203 - LEUCHARS & SON

LEUCHARS & SON Travel Alarm Clock with a four-legged "base," made of metal covered in gray-blue shagreen. Gilded, chiseled dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands. Mechanical movement. In its brown leather travel case, interior lined with purple velvet (missing pieces). Dial signed LEUCHARS & Son, Paris, London. Early 20th century. Wear and damage to the case; oxidation and signs of use. Functionality not guaranteed. Note: Founded in London in 1794, Leuchars & Son distinguished itself in the 19th century through the creation and sale of travel sets, cases, leather goods, and precious objects intended for an international clientele. With locations at 38–39 Piccadilly in London and 2 Rue de la Paix in Paris, the firm participated in major World’s Fairs and was notably awarded a prize in Paris in 1878. The case accompanying this clock attests to the refinement of the travel accessories offered by the firm.