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A 22" fine mahogany cased Georgian era "balloon" bracket clock. The round silvered engraved dial is engraved "Barraud, London". The name Barraud is associated with a family of Parisian makers as well as Cornhill, London, makers. We presume the latter London family to be the makers of this clock. The partnership of Francis and Paul Barraud operated 1759-1794, and two sons of Paul, James and John, both were later members of the Clockmaker's Company in the early 1800s. Later, 1813-1836, the firm became Barraud & Sons. This clock was apparently fit with an alarm device as well as a strike mechanism.
Condition reportThe case is loose needing some regluing. Unless otherwise stated the condition of the mechanisms of these clocks is good, but that does not mean they run or do not need repairs. There is no guarantee of either the mechanical performance of clocks nor the completeness and originality of their parts and components. In most cases we have not removed the dials from these clocks, and have not checked inside for manufacturer’s or maker’s names for attribution.
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