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London-British Museum-Silver and gilt-brass watch49

London-British Museum-Silver Cased Watch52


1688 This watch has a seconds hand, a rare feature for the period. The outer case is made from hawksbill turtle, which became popular in the late 1600s. The design of dial, known as champlevé became standard for London watches. The silver inner case was made by Daniel Delander and is marked ND. Thomas Tompion, London Fusee, verge escapement, balance with spring (P&E CAI-2381)
aperture=f5.0 focal length: 60.0 mm exposure 1/250 sec ISO: 3200

London-British Museum-Silver and gilt-brass watch49

London-British Museum-Silver Cased Watch52


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