Belt Auction - I would like to know how to identify the age and makers of antique chinese silver statuary by their markings.?

I would like to know how to identify the age and makers of antique chinese silver statuary by their markings.?

I have two female antique silver statues that I would like to verify age,maker,and value.They both have markings stamped on them . Can anyone help?

http://antiques.about.com/od/markssignatures/ If you can't find it there try a Google for Antique Markings.