KH Shanghai Chinese Export Silver Mark
KH Shanghai Chinese Export Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, produced 1880–1920, identified by the mark KH.
| Maker | KH |
|---|---|
| Mark | KH Shanghai Chinese Export Silver Mark |
| Mark struck | KH |
| Period | 1880–1920 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
| Also seen | Location probably Shanghai. Period listed as c.1880 to c.1920. |
What does the “KH” mark mean?
The KH mark is probably associated with Shanghai Chinese export silver from approximately 1880 to 1920. Pieces bearing this mark reflect the late 19th- and early 20th-century expansion of Shanghai as a major center for silver production and international trade. The mark may appear with Latin initials and Chinese character punches, consistent with Chinese export silver made for Western and local markets.
Additional detail
Location probably Shanghai. Period listed as c.1880 to c.1920.
What is KH sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells KH 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.