Watch in a puddingstone, gold and diamond case by John Leroux

Made:
1775-1785 in London
Watch in a puddingstone, gold and diamond case by John Leroux Watch in a puddingstone, gold and diamond case by John Leroux Watch in a puddingstone, gold and diamond case by John Leroux Watch in a puddingstone, gold and diamond case by John Leroux Watch in a puddingstone, gold and diamond case by John Leroux Watch in a puddingstone, gold and diamond case by John Leroux
Watch in a puddingstone, gold and diamond case by John Leroux

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Verge escapement watch with a puddingstone and gold consular case, inset with rose diamonds, by John Leroux. White enamel dial with gold hands and dial winding. Movement signed ‘Jno. Leroux, London 351’. Late 18th century.

Clockmakers Museum No. 778

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3652
Materials:
gold (metal), puddingstone, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), glass, diamond and enamel
Measurements:
overall: 47 mm x 41 mm x 23.5 mm,
type:
watch and verge movement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers

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