Japanese Jungin or Chinese markings on a vessel

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auroraes
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Japanese Jungin or Chinese markings on a vessel

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I'm trying to translate the markings on a vessel that I have images are attached.

I'm not sure if they're Japanese Jungin? Meiji period ? Or a combination of makers marks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Thank you!
pygoldfish
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Re: Japanese Jungin or Chinese markings on a vessel

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made in china!
auroraes
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Made in china, but what are the other marks?

Thanks.
auroraes
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Re: Japanese Jungin or Chinese markings on a vessel

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pygoldfish wrote:made in china!
I was able to talk to a Chinese jeweler and she informed me that yes its Chinese, but it does NOT state "Made in China".

It is a phrase for best wishes and luck and likely an antique from Beijing, China area. She wasn't sure of the exact age.

Any knowledgeable help with a specific translation of the script would be appreciated.
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Re: Japanese Jungin or Chinese markings on a vessel

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Auroraes,

Pygoldfish did not state that the mark translated to 'Made in China', only that the piece was made in China.

Trev.
auroraes
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Re: Japanese Jungin or Chinese markings on a vessel

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Thank you for the clarification. I understood quite differently.

Any information has been helpful and appreciated.

I believe that I may have to seek information beyond the forum to attain the translation for which I'm searching.

Thanks again.
auroraes
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Re: Japanese Jungin or Chinese markings on a vessel

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Thank you for the input on my Chinese vessel. It did in fact test positive for pure silver. I wasn't able to get a specific translation, but at least I know that it is in fact 925 silver or greater.
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Re: Japanese Jungin or Chinese markings on a vessel

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Yes, it's a Chinese silver, 1910~1946. The mark on the 2nd image looks "常州老鳳祥鼎記", "常州" (Changzhou) is a city in the south of Zhejiang province (East China), "老鳳祥" is the brand name, "鼎記" is the name of the store.
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