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(Benjamin_Sidey, Londoner Taschenuhrenpaar in prächtigen, nahezu allen Teilen mit Edelsteinen besetzten Übergehäusen. Das Paar wurde für den chinesischen Markt hergestellt und wird mit korrespondierenden Chatelaines angeboten Nr. 4101 und 4102. Circa 1770, {{Bildrechte U|dem Auktionshaus Auktionen Dr. H. Crott}} {{Kategorie Bildgalerie Uhrenmodelle Sidey, Benjamin (2)}} Außengehäuse - Silber · nahezu vollständig edelsteinbesetzt. Innengehäuse - 18 kt Gold · glatt · Gehäusemacher-Punzzeiche…)
 
 
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A spectacular pair of pocket watches created in London for the Chinese market, with magnificent outer cases, almost entirely set with precious stones; with matching chatelaines. Outer cases - silver · almost entirely set with precious stones. Inner case - 18 K gold · smooth · case maker's punch mark "IW". Enamel dial. Fine full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance.
 
A spectacular pair of pocket watches created in London for the Chinese market, with magnificent outer cases, almost entirely set with precious stones; with matching chatelaines. Outer cases - silver · almost entirely set with precious stones. Inner case - 18 K gold · smooth · case maker's punch mark "IW". Enamel dial. Fine full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance.
  
The outer cases, which are completely identical, are made of silver and are covered entirely with red spinels (ca. 8,50ct), large yellow/white topazes and synthetic green glass stones. The two inner gold cases are smooth and the firegilt verge movements feature beautiful English balance cocks. The two identical chatelaines are also firegilt.
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The outer cases, which are completely identical, are made of silver and are covered entirely with red spinels (ca. 8,50ct), large yellow/white topazes and synthetic green glass stones. The two inner gold cases are smooth and the firegilt verge movements feature beautiful English balance cocks. The two identical chatelaines are also firegilt. All the movement parts, dials and hands are identical, as are the inner cases. The watchmaker is likely to have been Benjamin Sidey Junior (c. 1711-c. 1797) of London, who added the suffix ‘jun.’ to his watches until the death of his father, Benjamin Sidey Senior (c. 1685–c. 1790).
All the movement parts, dials and hands are identical, as are the inner cases.
 
The watchmaker is likely to have been Benjamin Sidey Junior (c. 1711-c. 1797) of London, who added the suffix ‘jun.’ to his watches until the death of his father, Benjamin Sidey Senior (c. 1685–c. 1790).
 
  
 
Imperial China was at its height in the 18th century. Not only the wealthy imperial couple but prosperous merchants and civil servants too were affluent enough to afford high-priced luxury goods. They often bought watches, either to extend their own collections or to pay tribute to the emperor by presenting him with valuable gifts.
 
Imperial China was at its height in the 18th century. Not only the wealthy imperial couple but prosperous merchants and civil servants too were affluent enough to afford high-priced luxury goods. They often bought watches, either to extend their own collections or to pay tribute to the emperor by presenting him with valuable gifts.
Europe recognized the burgeoning financial power in the Chinese society and, in addition to exporting the high value Swiss timepieces, the companies began to open their own branches in China. The growing trade with China has given rise to several legends, among other to one which says that it was Edouard Bovet (from the year 1825 the first of the Bovets; he had gone to China from London as the representative of an English firm), who convinced the Chinese to always buy pairs of identical watches in order to satisfy their penchant for symmetry and their love of ‘ouble existence’ The existence of pairs in all aspects of life also symbolizes cosmic wholeness.
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Europe recognized the burgeoning financial power in the Chinese society and, in addition to exporting the high value Swiss timepieces, the companies began to open their own branches in China. The growing trade with China has given rise to several legends, among other to one which says that it was Edouard Bovet (from the year 1825 the first of the Bovets; he had gone to China from London as the representative of an English firm), who convinced the Chinese to always buy pairs of identical watches in order to satisfy their penchant for symmetry and their love of ‘ouble existence’ The existence of pairs in all aspects of life also symbolizes cosmic wholeness. In reality as early as the eighteenth century, watches were offered for sale in pairs, but more often than not the Chinese only bought one at that time, and in any case they never carried more than one at their belt. Collectors, it is true, liked to have the twin watches in one case, or see them hung in pairs on the walls of their appartments. The richly decorated watch cases always featured striking designs. The watches from British manufacturers were symmetrically arranged, while the Swiss watches were asymmetrical.
In reality as early as the eighteenth century, watches were offered for sale in pairs, but more often than not the Chinese only bought one at that time, and in any case they never carried more than one at their belt. Collectors, it is true, liked to have the twin watches in one case, or see them hung in pairs on the walls of their appartments. The richly decorated watch cases always featured striking designs. The watches from British manufacturers were symmetrically arranged, while the Swiss watches were asymmetrical.
 

