Location: Hong Kong. Period listed as second half of the 19th century.
What is Cumwo sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Cumwo 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.