Hoaching Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark
Hoaching Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, produced 1850–1870, identified by the mark Hoaching.
| Maker | Hoaching |
|---|---|
| Mark | Hoaching Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark |
| Mark struck | Hoaching |
| Period | 1850–1870 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
| Also seen | Location: Canton. Period listed as c.1850 to 1870. |
What does the “Hoaching” mark mean?
The Hoaching mark is associated with Chinese export silver made in Canton from approximately 1850 to 1870. Pieces bearing this mark belong to the mid-19th-century Canton export tradition, when silversmiths produced flatware, hollowware, and decorative wares for Western buyers. The mark is commonly seen with Chinese character punches and Latin-letter identifiers.
Additional detail
Location: Canton. Period listed as c.1850 to 1870.
What is Hoaching sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Hoaching 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.