Chinese Dragon Solid Silver Box Cover Canton Qing Marked SF Sing Fat Late 19th C

🌟 Product Details
🆔 Inventory Code INV3519
Ⓜ️ Material Solid Silver
🏳️ Origin China – Canton (Guangzhou)
🏛️ Period Qing Dynasty – Late 19th Century
🅂 Subject High relief Dragon chasing the flaming pearl
🏷️ Marked SF Sing Fat workshop mark

📜 Description
Chinese Solid Silver covered box finely worked in high relief with a powerful coiled Dragon encircling the body and repeated on the cover. The dragon is rendered with crisp scales, flowing whiskers, and expressive detailing, typical of high-quality Canton export silver made for the Western market.
The interior retains a rich gilt wash, a characteristic feature of Qing period silver boxes.

Collector’s Notes:
The Dragon is the supreme imperial symbol in Chinese culture, representing power, authority, and good fortune.
Pieces marked Sing Fat (SF) are associated with well-regarded Canton silversmith workshops active in the late 19th century, producing finely chased export silver prized by collectors for its craftsmanship and bold design.

🔍 Condition
GOOD ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) – General age-related wear, light surface scratches and patina consistent with age. Gilt interior worn in places. No structural damage noted. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

📐 Sizes
Height Approx. 6.5 cm
Diameter Approx. 9.0 cm

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