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Marine chronometer · Desk clock conversion

Barraud & Lund Two-Day Marine Chronometer Desk Clock Conversion

Partially verified

This mid-19th-century two-day marine chronometer by Barrauds & Lund of Cornhill, London, has been converted into a desk clock. The instrument features an 8.7 cm silvered dial fitted beneath a convex glass within a brass bowl measuring 10 cm in diameter and 5 cm in height. The dial layout includes outer Roman hour numerals, an upper subsidiary seconds ring below 12 o'clock, and an arched aperture for the state-of-wind indicator above the serial designation 2/715. The source notes that the chronometer lacks its original outer case and has plugged holes in the case.

Dial and brass bowl of the converted Barraud & Lund marine chronometer
Dial and brass bowl of the converted Barraud & Lund marine chronometer — Fellows. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.fellows.co.uk
Category
Marine chronometer · Desk clock conversion
Maker / attribution
Barrauds & Lund
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
25
Source-reported date
mid 19th century
Country
United Kingdom
Source-reported serial
2/715

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

Object Identity and Origin

This object is a mid-19th-century marine chronometer by Barraud & Lund of Cornhill, London, which has been converted into a desk clock. It lacks its original outer case.

The auction source lists the serial number as 2/713, though observational data notes the dial is marked 2/715. The circular brass case measures 10 cm in diameter and 5 cm in height, and the piece has reportedly undergone professional cleaning.

Evidence for this section
  • “A mid 19th century Barraud and Lund marine two day chronometer, converted to a desk clock”
  • “marked Barrands & Lund, Cornhill, London alongside serial number 2/713”
  • “lacks outer case”
  • “Case diameter 10cm”
  • “Height 5cm”
  • “It has been professionally cleaned”

Dial and Visual Features

The 8.7 cm silvered dial features outer Roman hour numerals and a subsidiary seconds ring. It includes an arched aperture for the state-of-wind indicator.

The assembly is fitted with a convex glass crystal. Some small marks to the dial are recorded.

Evidence for this section
  • “the silvered dial with outer Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds ring and cut-out window for the state of wind”
  • “dial diameter 8.7cm”
  • “Retains convex glass”
  • “Some small marks to the dial”

Condition and Provenance

The brass case contains plugged holes which are reported to have been filled and painted over historically. The spring detent remains in place and the movement ticks when wound.

The item was sourced from a restorer. The auctioneer notes that internal mechanisms and parts have not been inspected, and the possibility of undocumented restoration to the movement or case remains.

Evidence for this section
  • “The case has plugged holes (plugged with wooden and painted over some time ago)”
  • “Spring detent is in place”
  • “Ticks when wound”
  • “This clock has come from a restorer and so it should be considered that they may have elements of restoration to either the case or movement”
  • “internal mechanisms and parts contained within this item are not inspected”

Open research questions

  • Verify the correct serial number via comparative analysis of Barraud & Lund chronometer production registers.
  • Investigate the provenance of the 'Baker Collection' referenced in the source title.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Barraud & Lund Two-Day Marine Chronometer Desk Clock Conversion
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Date of ManufactureMid 19th century“A mid 19th century Barraud and Lund marine two day chronometer”
ConversionConverted to a desk clock“converted to a desk clock”
Dial Diameter8.7 cm“dial diameter 8.7cm”
Case Diameter10 cm“Case diameter 10cm”
Height5 cm“Height 5cm”
Missing Outer CaseLacks outer case“lacks outer case”
Total Weight1196g“Weight: 1196”

Visible details

  • Silvered dial with outer Roman hour numerals and track
  • Upper subsidiary seconds dial placed directly below 12 o'clock
  • Arched aperture revealing an internal state-of-wind indicator marked 'Wind up'
  • Engraved signature 'Barrauds & Lund, Cornhill LONDON'
  • Engraved serial fraction '2 / 715' above 6 o'clock
  • Blued steel hands set under a convex glass crystal and brass bezel

Research qualifications

  • The auction text misidentifies the serial number as 2/713, whereas the dial is visibly engraved 2/715.
  • Lacks original outer box and gimbals.
  • The auctioneer notes plugged holes in the case, that the clock came from a restorer, and that internal mechanisms were not inspected for completeness.

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

Consulted source

Lot 25 | Barraud & Lund Cornhill, London two day marine

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 417222dc41

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