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拍品专文
This very attractive watch preserved in excellent condition combines a lavishly decorated case and a high quality movement, presenting a superb example of a timepiece made for the Chinese market in the early 19th century.
Edouard Juvet (1820-1883) was one of the most eminent makers working for the Chinese Market. He opened his workshop in Buttes in 1842 and moved to Fleurier in 1844. Edouard's sons Ami-Louis and Léo worked in the family's firm in Shanghai where they were only rivalled by the Bovets. The firm opened branches in Tien-tsin and Saigon and prospered to such an extent that Léo wrote "Our watches sell like salt". In 1873, Edouard Juvet registered a trademark in Chinese characters which was used for all their products. After his death in 1883, Léo took over the management of the company.
An almost identical mirror-image watch, probably the pair to the present watch, was sold at Christie’s Geneva, 16 May 2001, lot 199.
Edouard Juvet (1820-1883) was one of the most eminent makers working for the Chinese Market. He opened his workshop in Buttes in 1842 and moved to Fleurier in 1844. Edouard's sons Ami-Louis and Léo worked in the family's firm in Shanghai where they were only rivalled by the Bovets. The firm opened branches in Tien-tsin and Saigon and prospered to such an extent that Léo wrote "Our watches sell like salt". In 1873, Edouard Juvet registered a trademark in Chinese characters which was used for all their products. After his death in 1883, Léo took over the management of the company.
An almost identical mirror-image watch, probably the pair to the present watch, was sold at Christie’s Geneva, 16 May 2001, lot 199.