Antique China British East India Company Silver Pocket Watch

Description: Payment possible by Cryptocurrencies (Btc - Bth - Eth) PLEASE FEEL FREE TO VISIT MY OTHER SALES : https://www.ebay.fr/str/trouvetou66 FREE Shipping Worldwide Condition of photos – Wear of time and use – Balance and small needle rotate but do not cause time hands not spinning, so overhaul or repair probably need to be done - Very nice overall condition - Look carefully at the 43 photos in the Description section. Diameter 4cm - Weight 52.5 grams - With key that fits 2 working winders. Based on my research, this watch has British silver hallmarks, which are believed to date back to the 18th century (to be confirmed from your personal research). To translate the Chinese scriptures I do not know and will certainly tell you more for those who know how to read it.As for the name on the key, which appears to be that of its original owner, I found several people who could match, but only one with the exact identity: Alex Ross & Co.Alex Ross & Co (other name also Alex Ross & Sons) who was active from 1802 to 1839 as a perfumer merchant and wig maker in London at 119 Bishopsgate Street. (Did he travel as a merchant to China?) Alexander Ross (1800-1889) British civil servant, he was appointed on 20 October 1837 President of the Council of India and Deputy Governor of the Presidency of Fort Williman, India. Alexander Ross (1742-1827), British officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and India with the rank of General. He was a very close friend of Charles Cornwallis 1st Marquis.The East India Company, later called the British East India Company (first English as the East India Company, EIC, then British as the British East India Company, BEIC) was established on 31 December 1600 by a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth of England giving it a 20-year monopoly on trade in the Indian Ocean. First of the European companies founded in the 17th century to conquer "India" and dominate trade flows with Asia. It profoundly marks the creation of the future British Empire.It became the most powerful trading enterprise of its time and acquired regal military and administrative functions in the administration of the vast Indian territory. Hit hard by the economic and political evolution of the 19th century, it gradually declined and then disappeared in 1858 after the sepayan revolt.From her headquarters in London, her influence has spread to every continent: she has, among others, presided over the creation of the British Indies and the Raj, founded Hong Kong and Singapore, spread tea culture in India, and the use of opium in China. In 1711, she established a counter in Guangzhou, China, to exchange tea for money. Throughout the 18th century, Britain suffered a huge trade deficit with Qing China due to massive tea purchases, which resulted in significant capital outflows. Since 1773, the United Kingdom has had a monopoly on the sale of opium in China. The UK then sought to weaken China and force it to open up to foreign powers." Deprived of its trading monopoly in 1813 and the Chinese tea trade twenty years later, the company eventually lost its administrative functions in 1858 following the sepoys revolt and this was the beginning of the British Raj. IMPORTANT Shipments are protected and sometimes insurance is linked to shipping.It’s imperative that when receiving the item you pay attention to the condition of the packaging and the item inside before any receipt signature.If you don’t do this, it will be impossible to operate the insurance afterwards in case of breakage or damage due to transport and in this case no refund will be made.At my level I do my best to protect your purchases.Thank you in advance for your collaboration and understanding. Customs Information Other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also be claimed during shipping your lot. In this case, you will be charged at a later date by the relevant service. Shipping For multiple purchases, charges will be adjusted and bulk shipping so feel free to purchase multiple items for faraway shipments and save your postage.

Price: 735.63 USD

Location: Salses-le-Château

End Time: 2025-01-09T09:13:43.000Z

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