Can you help with these markings Chinese silver tea set

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terrysapp
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Can you help with these markings Chinese silver tea set

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I was wondering if anyone could tell me about the hallmarks on the bottom of the Chinese Tea Set I have. I bought it from a lady who said her grandfather brought it back from China in the early 1900's. I am assuming it is silver and hand made. If anybody has any information, That would be great. Thanks, Terry.

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rauls
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Re: Can you help with these markings Chinese silver tea set

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The first mark "金" should be the mark of a silversmith.
The mark 85 is the fineness, though it might be higher or lower than 85%.
The 3rd mark should be the reseller or store, it's the most important one, but I couldn't figure it out from you picture. Maybe you can give me a large one?
terrysapp
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Re: Can you help with these markings Chinese silver tea set

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Here is a bigger picture, but not too clear. I hope this helps.

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Re: Can you help with these markings Chinese silver tea set

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mmm... Still couldn't read the text on the mark, maybe "新犬"?

The mark is also unknown to me, but it should be a Chinese silver tea set made between c1880~1947.
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