The Sultan Abdul Medschid's watch, 1844. Creator: Unknown

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The Sultan Abdul Medschid's watch, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Sultan Abdul Medschid's watch, 1844. Watch made by...Messrs. Hart and Son, Cornhill...in a double gold case, the gold being of the standard of twenty-two carats; the back external case...is beautifully enamelled with flowers, within a border of arabesque scroll work. This part of the workmanship is truly exquisite; the brilliancy of the colours, and delicacy of the pencilling, surpasses anything of the kind that we have seen of foreign manufacture. The dial, ...is white opaque, enamelled on copper, similar to English watches in general; but the figures are Turkish characters. The hands are of blue steel, set with diamonds: one hand represents a dart, and the other a shorter dart, or arrow, with the crescent at one end'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

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This print showcases the exquisite Sultan Abdul Medschid's watch, created in 1844 by Messrs. Hart and Son of Cornhill. Encased in double gold with a standard of twenty-two carats, this timepiece is truly a work of art. The external case is adorned with stunning enamel flowers, surrounded by intricate arabesque scrollwork that displays unparalleled craftsmanship. The brilliance of the colors and delicacy of the detailing surpass any foreign manufacture we have seen. The dial, reminiscent of English watches, features white opaque enamel on copper; however, what sets it apart are the Turkish characters used for numbering instead. The hands themselves are made from blue steel and embellished with diamonds - one hand shaped like a dart while the other resembles a shorter arrow with a crescent at one end. Published in "Illustrated London News" in 1844 (Vol V), this engraving transports us back to an era when such timepieces were highly coveted symbols of status and luxury. It offers us a glimpse into Victorian Britain's fascination with exotic treasures from distant lands. Although little is known about its creator or origin beyond being attributed to an unknown artist, this photograph preserves the beauty and cultural significance of Sultan Abdul Medschid's watch for generations to come.

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