Turret Clock by J. W. Benson 1901

Name: Turret Clock by J. W. Benson 1901
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA478890
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Dragon-Antiques.com

Description

A superb striking turret clock movement by the world renown maker J. W. Benson of Ludgate Hill, London. It is of the firms usual horizontal, heavily constructed cast iron frame and beautifully machine brass wheels and is fully working (see the video clip on our website). It has hourly rack striking for a suitable bell and maintaining power.

The clock has been subject of a previous restoration and is in good running condition, will require timing up and adjustment. It has recently fitted wire rope and a test stand made from dexion. It is complete with original pendulum and two weights.

The clock comes with the accessories pictured below, winding crank, setting key, 5 pulleys for weights and bell strike, 2 additional weights, a short drive shaft, a three dial bevel drive and a 50v / 50 hz synchronous motor (not tested). We can supply a bronze bell if required.

Dimensions of clock (overall including frame) :

inches: Height 55", Width 31", Depth 33"

centimetres: Height 140 cm, Width 79 cm, Depth 84 cm

Dimensions of clock (movement only) :

inches: Height 15 1/2", Width 30.5", Depth 22"

centimetres: Height 39.5 cm, Width 77.5 cm, Depth 56 cm

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Physical Dimensions

Height

140cm (55.12")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

84cm (33.07")

Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA478890

Dealers Internal Reference

RSC2847

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Description

A superb striking turret clock movement by the world renown maker J. W. Benson of Ludgate Hill, London.

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It is of the firms usual horizontal, heavily constructed cast iron frame and beautifully machine brass wheels and is fully working (see the video clip on our website).

Dragon-Antiques.com

It has hourly rack striking for a suitable bell and maintaining power.

fig 1. Turret Clock by J. W. Benson 1901

The clock has been subject of a previous restoration and is in good running condition, will require timing up and adjustment. It has recently fitted wire rope and a test stand made from dexion. It is complete with original pendulum and two weights.

fig 2. Turret Clock by J. W. Benson 1901

The clock comes with the accessories pictured below, winding crank, setting key, 5 pulleys for weights and bell strike, 2 additional weights, a short drive shaft, a three dial bevel drive and a 50v / 50 hz synchronous motor (not tested). We can supply a bronze bell if required.