Anyone know what this says

[jtw1313]

.........kept it because this stamp is interesting

 

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[Mud Hut]

CHINA?

 

[nhbenz]

I believe it says China with a backwards N. There does seem to be other items listed and mentioned with this online

 

[jtw1313]

From what I've read so far it seems like a early marking

 

[jtw1313]

Some pics of the side

.......not sure if that is a squid

 

[jtw1313]

Ming xuande reign period brass?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Ming xuande reign period brass?

Why would it be marked with English lettering? I was always told that early chinese imports are unmarked or marked with chinese characters. I think in 1890s was when imported items from China were first marked "Made in China" in English lettering. But I may be wrong.


But yours says just CHINA with a backward N so I really dont know.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

From what I've read so far it seems like a early marking

Could you post a link?

found this but its not conclusive. http://www.chinese-antique-porcelain.com/what-are-these-backward-n-in-china.html

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Heres a backwards N, it says 50s-60s or possibly earlier and it sold. Vintage Mid Century Hand Painted Red Enamel Vase Signed Backward 'N' China | eBay

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

This doesnt mention the backwards N but its an informative article on dating items from China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea.. Coxsackie Antique Center


I found this: "In 1891 the Mckinley Tariff Act of America required all imports to America to bear the name of the country of origin. So, an item bearing the words – England – or another country, will have been produced on or after 1891."


Now Im just guessing here, but like the guy said in the porcelain link, that a backwards N may be an early attempt at marking a piece in English so that means after 1891. But I have a gut feeling that the mark on your piece was purposely made to look crude. Even the markings in the square stamp look (actually it screams) Psuedo Chinese or its a very poor quality casting of the characters. But Im just guessing. I tried to search but I cant find anything definitive on the backwards N China mark.

 

[jtw1313]

Yeah it does look crude

 

[jtw1313]

Thanks for all the comments and info cypress

 

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[jtw1313]

Semi truck or pick up.....I don't get exhausted lol

 

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[bradyboy]

I'm not convinced it says china
but I can see how you might think that
IMO, its not very old, crude grind marks, trade tourist item?
But then again, if it was for trade, I think the word CHINA would have to be clearly marked to be able to sell?
Just a thought
Brady