Chinese watches (1770-1840) Watches made for the Chinese market (1770-1840			Geneva’s commerce with China via Paris and then London, 1770 to 1800 Swiss horology’s trade with China began, paradoxically, at the Court of Constantinople, with whom Geneva had enjoyed close relations since the end of the sixteenth century. Avoiding the French diplomats, in the light the recent revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the Swiss watchmakers chose the English envoys to represent them to the Sultan. It was customary for the English to use their diplomatic relations to promote their ... Full printable version
The Spy-glass Arthur, Emmeline and Matilda The Pearl Star Pearl-set Laces Moss-agate ”Primroses, two bunches a penny” The Unloading of the Ship The Mangoes The Butterfly The Small Holy Family Affection and Innocence The Roses "La Madonna della Sedia" The Spring Love Seduces Innocence Love Kisses Venus The “Polylobes” View of Geneva and the Mont-Blanc The Rose The Chinese Dignitary Flowers on a Black Background Factories in the Port of Canton