Sold 140-4203 Pocketwatch: important and interesting English paircase pocket chronometer, Barraud London No.5167, London 1803 Ca. Ø53.5mm, ca. 128.5g, 18K pink gold, paircase, back with engraved monogram, standing lion and inscription "Ab Alto", both cases with identical London hallmarks 1803 and case maker's punch IC, watch paper, matching number 5167 on the case, movement and dial; very fine chronometer movement with spring detent escapement and large chronometer balance, ca Ø 23.5 mm, chain and fusee, engraved balance bridge, original, signed and numbered enamel dial, seconds, original golden hour hand, replaced minute hand, minimal peripheral defect, 2 light imperfections on the edge of the case, in working order, overall well-kept, very fine English chronometer, very rare with original pink gold case. Paul Philipp Barraud (*1750; †1820) was a very well-known English watchmaker from Cornhill of London, who was specialized in making chronometer. In 1796 Barraud became the member of clockmaker company and became a master in 1810/1811. He produced chronometer in manner of Thomas Mudge but then switched to the more successful design of John Arnold and Thomas Earnshaw. Hammerprice: 4.500 €
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