Khecheong Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark
Khecheong Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark is a sterling silver hallmark, produced 1840–1870, identified by the mark KHC.
| Maker | Khecheong |
|---|---|
| Mark | Khecheong Canton Chinese Export Silver Mark |
| Identifying Characteristics | KHC |
| Period | 1840–1870 |
| Region | Rest of World |
| Type | Maker's mark |
What does the “KHC” mark mean?
Khecheong, also spelled Kecheong, was a Canton silversmith with premises on Old China Street and Club Street on Honam Island, active from about 1840 to 1870. If your piece is stamped KHC, sometimes with English style pseudo-hallmarks or Chinese character marks, it is likely Khecheong work. The firm made flatware, mugs, cups and tea wares, both in Western shapes and with Chinese relief decoration. It is one of the more frequently seen Canton names on mid 19th century export silver.
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.