Compared with the large Western bell

Early 18th century, a large number of mechanical power by the British-made timer into China, China's machinery manufacturing industry is in the clock between the rise of the Qing Emperor Kangxi, subject to the impact of these imported watches and clocks, and Guangzhou, the gradual emergence of a mechanical watch factory, the initial production are imitation, then technology matures, successful production of a large number of accurate timing and magnificent decorative clocks.

 

Europe's traditional craft of watchmaking technology combine to make the watch manufacturer in China in the late 18th century, the Qianlong period peaked. Compared with the large Western bell, a small table is more suitable for western collectors play. Among them, the wishful table and snuff bottles table, are the two most unique collection of categories. Qing Emperor Qianlong as Dan Bingmei gilt bronze inlaid pattern material is embedded in the table wishful New Year gift to the emperor.

 

The bottom carved gold-plated, control surface for the stone to Carmine Binglie-like material, craft elegant, beautiful. There is a child of Western painted enamel copper inlay table grape pearl snuff bottle is in focus, through thoughtful pieces of silver flowers, with full facilities translucent carmine glaze, inlaid lid watches, white enamel dial table, two needles, all of Rome figures, can open and close the cover, while pearl inlay week, delicate workmanship, and delicate. For the collection of investors, the Qing court Amoy purchase this watch, we might do first do their homework.

 

National Palace Museum is a collection of mechanical watches and clocks, 18th and 19th centuries the most abundant museums, the existing more than 1,000 clocks and watches, learn about the contrast will be of great benefit.