Khecheong Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark
Khecheong Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, produced 1840–1870, identified by the mark Khecheong KHC.
| Maker | Khecheong |
|---|---|
| Mark | Khecheong Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark |
| Mark struck | Khecheong KHC |
| Period | 1840–1870 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
| Also seen | Location: Canton. Period listed as c.1840 to 1870. |
What does the “Khecheong KHC” mark mean?
The Khecheong mark is associated with Chinese export silver produced in Canton from approximately 1840 to 1870. This mark belongs to the mid-19th-century Canton trade silver tradition and is typically found on pieces made for export markets. Khecheong marks may appear with Latin-letter punches, Chinese characters, or pseudo-hallmarks used to resemble Western silver marking systems.
Additional detail
Location: Canton. Period listed as c.1840 to 1870.
What is Khecheong sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Khecheong 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.