In the Japanese era, Japanese silversmiths arrived, and the smiths of Tainan began to meld the traditions of China and Japan to create works with a unique Taiwanese style. Viewed with favor by Japanese buyers, they fostered rapid growth in the industry.
日治時期，日本銀匠來台發展，府城銀匠又揉合中國與日本的細銀技藝，呈現具台灣本土特色的作品，甚受日人喜愛，也帶動台灣打銀業的蓬勃發展。