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Shanghai Silversmiths – Woshing

Posted: December 8th, 2022 | No Comments »

I’ve posted previously on various Shanghai silvermsiths, a big business in Shanghai pre-1949 now totally gone. Woshing (or Wo Shing) mainly targeted the export and local Shanghailander market as well as mostly being originaly Cantonese silversmiths who moved north to Shanghai. I’ve noted manufacturers such as Luen Wo, Zeewo and Tuck Chang. Today a snuff box with foliate decoration from the Shanghai silversmiths Woshing….

snuff box

white metal figurine depicting a roast pork vendor
A Chinese silver three-piece tea service, late 19th century. Makers marks for Woshing, Shanghai, comprising a teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, with simulated bamboo handles and spout, the body decorated with dragons in high relief
snuffbox with foliage decoration
Cup with birds perched amongst blossoming prunus

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