Barraud & Co. London - 1553 - Earlier than 1850

# Antique silver pocket watch – Barraud & Co. London – Sterling silver – Full Plate – No. 1553 – Before 1850 – Working Exceptionally fine antique English pocket watch, signed **Barraud & Co. London**, crafted in solid sterling silver and featuring a beautifully decorated mechanical movement. A characterful collector's item from the rich tradition of English watchmaking, where refined craftsmanship, high-grade mechanics, and classic elegance come together. ### Movement The pocket watch features a mechanical hand-wound movement, executed in the traditional English **Full Plate construction**. The gilded-looking movement is beautifully finished and fitted with blued screws and a characteristic balance bridge. The movement bears the signature: **Barraud & Co. – London – No. 1553** The finely made regulator is marked with the English indications 'Slow' and 'Fast'. The movement can be unfolded from the case, revealing the special construction and finish in full view. ### Dial The classic white enamel dial is in very fine condition and features: – Black Roman numerals – Elegant blued steel hands – Small seconds hand at the 6 o’clock position – Subtle minute markers around the dial The combination of white enamel, black Roman numerals, and blue hands gives the watch a particularly stylish and authentic appearance. ### Silver case The case is made of **solid English sterling silver (925/1000)** and bears several historical silver hallmarks, including: – Lion Passant – indicating sterling silver – Leopard's Head – London hallmark – English duty/date letter – Master mark 'WF' The back is beautifully adorned with a fine geometric guilloche pattern and a decorative central cartouche, surrounded by ornamental scroll motifs. The cartouche is unengraved and contains no personal initials. The guilloche decoration is exceptionally well preserved and still clearly perceptible. ### Condition Considering its considerable age, the pocket watch is in very good optical condition with light, age-appropriate signs of wear. – The mechanical movement functions – The enamel dial is undamaged – The guilloche decor is well preserved – The silver case shows only light signs of wear – Inside there are a few historical maintenance abrasions visible The watch is currently working. Accuracy and power reserve have not been tested separately. For intensive daily use, a service by a specialized watchmaker is recommended. No key is included. ### Specifications – Brand: Barraud & Co. – Origin: London, England – Period: Before 1850 (estimated dating) – Type: Antique pocket watch – Movement: Mechanical, manual winding – Construction: English Full Plate – Movement number: 1553 – Case material: Sterling silver, 925/1000 – Hallmarks: English silver marks, London – Master mark: WF – Diameter: 50 mm – Weight: 96 g – Dial: White enamel – Numerals: Roman – Seconds: Small seconds at 6 o’clock – Condition: Very good, light signs of aging – Operation: Functioning Shipping The pocket watch will be carefully and securely packaged and insured for shipping. A particularly attractive antique English silver pocket watch for enthusiasts and collectors of historic timepieces, English horology, and classic silver pocket watches. The photos are part of the description.

Estimate:£209.39

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