A fine quality mahogany bracket clock by Barraud of London, c.1780

Maker: Francis Barraud 1756 - 1794, Fleet Street, London.
Date: Circa 1780
Height: 17" Width: 11" Depth: 7.5"
Price: Sold

Overview

A fine quality mahogany bracket clock by Barraud of London with the original verge escapement.

Case

The high quality brass bound breakarch case veneered in beautifully figured curled mahogany. The sides with silk lined cast brass frets and rear with glazed viewing window, original brass ogee feet.

Dial

The arched silvered brass dial signed Barraud London to the dial centre, with strike silent to the arch and ringed calendar zone to the lower dial.

Movement

The high quality twin fusee movement of eight day duration, united by five knopped pillars, with the original verge escapement and striking the hours on a single bell, with strike silent facility and pull repeat. Signed to the back plate Barraud London.