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These photos highlight the meticulous hand fretting out of the movement
frame plates. Although the overall look of the movement is an architectural representation
of St. Paul's Cathedral, notice the inclusion of the floral design just below the
cathedral crown; just above the clock dial as well as just below the dial. This same
design is used in the plates that surround the music box as well as the front dome base
marquee. Notice in the lower photo the thickness of the frame plates, reminiscent of
original Victorian fabrication and so often lacking in modern reproductions. Movement
plates are approximately 3/16" (50mm) thick. The music box plate are slightly thicker
yet. 

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