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Cumshing
Time Period:
Around
1785-1825
Location:
Canton- New China Street
Maker Information:
The name for this firm was derived from early transaction records. Cumshing was very well known to American customers of the period. This firm carried items in both English and Chinese taste. (Note: If the Chinese characters below are not properly displayed on your browser, click here for an alternative page). Marks:
The mark of Cumshing has been observed in various different forms. It is known to exist in the following forms:
| CS |
CS with pseudo English hallmarks |
| CS with shop mark |
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Known workshop/artisan marks:
Cumshing was known to employ a number of different workshops. Known workshop/ artisan marks are as follows:
K’un Chi, Kun Ji, Kwan Kei
昆記 |
Sheng Chi, Sheng Ji, Shaang Kei
生聨
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T'u Ch'ing Yun, Tou Heng Wan, Tu Hing Yun
涂慶雲 |
Sheng Yuan Ch'iao, Sheng Yuan Qiao, Shing Yuen Hau
盛原巧 |
Examples and their marks:
Item # 1 – CS
Provenance: From the collection of Will Tomlinson
Form: Small tray with repousse mandarin border with center engraved scene and blank cartouche
Dimensions: 9.5 inches long by 4 inches wide
Item # 2 – CS
Provenance: From the collection of Will Tomlinson
Form: Dragon form oil lamp
Dimensions: 8 inches long by 4.5 inches tall (not including glass hurricane)
Item # 3 – CS
Provenance: Private collection
Form: Pair of tots with applied dragons and gilt interior
Dimensions: 2 inches tall by 1 inches wide at top
Item # 4 – CS
Provenance:Examples needed
Form: examples needed
Dimensions: examples needed
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