Entertainment World: The Wild God of Gourmet

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After Chen Ergou changed his clothes, he went to receive the reception in person. Torres did not come alone. He also brought a lawyer and assistant.

"Mr. Chen, to be honest, looking for you to endorse the Vacheron Constantin brand is only one of the purposes of my visit this time. In addition, I want to buy the gold chime clock in your hand in my own name. If possible, I want to take a look at that clock now. clock."

Chen Ergou understood, "Mr. Torres, I'm afraid you can't see the real thing here. The golden chime clock is still being repaired."

"What, is the golden chime clock broken?"

Chen Ergou said: "There are indeed some small damages. After all, the pirates don't know how to maintain them after a long time. I'm already looking for professionals to repair and restore them. Moreover, in fact, there is not only one chime bell in the treasure, but the items to be auctioned There is another reason why there is not a golden clock in the list."

After thinking about it, there is nothing to keep secret.

He turned on the computer and showed Torres some unpublished material.

Torres leaned over, because he had been dealing with clocks and watches all his life, not to mention that he was not short of money, and seeing so many exquisite gold antique clocks suddenly, he still could only swallow his mouth water.

"Oh God, this is the Napoleon III clock!" He recognized the origin of the clock at a glance. A Napoleon III clock in a gilt bronze bell shaped like a shell. The magnificent, shell-like gilt and chiseled bronze decoration consists of leaf scrolls, shells, godrooned leaves, flowers and leaf-shaped decorative garlands.

In the center of this animated composition, a gilded cymbal is still ticking. The dial is composed of twelve white enamel cartridges with Roman numerals for the hours. The clock is based on a four-ply ft. see-through base...all oozing sophistication.

Even people who don't have the desire to collect will feel the desire to keep it for themselves when they see such an exquisite gold chime clock.

"Ah, this is the Louis XVI porch clock." Scrolling down, a chiseled gilt bronze, white and blue marble colonnade antique clock decorated with two balustrades, potted flowers, laurel-shaped decorative leaves, and Has gold chain inlay.

The dial is signed "Garrigues Paris", "The French will go crazy when they see it, Garrigues, the most famous watch master in the 18th century. His works are limited, but they are all collected by the royal family."

"Is it so powerful?"

Chen Ergou hurriedly asked for advice.

Torres also took the trouble to point out some stories in the watch industry to him.

One is willing to teach and the other is willing to learn. This meeting is naturally harmonious. Seeing them discussing the history of clocks and watches with great interest, those who don't know it think they are old friends for many years.

It turns out that in the 17th and 18th centuries, although "time" was no longer the private property of the aristocratic power in the Western world, it was also not the treatment that ordinary people could enjoy. This was even more obvious in the Qing court at that time, when the concept of "time" was still a luxury for ordinary people.

China had a standard timer a long time ago, but it was not convenient for foreigners. At that time, the common people in the Qing Dynasty could only know the approximate time, and the standard time was the private property of the imperial court dignitaries. It is also a means by which the ruling class maintains its secrecy about its under-government. Therefore, in many TV dramas of the Qing Dynasty, especially in the stories of seeing Cixi in the year of Cixi, we often see the plot of foreigners offering tribute and giving bells.

In this case, it created the prosperity of the watch industry at that time, and many world-famous watches were produced in that period.

Antique clocks have always had a great market in the collection industry. Even in modern society, aren't the rich second generations in China very keen on playing with luxury cars and famous watches?

These two are not the only ones, there are two more special ones, because of the different styles, the damage is relatively large.

It was also a Napoleon III gilded bronze clock, with Louis XVI-style blue vases embedded on both sides, which was very creative. Covering the console are embossed scrolls and laurel wreaths. Enamel dial with Roman numerals hours Arabic for minutes, signed "c. Detouche Paris", flanked by two lion's heads in fabric.

The last one is the most special and the most damaged one. The bronze has a layer of patina. This is a gold-plated clock of "Apollo and the Lion". The name is "Charles X Gilded Bronze Clock". The design shows Apollo playing the lyre with a golden lion watching him. He is sitting for hours on a gilded dial with Roman numerals, finely chiseled grape leaves and leafmans, above a rectangular base with an antique decorative sculpture depicting one of Apollo's love stories.

