Small c.1840 English Travel Clock by Barraud and Lund, Cornhill, London.
Carriage /
English
Inv. #: E101
Maker: Barraud and Lund, Cornhill, London. Numbered 1693
Circa: 1840
Size: 7.5 in. - case height
9 in. w/handle
Price on request
A fine English 19th century small travelling timepiece by Barraud and Lund, Cornhill, London, 1693.
Case
The small rosewood case has crisp moldings, adjustable brass feet, a decorative handle above and thick beveled glasses to the sides and top.
Dial
The gilt dial has decorative damascening around the outside, floral engraving in the center, a smooth chapter ring with painted Roman numerals, steel-cut hands, a gilt chamfered border and is signed in minute lettering below the twelve.
Movement
The high-quality time-only fusee movement has an exceptional balance platform and is signed and numbered on the backplate.
Ref: This piece is pictured and described in the 2012 catalogue of an exhibition of fine antique clocks by Derek Roberts in conjunction with Patric Capon.
