Watch
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, glass and leather
Measurements
25 x 70 x 85 mm
Collection
Tredegar, Newport
NT 1550931
Summary
Watch. A circular, metal travelling watch, in a square green leather case. Watch has silver-coloured back, brass-fronted frame and central finial pin to top. White face and black roman numerals. Rests within insert that fits within box, that hinges open with metal frame and front clasp. Back left fabric is very torn and the top edges are delaminating.
Provenance
Part of the original collection of Tredegar House acquired by the Morgan family prior to 1951 to furnish the property. Acquired by Newport City Council from 1974-2012. On loan, with Tredegar House, from Newport City Council to the National Trust. In March 2012 the National Trust took over the management of Tredegar House with its contents and its 90 acres of gardens and parkland, from Newport City Council for a period of 50 years.