Case
Le Roy et Fils
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather and wood
Measurements
166 mm (H); 120 mm (W); 115 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Regent Street
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17581
Summary
Rectangular carrying case for carriage clock with sliding side revealing glass window. Case covered in black leather originally with carrying strap attached at back and broken away from front. catch with spring knob release at central front. Hinged lid lined with red velvet. On base a paper label reads; LEROY and FILS / WATCH and CLOCK Makers / TO THE QUEEN / 211 REGENT STREET W LONDON / Gibbs W Mc. Embossed in gold; 457.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Le Roy et Fils, maker