Barraud & Co. London - 1553 - Earlier than 1850

# Antique silver pocket watch – Barraud & Co. London – Sterling silver – Full Plate – No. 1553 – Before 1850 – Working

Exceptionally fine antique English pocket watch, signed **Barraud & Co. London**, crafted in solid sterling silver and featuring a beautifully decorated mechanical movement.

A characterful collector's item from the rich tradition of English watchmaking, where refined craftsmanship, high-grade mechanics, and classic elegance come together.

### Movement

The pocket watch features a mechanical hand-wound movement, executed in the traditional English **Full Plate construction**. The gilded-looking movement is beautifully finished and fitted with blued screws and a characteristic balance bridge.

The movement bears the signature:

**Barraud & Co. – London – No. 1553**

The finely made regulator is marked with the English indications 'Slow' and 'Fast'. The movement can be unfolded from the case, revealing the special construction and finish in full view.

### Dial

The classic white enamel dial is in very fine condition and features:

– Black Roman numerals
– Elegant blued steel hands
– Small seconds hand at the 6 o’clock position
– Subtle minute markers around the dial

The combination of white enamel, black Roman numerals, and blue hands gives the watch a particularly stylish and authentic appearance.

### Silver case

The case is made of **solid English sterling silver (925/1000)** and bears several historical silver hallmarks, including:

– Lion Passant – indicating sterling silver
– Leopard's Head – London hallmark
– English duty/date letter
– Master mark 'WF'

The back is beautifully adorned with a fine geometric guilloche pattern and a decorative central cartouche, surrounded by ornamental scroll motifs. The cartouche is unengraved and contains no personal initials. The guilloche decoration is exceptionally well preserved and still clearly perceptible.

### Condition

Considering its considerable age, the pocket watch is in very good optical condition with light, age-appropriate signs of wear.

– The mechanical movement functions
– The enamel dial is undamaged
– The guilloche decor is well preserved
– The silver case shows only light signs of wear
– Inside there are a few historical maintenance abrasions visible

The watch is currently working. Accuracy and power reserve have not been tested separately. For intensive daily use, a service by a specialized watchmaker is recommended. No key is included.

### Specifications

– Brand: Barraud & Co.
– Origin: London, England
– Period: Before 1850 (estimated dating)
– Type: Antique pocket watch
– Movement: Mechanical, manual winding
– Construction: English Full Plate
– Movement number: 1553
– Case material: Sterling silver, 925/1000
– Hallmarks: English silver marks, London
– Master mark: WF
– Diameter: 50 mm
– Weight: 96 g
– Dial: White enamel
– Numerals: Roman
– Seconds: Small seconds at 6 o’clock
– Condition: Very good, light signs of aging
– Operation: Functioning

Shipping

The pocket watch will be carefully and securely packaged and insured for shipping.

A particularly attractive antique English silver pocket watch for enthusiasts and collectors of historic timepieces, English horology, and classic silver pocket watches. The photos are part of the description.