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Locket, 1829-30 (silver, gilt brass, diamond, blued-steel, enamel, gold, glass)
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Locket, 1829-30 (silver, gilt brass, diamond, blued-steel, enamel, gold, glass)
7295359 Locket, 1829-30 (silver, gilt brass, diamond, blued-steel, enamel, gold, glass); 7.5x5.1x2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Watch in silver case. Thirty hour duration, single train, full plate, gilt brass, four pillar capped fusee movement with, table roller, ratchet tooth lever escapement and maintaining power. Plain balance cock with diamond endstone in blued-steel setting. Polished steel balance with blued-steel, flat spiral balance spring and Bosley regulators. The watch was worn by Captain Francis Rawdon Moira Crozier when commanding H.M.S.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning print captures a Locket from 1829-30, showcasing intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship. Made of silver, gilt brass, diamond, blued-steel, enamel, gold, and glass, this piece is a true work of art. Measuring 7.5x5.1x2 cm, it is currently housed at the National Maritime Museum in London.
The locket features a watch in a silver case with a thirty-hour duration single train full plate movement. It boasts a gilt brass four pillar capped fusee movement with table roller, ratchet tooth lever escapement and maintaining power. The plain balance cock with diamond endstone in blued-steel setting adds to its elegance.
Originally worn by Captain Francis Rawdon Moira Crozier while commanding 'H.M.S.,' this locket has historical significance as well as aesthetic appeal. Its polished steel balance with blued-steel flat spiral balance spring and Bosley regulators showcase the attention to detail that went into creating this masterpiece.
With its connection to Antarctic exploration and its beautiful design elements, this locket is truly one-of-a-kind. This print allows viewers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this remarkable piece from the 19th century.
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