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Subject:Silver Mark
Posted By: Victor Tue, Feb 14, 2023 IP: 75.146.247.209

Hello, I was wondering if anyone can ID this silver mark on a silver tea set? I believe it is Chinese export.





Subject:Re: Silver Mark
Posted By: I.Nagy Thu, Feb 16, 2023


上方九霞新記 - Shang Fangjiuxia Xinji - New Maek on Fangjiuxia
Fangjiuxia was the largest silver department store in Shanghai`s Nanjing Road opened in 1911. After the end of the WWII it swas reopened under the above new name.

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Silver Mark
Posted By: Victor Martinez Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Thank you! Are you saying these pieces are from the PRC era?

Subject:Re: Silver Mark
Posted By: I.Nagy Sat, Feb 18, 2023

Having read through several Chinese language sites, I can say that the Fang Jiuxia silverware shops in Shanghai used the following marks;
1880 - 裕記 Yuji (Abundant Mark)
1911 - 成記 Chengji (Accomplished Mark)、永記 Yongji(Eternal Mark), 新記 Xinji (New Mark),
1945 - 昌記 Changji (Prosperous Mark)

Your tea set bears the following mark;
上方九霞新記 Shang(hai) Fang Jiuxia Xinji (New Mark)
i.e. it was made between 1911 and 1945.

With regards,
I.Nagy



Subject:Re: Silver Mark
Posted By: Victor Tue, Feb 21, 2023

Thank you very much, great info!

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Subject:Re: Silver Mark
Posted By: Steve Gridley Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Your export silver was made by Fang Jiu Xia, Shang Hai (c1880-1925).

Reference: von Ferscht, Adrien. The Collectors Guide to Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940. 2013. 3rd Edition, Page 103.

Subject:Re: Silver Mark
Posted By: Victor Martinez Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Thank you! That book is a great resource!


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