This is my second entry for the weekly challenge of treasure, the first entry can be seen at Treasure. The pocket watch below may be worth little in hard currency but as an heirloom is priceless. Opening up the back of the case we find an inscription, showing the clock to have been presented to James Campbell in 1876 (my paternal grandmother was a Campbell).
So this little treasure has now been in the family almost 140 years. Irreplaceable.
The watch itself is full of craftsmanship with intricate small working parts, made in London by Chaplin & Sons of 25 Aldersgate. I couldn’t resist a few more shots of this wonderful old time piece and hope you appreciate them too.
Time Stood Still
Intricacies
Heirloom
Crafted
Time to Reflect
Meticulous Mick 
Wow, that’s some treasure! Beautiful photos 🙂
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Thank you Inga, glad I could portray why it is such a treasured possession. MM 🍀
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Beautiful priceless treasure, you really captured it intricately.
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Thank you so much aliewsMuses, I think I like the engraved shoot the best, MM 🍀
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Beautiful shots!
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Thank you fotogmom, I feel it was worthwhile. MM 🍀
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Such a beautiful object, and the family story makes it even better! Great photos too, really capture the ‘treasure’ feel.
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Trying to get the right light without a reflection and be able to read the inscription was the big challenge. I was pleased with the final result though, so thank you. MM 🍀
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What a great treasure. Wonderful images Mick !
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Thank you Jocelyn, I am honoured to have it! 🍀
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Lovely……my bro had a pocket watch of the Queen’s Coronation that our Dad left him, and his house got burgled and that watch was stolen, I am sure the thief had many a holiday out of it 😦
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We got burgled at the end of 2011, but this survived. 😃
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Beautiful series. I especially like “Crafted” and “time to reflect”.
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Thank you, my sentimentality goes for ‘A Reason to Treasure’. Good to get your input on this Cardinal – a lot better than my earlier post anyway. MM 🍀
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ah ha! I was correct… It’s not just about the passage of time; it’s the links to family ties that matter. Gorgeous pictures for a gorgeous time piece.
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Thank you Dale, you are most sharp. Ouch, 🍀
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A fabulous timepiece – does it still keep good time?
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Wow!! I just love these photos! Real treasure you have!
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Thank you Know-All, appreciate the kind comments. MM 🍀
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What a beautiful treasure!
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Thank you, MM 🍀
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An example of fine craftsmanship from long ago….does it still work? You did a great job photographing this watch and showing us its preciousness.
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It’s the engraving that makes it so different and special to me, but you are right on the craftsmanship. It still works – I got it overhauled last year. MM 🍀
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I’m showing this post to my husband. He’s a watch collector. They are wonderful shots MM! I have a pocket watch my great grandfather had. I should take some shots of it. Although I don’t do close up work and don’t even own a macro lens, but it would be fun to try. Thank you for sharing these wonderful shots!
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You never know, try it and see. I’d recommend a light background for detail on these otherwise the contrast could be too great and detail missed. Good luck Laura, MM 🍀
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Thank you MM…tick tock…
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The pictures are beautiful, but the story even more. Wonderful treasure!! 😀
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It certainly is, thank you Patricia, MM 🍀
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