QuestionI collect old Chinese jewelry from 300 years old up to the 1960s. It's my understanding that China marked their jewelry 'China' for a certain period, then 'Made in China'. Do you know when the 'China' period was? Thanks so much!
AnswerG'day Jan and many thanks for your query.
This is a classic case of 'You' knowing more than the so called 'Expert.' Why? Because you have a passion for your subject and have narrowed down your research, far greater than any Trader or Dealer can ever do.
So in this case - if you don't know - You need to start getting queries out to all the special blogs and websites and forums which deal in jewelry.
The China verses Made in China are really nothing to do with the Chinese Hallmark anyway, but is simply an identifying mark as to origin. The China Hallmarks closely copied the British Hallmark, which would not have 'England' or 'Made in Britain' stamped on their items either.
You might also like to add this query to my blog at http://online-jewelry-appraisals.com/ as other may have had a similar problem. Can't hurt anyway and who knows what answers you may get.
Hope this helps...
