Travel alarm clock
Asprey and Co. Ltd
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, gilt, leather, silk and glass
Measurements
85 x 70 x 18 mm; 238 mm (Length)118 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14358
Summary
Travel alarm clock in pink leather case decorated with gilt. Top faded to tan colour. Lined with faded water damaged corded silk. Brass coloured octagonal clock set in hinged leather covered surround. Glass from clock face is loose; one winder at base. On face a red triangle shape with inside, at top a symbol similar in shape to an 8, in middle, Asprey and lower down, SWISS MADE. Minute hand badly damaged, hinge damaged.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
Asprey and Co. Ltd, retailer