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Benjamin_Sidey, Londoner Taschenuhrenpaar in prächtigen, nahezu allen Teilen mit Edelsteinen besetzten Übergehäusen. Das Paar wurde für den chinesischen Markt hergestellt und wird mit korrespondierenden Chatelaines angeboten Nr. 4101 und 4102. Circa 1770,

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Außengehäuse - Silber · nahezu vollständig edelsteinbesetzt. Innengehäuse - 18 kt Gold · glatt · Gehäusemacher-Punzzeichen "IW". Email Zifferblatt. Feines Vollplatinenwerk, Kette/Schnecke, dreiarmige Messingunruh.

Die sich völlig gleichenden Übergehäuse sind aus Silber gefertigt und vollflächig mit roten Spinellen (ca. 8,50ct), große gelb/weiße Topasen und synthetischen grünen Glassteinchen besetzt. Die beiden inneren Goldgehäuse sind glatt, die Spindelwerke sind feuervergoldet und verfügen über schöne englische Unruhkloben. Die beiden ebenfalls identischen Chatelaines sind feuervergoldet. Alle Werksteile, Zifferblätter, Zeiger und inneren Gehäuse sind identisch. Als Uhrmacher kommt wahrscheinlich der Londoner Uhrmacher Benjamin Sidey junior (ca. 1711-ca.1797) in Frage, der bis zum Tode seines Vaters Benjamin Sidey senior (ca. 1685-ca. 1790) seine Uhren mit dem Zusatz "jun." versah.

Das kaiserliche China erlebte im 18. Jahrhundert seine Blütezeit. Neben dem vermögenden Kaiserpaar konnten sich auch wohlhabende Kaufleute und Beamte teure Luxuswaren leisten. Zu den erworbenen Objekten zählten beispielsweise Uhren, die entweder zur Ergänzung der eigenen Sammlung oder als kostbares Geschenk für den Kaiser dienten. In Europa erkannte man die aufkeimende Finanzkraft der chinesischen Gesellschaft und begann, neben dem Export aufwändig gefertigter Uhren, Schweizer Dependancen direkt in China zu eröffnen. Der wachsende Handel mit China hat mehrere Legenden hervorgebracht, darunter die, dass es Edouard Bovet (ab 1825 der erste der Bovets; er war als Vertreter einer englischen Firma von London nach China gereist) war, der die Chinesen davon überzeugte, immer ein Paar identischer Uhren zu kaufen, um ihrem Hang zur Symmetrie und ihrer Liebe zur "doppelten Existenz" gerecht zu werden. Dieses Ideal bezieht sich auf das paarweise Dasein als Sinnbild kosmischer Ganzheit. Tatsächlich wurden Uhren bereits im 18. Jahrhundert paarweise zum Verkauf angeboten, jedoch erwarben die Chinesen in der Regel nur eine Uhr und trugen ohnehin nie mehr als eine am Gürtel. Sammler bevorzugten es, die Zwillingsuhren in einem Etui aufzubewahren oder sie paarweise an den Wänden ihrer Wohnungen aufzuhängen. Die reich verzierten Uhrengehäuse wiesen stets markante Dekore auf. Die Uhren aus britischer Manufaktur waren symmetrisch angeordnet, die Schweizer Uhren asymmetrisch.

A spectacular pair of pocket watches created in London for the Chinese market, with magnificent outer cases, almost entirely set with precious stones; with matching chatelaines. Outer cases - silver · almost entirely set with precious stones. Inner case - 18 K gold · smooth · case maker's punch mark "IW". Enamel dial. Fine full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance.

The outer cases, which are completely identical, are made of silver and are covered entirely with red spinels (ca. 8,50ct), large yellow/white topazes and synthetic green glass stones. The two inner gold cases are smooth and the firegilt verge movements feature beautiful English balance cocks. The two identical chatelaines are also firegilt. All the movement parts, dials and hands are identical, as are the inner cases. The watchmaker is likely to have been Benjamin Sidey Junior (c. 1711-c. 1797) of London, who added the suffix ‘jun.’ to his watches until the death of his father, Benjamin Sidey Senior (c. 1685–c. 1790).

Imperial China was at its height in the 18th century. Not only the wealthy imperial couple but prosperous merchants and civil servants too were affluent enough to afford high-priced luxury goods. They often bought watches, either to extend their own collections or to pay tribute to the emperor by presenting him with valuable gifts. Europe recognized the burgeoning financial power in the Chinese society and, in addition to exporting the high value Swiss timepieces, the companies began to open their own branches in China. The growing trade with China has given rise to several legends, among other to one which says that it was Edouard Bovet (from the year 1825 the first of the Bovets; he had gone to China from London as the representative of an English firm), who convinced the Chinese to always buy pairs of identical watches in order to satisfy their penchant for symmetry and their love of ‘ouble existence’ The existence of pairs in all aspects of life also symbolizes cosmic wholeness. In reality as early as the eighteenth century, watches were offered for sale in pairs, but more often than not the Chinese only bought one at that time, and in any case they never carried more than one at their belt. Collectors, it is true, liked to have the twin watches in one case, or see them hung in pairs on the walls of their appartments. The richly decorated watch cases always featured striking designs. The watches from British manufacturers were symmetrically arranged, while the Swiss watches were asymmetrical.

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