Barraud & Lund No. 1707, Small 4-Glass Striking Library Mantel Clock. circa 1840.

19th century

Sold by M. C. Taylor

Description

A good-looking library clock of diminutive size.

The 8 day duration, 5 pillar, double chain fusee movement with Anchor Recoil escapement and rack striking the hours on a rear-mounted bell. Also, having micrometer pendulum regulation and transit holdfast. The movement backplate having the signature of “Barraud & Lund. Cornhill London” and numbered “1707”.

Behind a 4” square, engraved and silvered brass dial with small floral decoration to the corners, and an outer minute track with inner Roman hour numerals. The centre also signed “BARRAUD & LUND. CORNHILL LONDON 1707”. The matching blued steel hands are Breguet ‘open moon’ style.

Contained in a small mahogany case with an architectural top above a small cavetto moulding. The square glazed door has an integral chamfered and silvered sight frame and is locking. Below the door is an ‘Ogee’ cushion moulding over a short plinth with moulded top. The case sides have large apertures with thick bevelled glass and conforming mouldings. The rear has a large locking, glazed door and the case is mounted upon 4 short block feet.

* The key features of this clock apart from the excellent maker is the very small size and it is also striking.

Dimensions: 10 1/8” high x 7 1/8” wide x 6” deep.

Condition: The movement is reasonably clean and working well with a good action to the escapement however, it would greatly benefit from an overhaul. The dial shows signs of wear that could be rectified with re-silvering. The case is very good and of good colour. Both locks are present and working. There are minor areas of age damage such as to the plinth and the rear door edge. The front of the plinth once bore a small presentation plaque. Generally, the whole clock is totally original including the movement screws.

Price: The price is for the clock in it's present, working condition. A price and timescale for any work required by the purchaser can be advised upon enquiry.

For further information, please contact us at

info@bournemouthclocks.co.uk

Physical Dimensions

Height

25.5cm (10.04")

Width

17.8cm (7.01")

Depth

15.2cm (5.98")

Declaration

M. C. Taylor has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA968146

Dealers Internal Reference

SA14451

Description

A good-looking library clock of diminutive size.

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The 8 day duration, 5 pillar, double chain fusee movement with Anchor Recoil escapement and rack striking the hours on a rear-mounted bell.

M. C. Taylor

Also, having micrometer pendulum regulation and transit holdfast. The movement backplate having the signature of “Barraud & Lund. Cornhill London” and numbered “1707”.

fig 1. BARRAUD & LUND NO. 1707, SMALL 4-GLASS STRIKING LIBRARY MANTEL CLOCK.
CIRCA 1840. — fig 1. Barraud & Lund No. 1707, Small 4-Glass Striking Library Mantel Clock. circa 1840.

Behind a 4” square, engraved and silvered brass dial with small floral decoration to the corners, and an outer minute track with inner Roman hour numerals. The centre also signed “BARRAUD & LUND. CORNHILL LONDON 1707”. The matching blued steel hands are Breguet ‘open moon’ style.

fig 2. BARRAUD & LUND NO. 1707, SMALL 4-GLASS STRIKING LIBRARY MANTEL CLOCK.
CIRCA 1840. — fig 2. Barraud & Lund No. 1707, Small 4-Glass Striking Library Mantel Clock. circa 1840.

Contained in a small mahogany case with an architectural top above a small cavetto moulding. The square glazed door has an integral chamfered and silvered sight frame and is locking. Below the door is an ‘Ogee’ cushion moulding over a short plinth with moulded top. The case sides have large apertures with thick bevelled glass and conforming mouldings. The rear has a large locking, glazed door and the case is mounted upon 4 short block feet.

fig 3. BARRAUD & LUND NO. 1707, SMALL 4-GLASS STRIKING LIBRARY MANTEL CLOCK.
CIRCA 1840. — fig 3. Barraud & Lund No. 1707, Small 4-Glass Striking Library Mantel Clock. circa 1840.

The key features of this clock apart from the excellent maker is the very small size and it is also striking.

Dimensions: 10 1/8” high x 7 1/8” wide x 6” deep.

Condition: The movement is reasonably clean and working well with a good action to the escapement however, it would greatly benefit from an overhaul. The dial shows signs of wear that could be rectified with re-silvering. The case is very good and of good colour. Both locks are present and working. There are minor areas of age damage such as to the plinth and the rear door edge. The front of the plinth once bore a small presentation plaque. Generally, the whole clock is totally original including the movement screws.

fig 4. BARRAUD & LUND NO. 1707, SMALL 4-GLASS STRIKING LIBRARY MANTEL CLOCK.
CIRCA 1840. — fig 4. Barraud & Lund No. 1707, Small 4-Glass Striking Library Mantel Clock. circa 1840.

Price: The price is for the clock in it's present, working condition. A price and timescale for any work required by the purchaser can be advised upon enquiry.

For further information, please contact us at

info@bournemouthclocks.co.uk