Clock with white enamel plate, provided by a cup and dove, two handle heights with lion mask, is resting on foot height a rectangular base with beveled angles, finely chiseled wall carvings of leaves, flowers and phyllo decoration.

Exquisite! It can be called the best of the five ancient clocks.

It's a pity that the lyre was broken, and it would take a lot of work to repair it.

To be honest, Torres wants all five of these clocks. He has been in the watch industry all his life and has a net worth of billions, but there is no clock in his family that can compare with the five in front of him. "Chen, you are truly blessed by God to have so many peerless works of art at the same time."

After this conversation, he became more confident in asking Chen Ergou to be the official spokesperson and image ambassador.

Reaping the envy of the CEO, Chen Ergou couldn't help but feel complacent, and said with a smile: "I think it's the goddess of luck who cares for me. I didn't have any beliefs at first, but after this time, I decided to start believing in Tyche (Greek) Meaning "chance", "luck") Goddess, this will be the most expensive faith!"

Torres laughed loudly, "You are really interesting. To be favored by the goddess of luck is something that many people dream of. If I have this kind of luck, I may also transfer my beliefs. It's just that these damaged clocks are really distressing. Chen, our Vacheron Constantin Excellent watchmaking, and if you don't find a restorer, we're willing to take the business."

"That couldn't be better. Vacheron Constantin's craftsmanship is trustworthy. Mr. Torres, for Tiche's sake, you have to give me a discount."

Torres shook his head and said, "Call me Juan. If you promise to sell me the golden clock, I'll pay for it and repair it for you?"

It can be seen that he really likes the clock very much, and he is determined to get the golden clock of Vacheron Constantin.

Chen Ergou pinched his chin habitually, Daoming his own thoughts, "This time the harvest is bigger. If you sell it, convenience is convenience, but it is a blasphemy to the goddess of luck. I originally wanted to build a private museum. , Putting these clocks in is the treasure of the town hall.”

Torres suddenly became anxious, and opened his mouth to say something, but was stopped by Chen Ergou.

"Fortunately, I have five. It is also a great thing to return the Golden Bell to Vacheron Constantin. I have no reason to stop it."

Turning around, Torres slapped his hands fiercely, stood up excitedly, and took the initiative to give Chen Ergou a hug, "Chen, thank you, thank you very much."

Collecting and collecting is playing the mentality game of lovers.

Without the love of these interested people, the value of the collection will inevitably drop sharply, and there will be no need for collection.

The prosperity of the collection industry is also inseparable from the display and circulation of collections.

"What does it mean to treasure your own broom?"

Torres achieved his goal, and Chen Ergou had no objection to the endorsement contract, so he called his agent Cai Yinong for reference.

It just so happened that Barkley also brought Anna as a guest, so Chen Ergou naturally wanted to keep everyone for dinner. Little Lolita actually came for Rengar, but unfortunately the little black panther jumped up to the fake tree trunk in the hall, and was too proud to come down. Even so, she still had a great time playing, and even had a small experience of the fun of adventure. (Note: There is an area where Laura usually trains in Crawford Manor.)

Chen Ergou took the guests to visit his newly built basement, which is his proud work.

Even though most of the Caribbean treasures have not been shipped back to the country, the collection inside is still dazzling. Before leaving, I gave Torres and Buckley a gift box, which contained only a few gold coins. This kind of small gift can enhance friendship and taste, and no one can refuse.

"Uncle Hero, can I come to your house to play often in the future?" Little Lolita is still reluctant to part, because this Crawford Manor... oh, the manor is not considered...there are too many interesting places in Chen's mansion, she I find it more interesting than my own home.

Chen Ergou smiled and said, "Anna, Uncle welcomes you here anytime, you can treat this place as your own home."

Little Lolita was satisfied, and left with a smile.

Barkley-Tang's family has been in the investment business for many years, and he has also begun to officially take over the family business. The investment theory of money making money has inspired Chen Ergou, a man who has money but does not spend it. He also wanted to ask Barkley for help, and set up an investment company after the auction was over, so as not to let the money rot in the bank.

Barkley fully agreed, this is just a trivial matter for him.