Aesthetic Movement Silver Locket victorian ships would communicate from afar

ships would communicate from afar using a primitive form of signal flags

When his head cleared and he realised what he'd done (to his family

With leaves

Marryat's code became hugely popular and was translated into several languages before being renamed The Universal Code of Signals for the Mercantile Marine of All Nations

and the blades are hinged from one end of the handle

Aesthetic Movement Silver Locket victorian ships would communicate from afarA lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement locket dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. It features beautifully detailed engravings of Japanese inspired motifs from nature including flowers, grasses and birds as well as a large rectangle which introduces an unusual constructivist vibe. Crafted in sterling silver with a pale gold wash. The Aesthetic Movement in England drew inspiration from the London International Exhibition of 1862,