Cutshing Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark
Cutshing Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, produced 1825–1850, identified by the mark Cutshing CU.
| Maker | Cutshing |
|---|---|
| Mark | Cutshing Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark |
| Mark struck | Cutshing CU |
| Period | 1825–1850 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
| Also seen | Location: Canton. Also used mark CUT with pseudo-marks. |
What does the “Cutshing CU” mark mean?
The Cutshing mark is associated with Canton Chinese export silver from the second quarter of the 19th century. Pieces bearing this mark often include Latin initials, Chinese characters, and pseudo-hallmarks, reflecting the visual language used by Canton workshops serving Western buyers. Cutshing is also recorded as using the mark CUT with pseudo-marks, making it an important name for identifying mid-19th-century Chinese export silver.
Additional detail
Location: Canton. Also used mark CUT with pseudo-marks.
What is Cutshing sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Cutshing 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.