My identity as a collector was exposed by the village flower

Chapter 249 The Clock in the Corner

When the Marquis came back, he counted, good guy, there were more than fifty pieces, and he was overjoyed immediately, because the other party found that these Chinese people had a good impression.

People didn't bargain much, so they picked so many.Unlike the people who came here before, they just wasted their time watching with them. After watching for a long time, they only picked a few or two.

"Come on, I've prepared some coffee and dessert for everyone." The Marquis said enthusiastically.

Catherine was also dumbfounded when she saw Fang Xing's purchase posture.

It is said that Chinese people are rich now, and they buy and buy all kinds of things all over the world, and now I have seen it.

"My grandfather invites everyone to have some coffee first." She translated to Fang Xing and others.

Fang Xing didn't turn his head, and said casually: "Then you go and drink something first!"

People are so kind, but they are too embarrassed to refuse.However, now, he can only rely on his appraisal, and can only seize the time.As for Xu Qing, Liu Shijun and the others, they don't know how to appraise, so they might as well go eat and drink for a while.

Liu Shijun understands the ways of the world better than Fang Xing.

He smiled and nodded: "Okay, then I will trouble you, brother. Remember to share some of these things with me."

Fang Xing waved his hand: "I'll give you two-thirds, are you satisfied?"

Liu Shijun smiled, that's a good feeling!I thought it would be good if I could get one-third of it.

Of course, he also knew that most of these were not in Fang Xing's eyes, after all, the Fang family already had enough treasures.However, Fang Xing didn't like it, he liked it!

"Then it's settled!"

After finishing speaking, Liu Shijun, Xu Qing and the others started chatting and laughing with the Marquis.

Marquis told his granddaughter to accompany Fang Xing well, while he wanted to accompany Liu Shijun and the others.He also told his granddaughter that he would give Catherine a tenth of this transaction as her pocket money.

have to!With this guarantee, Catherine paid more attention to Fang Xing and said that she would do her job well.

She is now in college, and her expenses are not small.Although she is also an aristocrat, there are not many good bags, shoes, clothes, etc.

Last time, I fell in love with a piece of jewelry, but unfortunately I didn't have the money to buy it.

Girls, whether they are top students or not, like these things.

Fang Xing finally picked out all the porcelain, there are more than 80 pieces in total.

"These porcelains need to be packed well to be shipped back to China, you guys..."

Before Fang Xing could finish speaking, Catherine put her arms around her upper body: "Don't worry, I'll tell my grandfather later, we promise to pack it for you and make sure you are satisfied."

Catherine was actually quite curious, and didn't understand what Fang Xing's identification criteria were.

She has seen other people appraise it. A work of art needs to be pondered for a long time, and it takes a long time to look at it with a magnifying glass.But Fang Xing, like watching flowers on horseback, made a judgment after observing each piece of porcelain for 20 or [-] seconds.

So identified, is it accurate?

Or, pretending?
"En! That's good!" As he said, Fang Xing turned his gaze to a clock in the corner, which was half a meter high.

He could tell at a glance that the case of the clock was made of golden nanmu, with various exquisite carvings.Judging from the workmanship, it is definitely produced by the Qing court.

Some people may wonder, antique clocks, made in China?Is it reliable?

In the eyes of many people, is it possible for ancient China to manufacture clocks and watches, a "high-tech product" that requires precision processing?
However, they don't know that in the Qing Dynasty, the most exquisite clocks and watches in the world came from China.

Western clocks were first introduced to China in the late Ming Dynasty. In the 29th year of Wanli, the Italian missionary Matteo Ricci dedicated two "self-ringing bells" to Ming Shenzong.

The three emperors Yongzheng, Qianlong, and Jiaqing inherited Kangxi's obsession with clock collection, and the number of clocks collected increased and varied.They even settled on the concept of "accompanying clocks and watches". Clocks and watches were placed in the Temple of Heaven, the Old Summer Palace, and Rehe Mountain Resort where the emperor was active. When Qianlong went on tour, he even brought several clocks and watches.

Especially Qianlong, what he wanted to pursue in clocks and watches was the value of art, and he admired clocks and watches as a wonderful and luxurious utensil.

In order to collect all kinds of unique clocks and watches, Qianlong ordered Guangdong officials to collect all kinds of rare clocks and watches from home and abroad, and spared no expense.

Even with the best clocks and watches in China, Qianlong was still not satisfied, and Emperor Qianlong would send people overseas to customize them.

It is no exaggeration to say that the most exquisite clocks and watches in the world at that time were brought together in China.

As far as the current domestic market situation is concerned, Western antique clocks are also divided into three grades: high, middle and low: low-priced 5000 yuan can be started, and high-priced ones can cost more than one million yuan.

The factors that determine this price difference generally include the following factors: age, material, craftsmanship, style, type, decoration, and quality.The material processing determines the grade of the watch, and if the shape is creative, it will also add points, and the complexity of the watch will also affect the price to a certain extent.

Good western antique clocks are made of high-quality materials, such as gilt copper, ebony, and mahogany, which are rare and difficult to process.As far as craftsmanship is concerned, the works of famous craftsmen with elegant craftsmanship generally pay attention to every detail, which is obviously different from rough manufacturing.

The clock in front of me was undoubtedly a masterpiece at that time, and ordinary ministers could not own it. It is unknown how it ended up in the Marquis's house in France.

"Is this clock for sale?" Fang Xing asked.

The clock is covered with dust and is still placed in the corner, so few people usually notice it.

In Catherine's impression, the family didn't pay much attention to the clock.

Also, the clock seems to be broken and not working.Such works of art are worthless in their West.Therefore, the appraisers who came before saw that the clock was broken, so they didn't take a second look.

"It should be sold! I'll ask my grandfather."

After speaking, Catherine ran to ask her grandfather.

Upon hearing this, the Marquis learned that Fang Xing had picked more than 80 pieces of porcelain. To show his sincerity, he simply said bluntly and gave Fang Xing the clock.

In his opinion, more than a few dollars, it is better to send a favor.Let Fang Xing feel better, maybe he can buy more, he thinks it is not a loss.

"Send me?" Fang Xing was a little surprised, especially when he heard that the clock was broken.

But he just looked at it for a while, and it's not broken, it's just that the winding position is inside.In addition, he also discovered that this clock still has a hidden mechanism, which organically combines ancient Chinese mechanism techniques with Western mechanical processing.

If this clock is auctioned in China, tens of millions is not a problem.

"Yes! My grandfather still plans to invite you to have dinner here at night!" Catherine laughed.

In order to please Fang Xing and the others, my grandfather paid a lot of money. Who told you that you are a rare big client!

Fang Xing quickly figured out the reason, and said with a smile, "Okay, then thank you Marquis! When you come to China, I will also treat you to a big meal."

(End of this chapter)