The International Exhibition: Mr. Benson's Trophy, 1862. Creator: Unknown

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The International Exhibition: Mr. Benson's Trophy, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: Mr. Benson's Trophy, 1862. The ornamental case supporting the bells was of carton pierre, strengthened with iron columns and girders...The four dials are of open ironwork, filled in with Minton's encaustic tiles of a bright blue...The movement of this clock, next to that at Westminster, is the largest in the world, and in point of quality of material and finish of workmanship it is unequalled...The three main wheels are each 2ft. in diameter, and cast in the...very finest gunmetal, the teeth being afterwards cut by an engine made expressly for that purpose, The frame is of the best wrought iron...The pendulum, which is self-compensating, is over 15ft. long, and vibrates or beats once in two seconds. The weights, which form the motive power of this clock, are masses of iron, weighing altogether about one ton...The hands of the dial over the principal entrance in Cromwell-road, which is 9ft. in diameter, are worked from this movement, the connection being effected by means of iron rods carried under the floor of the building. The great power of the clock is thus very clearly shown, as the large dial is no less than 300ft. distant from the movement and 80ft. above it'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

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This photograph showcases Mr. Benson's Trophy, a grand clock exhibited at The International Exhibition in London in 1862. The clock, whose creator remains unknown, was a marvel of engineering and design, showcasing intricate details and exceptional craftsmanship. The clock's ornate case was made of carton pierre, a decorative material strengthened with iron columns and girders. The four dials, each of open ironwork, were filled with Minton's encaustic tiles of a bright blue hue. The clock boasted the second largest movement in the world, surpassed only by the clock at Westminster, and was unparalleled in quality and finish. The three main wheels of the clock, each 2ft. in diameter, were cast in the finest gunmetal, with the teeth carefully cut by a specially engineered machine. The frame was made of the best wrought iron, and the self-compensating pendulum, which measured over 15ft. long, vibrated or beat once in two seconds. The weights, which powered the clock, weighed approximately one ton. The hands of the large dial, located over the principal entrance in Cromwell-road, were operated from this movement, with the connection made through iron rods carried under the floor of the building. The great power of the clock was evident, as the large dial was a significant 300ft. distant from the movement and 80ft. above it. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intricacies and grandeur of a bygone era, and serves as a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the unknown craftsman who created this magnificent timepiece.

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