Q: What company used this mark with a crown, the initials “WL,” “1895,” and wreath? Also, any idea what this is?

A: This mark is sometimes wrongly attributed to William Lowe, who worked in Staffordshire, England, from 1874 to 1931. It’s much newer, however, and was used by Wong Lee International Co. in Hong Kong. The company was founded in 1995 and began exporting goods in 1999. A “Made in China” sticker has been found on some pieces along with the Wong Lee mark. Some sources think “1895” was used to commemorate the year the war between China and Japan ended. It may have been used just to make the goods seem older. The company is evidently no longer in business. Your decorative urn is worth $150 to $200.

 

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