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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

LOT 358

Barraud, Cornhill, London, No. 2/978, circa 1830. Fine mahogany two day marine chronometer with power reserve indication, in original travelling box.

C.Three body mahogany box with brass drop handles, glazed upper section with hinged lid. Brass bowl and gimballed suspension, the bezel with domed glass. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down aperture. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. Spotted brass full plate, relieved for the barrel, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement and Earnshaw compensation balance, diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial. Dial diam. 98 mm. Dim. 17x16x16 cm.