1885~1890
The Pocket Watches from foreign traders; Favre-Brandt
Kintaro Hattori started importing Western clocks and pocket watches through foreign trading firms in Yokohama and wholesaling/retailing them in 1885. This antique pocket watch was made by Zenith in Switzerland and purchased from the Favre-Brandt Commercial Company.
Name | The Pocket Watches from foreign traders; Favre-Brandt |
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Time/Period | 1885~1890 |
Additional information | James Favre-Brandt from Switzerland established Favre-Brandt Commercial Company, an importer of Swiss clocks and pocket watches, in the trading house area of Yokohama in 1864. |