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Rococo watch and case (© Ashmolean Museum)
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© Ashmolean Museum

Rococo watch and case

Artist: John Leroux (active 1770)

Location: Ashmolean Museum

Date: circa 1770

Materials: gold

Dimensions: 5 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £2,625 (Total: £13,500)

Vendor: Anthony Roth

Review number: 3359 (1988)

Provenance:
Anthony Roth.

Description:
The movement is signed, 'Leroux London 2641'. Outer case signed 'GaB 176?' (the last digit of the date is illegible). Inner case marked thrice 'PG with a fish above, all incuse', for Peter Goujon.

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