Barraud's Cornhill, London

• 23''' gilt full plate cylinder movement, finely pierced and engraved balance cock, blued steel screws, four arms balance • gilt dust cap finely engraved with scrolled foliage • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds • polychrome enamel to the case back with centred summer flowers bouquet on a translucent light grey guilloché back ground, pale green champlevé border, both bezels and bow highlighted with split pearls • movement signed and numbered Barrauds Cornhill, London 9047, dial numbered 9047

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it might benefit from a service in the near future. Overall in very good condition.
"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.

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For many centuries in China, timepieces have been greatly favoured as gifts, sometimes used as attributes of power or emblems of gratitude and friendship.
This watch is a work of art, with a beautifully crafted case representing the collaboration between Swiss enamel workers and the renowned and eminent English watch manufacturer Barrraud.
The Barraud family were makers of fine chronometers and high quality pocket watches. The most famous was Paul Philip (d.1820) who was Master of the Clockmaker’s Company in 1810 and 1811. His sons, John and James, traded at 41 Cornhill as ‘Barraud & Sons’ from 1813 to 1836 and later as Barruad & Lunds.
This fine watch was made at a time when the British enjoyed unparalleled access to the Chinese market via their trading posts.