A fine early 19th-century two day ship's chronometer, the silvered dial finely engraved BARRAUD 41 Cornhill Maker to the Royal Navy,London No.2491, raised seconds dial (at XII), up-and-down dial (atVI),Earnshaw escapement, dove tail spring detent, cut bi-metallic balance, segmental weights, blued steel helical balance, brass bowl and gimbal, plain three tier mahogany box with recessed handles - 7¼in. (18cm)wide

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A fine early 19th-century two day ship's chronometer, the silvered dial finely engraved BARRAUD 41 Cornhill Maker to the Royal Navy,London No.2491, raised seconds dial (at XII), up-and-down dial (atVI),Earnshaw escapement, dove tail spring detent, cut bi-metallic balance, segmental weights, blued steel helical balance, brass bowl and gimbal, plain three tier mahogany box with recessed handles - 7¼in. (18cm)wide

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