the kosmic clock kosmic... · 2018. 5. 16. · no. 70 e. howard & co. clocks •clock cases...
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The Kosmic Clock
By: Dan Hudon
Sanford Fleming
• Immigrated to Canada in 1845 from Scotland
• Worked as a surveyor
• Proponent for standard time & a prime meridian
• Proponent for the 24 hour clock
Background:
• Henry E. Waite donates the Kosmic
Clock to The Royal Canadian
Institute for Science
• He is one of three men listed on
Patent #1
• Involved in lobbying The E. Howard
Co. to produce a prototype
No. 70 E. Howard & Co. Clocks
• Clock cases range in size from 31 to 56 inches in length
• Dials range from 12 to 24 inches
• Case style is similar
• Two types of escapement: Deadbeat and Recoil
12” dial X 31” height 24” dial X 56” height
The Kosmic Clock
• One of the smaller sized No. 70 clocks
• Holds the patent mechanism
• Third smaller hand indicates Greenwich Mean Time
• Time only clock
• Dial portion stands proud
about 1” from the base
• Case is made of cherry
Kosmic clock side view showing thicker upper body
The Dial:
Behind the Dial:
The heart of the assembly
Close up of actuator pin
Complete assembly
Close up of numeral block
Numeral Blocks:
The Pendulum:
• Has a brass ring
• Rod is made out of wood
• Bob is made of brass with
damascened finish
The Movement:
• Single train
• English style
• Front mounted suspension bridge
• Large wheels
• Four wheel train
• Runs 7 days
The Weight:
• The No. 70 weight is about 9 lbs
• The Kosmic Clock weight is 12 lbs
Replacement Parts:
Things to note:
Dial and patent mechanism must be removed before
removing the pendulum
No easy access to the cable
Cable must be affixed to the pillar properly or else it
will wear
What the Clock Represents
• A 24-hour clock in line with Fleming’s desire for universal time
• By this time in 1888, Greenwich was chosen as the prime
meridian, which explains the smaller third hand.