Hung Chong Canton and Shanghai Chinese Export Silver Mark
Hung Chong Canton and Shanghai Chinese Export Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, produced 1860–1930, identified by the mark Hung Chong HC.
| Maker | Hung Chong |
|---|---|
| Mark | Hung Chong Canton and Shanghai Chinese Export Silver Mark |
| Mark struck | Hung Chong HC |
| Period | 1860–1930 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
| Also seen | Locations: Canton and Shanghai. Period listed as c.1860 to 1930. |
What does the “Hung Chong HC” mark mean?
The Hung Chong mark is associated with Chinese export silver produced in Canton and Shanghai from approximately 1860 to 1930. Hung Chong is one of the better-known Chinese export silver names, with marks appearing on a wide range of silverwares made for both local and Western markets. The mark may include Latin initials, Chinese character punches, and additional workshop or purity marks depending on the piece.
Additional detail
Locations: Canton and Shanghai. Period listed as c.1860 to 1930.
What is Hung Chong sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Hung Chong 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.