Barraud, London c1850

An 8-day marine chronometer by Barraud, London.

The 4½-inch diameter silvered dial is signed Barraud 41 Cornhill London 2012 and has subsidiary dials for seconds and state of wind. The blued steel hands are original.  

The best reference to Barraud’s work is the book by Cedric Jagger - Paul Philip Barraud, A study of a fine Chronometer Maker 1750 - 1929 published in 1968 with an addendum published in 1979.

The bezel has bevelled glass and a silvered sight ring. The back of the dial has some trial engraving and the word Lander – presumably the engraver’s name.

This chronometer is very unusual in that it has Turkish numerals on the dial.

The chronometer movement has a spring detent escapement and an Earnshaw pattern balance.

The escapement and balance are mounted on a subframe as is usual for 8-day chronometers at this period.

The chronometer serial number 2012 is stamped on the dial backing plate, the top movement plate and in the bowl.

The instrument is housed in its original 3-tier rosewood box with ratchet winding key.

Stock No. C1039