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Barraud & Lund Hunting Cased Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This hunting cased keyless pocket watch is signed by Barraud & Lund, 41 Cornhill, London, bearing number 2/8672 and dated by the source to circa 1910. The case is reported as 18K gold and measures 42 mm in diameter. The dial features black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds subdial positioned near 9 o'clock. Blued steel hands are mounted over the white dial, which is inscribed with the maker's signature, location, and serial number. The winding crown and engraved bow are situated at the 3 o'clock position.

Dial and open front hunting case view of the Barraud & Lund pocket watch
Dial and open front hunting case view of the Barraud & Lund pocket watch — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Pocket watch · Hunterd keyless pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Barraud & Lund
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
381
Source-reported date
circa 1910
Country
United Kingdom
Source-reported serial
2/8672

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Provenance

This hunting cased pocket watch is attributed to the maker Barraud & Lund, located at 41 Cornhill, London. It is recorded with the serial number 2/8672.

The source dates the watch to circa 1910.

Evidence for this section
  • “Barraud & Lund, 41 Cornhill, London, No. 2/8672.”
  • “Made circa 1910.”

Case and External Features

The timepiece is described as an 18K gold hunting cased keyless watch. It measures 42 mm in diameter. The winding crown and bow are positioned at the 3 o'clock location.

The source notes specific condition grades for the case and movement, and indicates that the movement requires repair.

Evidence for this section
  • “18K gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch.”
  • “DIAM. 42 mm.”
  • “Case: 3 Good”
  • “Movement: 3** Good Repair required, at buyer's expense”

Dial Configuration

The white dial features black Roman numerals and an outer track. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at the 9 o'clock mark and uses Arabic numerals.

The dial bears the inscription of the maker, the serial number, and the location. The hands are noted as original.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with black Roman numerals and an outer track.”
  • “Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 9 o'clock with Arabic numerals.”
  • “Dial inscribed 'BARRAUD & LUND', '2/8672', and 'CORNHILL, LONDON'.”
  • “HANDS Original”

Open research questions

  • What specific technical repairs are required for the movement?
  • What is the significance of the 2/ prefix in the serial number 2/8672?
  • What specific hallmarks are present on the case to support the 18K gold composition?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Barraud & Lund Hunting Cased Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBarraud & Lund“Barraud & Lund, 41 Cornhill, London”
Serial Number2/8672“No. 2/8672.”
Date of Manufacturecirca 1910“Made circa 1910.”
Case Material18K gold“18K gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch.”
Diameter42 mm“DIAM. 42 mm.”
Case Grade3 Good“Case: 3 Good”
Movement Grade3** Good“Movement: 3** Good Repair required, at buyer's expense”
Dial Grade2-01 Very good“Dial: 2-01 Very good”

Visible details

  • White dial with black Roman numerals and an outer track.
  • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 9 o'clock with Arabic numerals.
  • Blued steel spade hour hand and slender minute hand.
  • Winding crown, pendant collar, and bow positioned at 3 o'clock with decorative engraving.
  • Dial inscribed 'BARRAUD & LUND', '2/8672', and 'CORNHILL, LONDON'.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement and outer case surfaces are not visible in the photograph.
  • Source reports movement requires repair at buyer's expense.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

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