June 8 & 9, 2021 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/8/2021
French, circa 1875. Signed: "Leroy & Fils" for the prestigious French clock making firm. The company was founded in 1785 by Basile Charles Le Roy, who worked in partnership with his son Charles-Louis Le Roy. Both father and son became highly influential clock makers in the 19th Century, taking commissions from Napoleon I and his sister, Princess Pauline, as well as the Duke de Bourbon and other members of the European social elite. In addition to having a showroom in Paris, Le Roy et fils had a property on New Bond Street in London. The company was the only foreign clockmaking firm to hold a British Royal Warrant during the reign of Queen Victoria. Beautiful and decorated, molded porcelain dial with brass hands. Elaborate brass case, time and strike movement. Minor inpainting on dial.
Condition: (Good).
Item Dimensions: 24" x 18" x 7".