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Chinese Silver Plaque - Help With Hallmark

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 Posted 12/09/2013  10:53 am Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add dvw1974 to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Hi,

I recently purchased this Chinese Silver plaque - I need help with the hallmark. From what I can see it matches the 990 silver mark - 990è¶³e"¶ - but not an expert on Chinese Silver Hallmarks. Also any info on the plaque would be great.

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 Posted 12/09/2013  10:07 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add manymore to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
The image on the front is the Chinese "God of Wealth" (Cai Shen) standing on a pile of money (coins, ingots, etc). His black tiger is by his side.

The hallmark on the reverse reads zu yin which translates as "fine silver".

"Fine silver", in this case, is a little deceiving. These "silver plaques" can be bought for as little as one dollar.

Some vendors admit that these plaques are actually made of "Tibetan silver".

Please be aware that ebay has a "buyer's advisory" stating that "Tibetan silver" may contain no silver at all.

Gary
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leave this one were it is se the rust in the bottom left good sign no silver content if you collect these for there lovely carvings buy it if you think they are silver leave it I have over 30 in my collection that I have for the carvings not the silver
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this may not even have any silver, just be careful with chinese stuff
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Thanks - I will keep for the sheer beauty of the carving - Luckily I only paid about $15 for it!
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