BARRAUD | SILVER PAIR CASED POCKET CHRONOMETERNO. 385MADE 1806/7

Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, large subsidiary seconds, gold spade hands, signed BarraudMovement: gilt full plate, spring detent escapement with Harrison's maintaining power, free-sprung Pennington 'double L' balance, blued steel helical spring, diamond endstone, fusee and chain, signed Barraud, London, No. 385Case: plain silver, the outer with Barraud's watch paper, hallmarked London, 1806/7, both with maker's mark TG for Thomas GoochDimensions: 62mm diameter

DIAL: enamel in good condition, no visible cracks CASE: outer case heavily tarnished. Inner case with scuffs throughout. Very slight indentations to the centre of the case back. MOVEMENT: winding, balance rotates for a short time but then stops Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Paul Philip Barraud was born in London, December 5th, 1752 of Huguenot lineage. He was admitted to the Clockmakers' Company in 1796 and elected master in 1810 and 1811. He died on the 26th August 1820.

A silver pair cased pocket chronometer by Barraud numbered 386 was in The Celebration of the English Watch Part I at Sotheby's London 15 December 2015, lot 76. With thanks to Jonathan Betts for his help with this watch.