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Sing Fat
Time Period:
Around
1850-1930; partnership with Wing Fat (WF) 1870-1930
Location:
Canton and Hong Kong
Maker Information:
Sing Fat is thought to of had shops in Hong Kong and Canton. It appears as if this was an early name for the retailer who later used the mark of SF and WF. Listed in many texts as having worked in the first quarter of the 19th century, the appearance of SF with 90 seems to suggest a later date possibly during the same period as the partnership with WF. Marks:
The mark of Sing Fat has been observed invarious different forms. It is known to exist in the following forms:
| SF and shop marks |
SF and WF, 90 and with shop marks |
| SF with 90 |
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Known workshop/artisan marks:
Sing Fat was known to employ different workshops/ shop marks. Known workshops/ shop marks are as follows:
| Chao-Ch’
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Chao Ch'ang, Chiu Ch'eung, Zhao Chang |
Examples and their marks:
Item # 1 – Sing Fat
Attribution: From the collection of Will Tomlinson
Form: Trophy dish with reticulated panels and repousse dragon interior standing on 3 tree branch shaped legs. Central inscription that reads “Caton Regatta / Ladies Prize/ 1905” Marked SF, WF, 90 and shop mark
Dimensions: 6.5 inches wide by 2 inches tall
Item # 2 – Sing Fat
Attribution: examples needed
Form: examples needed
Dimensions: examples needed
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