Barraud and Lund, Cornhill, London. Numbered 1693

A fine English 19th century small travelling timepiece by Barraud and Lund, Cornhill, London, 1693.

The small rosewood case has crisp moldings, adjustable brass feet, a decorative handle above and thick beveled glasses to the sides and top.

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.

The high-quality time-only fusee movement has an exceptional balance platform and is signed and numbered on the backplate.

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.