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Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography X-Radiographic Investigation of a 17th-Century Watch from the Wreck of the Swan, off Duart Point, Mull, Scotland |
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| Authors: | Lore G. Troalen Darren Cox Theo Skinner rew Ramsey David Bate |
| Affiliation: | National Museums Scotland, Conservation and Analytical Research Department, National Collection Centre, 242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh EH5 1JE, Scotland; Metris, X-Tek Systems Ltd, Tring Business Centre, Icknield Way, Tring HP23 4JX, UK |
| Abstract: | The objects recovered from the Swan have already been the subject of a number of publications. The aim of this article is to provide an in-depth study of the pocket-watch, using Three Dimensional Computed Tomography (3D-CT) X-ray scanning. The structural information that survived exceeded expectations and made a virtual reconstruction of the mechanism possible. The very high resolution provided by the scan enabled the engraving of the maker's name to be visualised and confirmed the date of the watch. © 2009 The Authors |
| Keywords: | Swan Duart Point 17th century pocket-watch Three Dimensional Computed Tomography scan |