English pseudo ? marks on American Salt Spoons

[StewartMcI]

I know British hallmarks, but I am fairly sure these pseudo marks on three salt spoons are American...

Can any forum member confirm this, and identify the maker and period ???

Many thanks, Stewart

[admin]

Hi Stewart,
"Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885" (pub. Museum of the China Trade, 1975) attributes the mark to Wongshing, located at 15 Old China Street, Canton, active c.1830-1855. A number of his holloware pieces as well as a Fiddle, Shell & Thread mustard ladle are illustrated in the book.
Regards, Tom

[StewartMcI]

Dear Tom,

Brilliant !!! ...and makes perfect sense.

Many, many thanks,

Stewart