Object Description
Victorian Walnut Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lund, Cornhill, London
Victorian bracket clock housed in a finely figured walnut case with stepped pediment surmounted by ribbed brass decoration. Raised moulded plinth reasting on brass ribbed bracket feet, glazed side viewing panels and back door.
Cast brass bezel opening to the silvered dial with Roman numerals and ‘blued’ steel hands signed ‘Barraud & Lund, 49 Cornhill, London and numbered 5631.
Eight day double chain Fusee movement of fine quality with substantial brass plates and anchor escapement, striking the hours on a coiled gong. The backplate also signed ‘Barraud & Lund, 49 Cornhill, London 5631. Original regulating pendulum and holdfast. C.1840
The company of Barraud & Lund was established in 1795 by Paul Phillip Barraud. When Richard Lund joined as partner in 1838 the company became known as Barraud & Lund.
Barraud & Lund were highly regarded London makers and were celebrated for their high quality chronometers, regulators, pocket watches and clocks. The company ceased trading in 1929.
Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world by Brian Loomes lists Barraud & Lund as working from Bishopsgate within Cornhill c.1839-63.