Pair of Watches
Artist
Maker unknown
(Swiss)
Datec. 1820
MediumGold, enamel, half-pearls, steel
Dimensions76.2 x 54 x 19.1 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Frederick T. Proctor Watch Collection
Object numberPC. 197.1-2
DescriptionA pair of floral enamelle, seed pearl gold duplex watches for the Chinese Maker w/fitted boxCASE: each with central G- lobed medaillim painted with floral bouquet on blue gulloche ground enclosed by champleve enamel leafy scrolls and flowers on opaque turquoise.
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Label TextMost watches intended for sale to the Chinese middle class were made in workshops in Fleurier and throughout the Val-de-Travers, Switzerland. A few Swiss watch manufacturers established business operations in Canton, China, and distributed watches throughout the country. Watches made for the Chinese market were sold in matching pairs.
