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
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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
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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
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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
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12” dial X 31” height 24” dial X 56” height
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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
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• Dial portion stands proud
about 1” from the base
• Case is made of cherry
Kosmic clock side view showing thicker upper body
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The Dial:
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Behind the Dial:
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The heart of the assembly
Close up of actuator pin
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Complete assembly
Close up of numeral block
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Numeral Blocks:
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The Pendulum:
• Has a brass ring
• Rod is made out of wood
• Bob is made of brass with
damascened finish
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The Movement:
• Single train
• English style
• Front mounted suspension bridge
• Large wheels
• Four wheel train
• Runs 7 days
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The Weight:
• The No. 70 weight is about 9 lbs
• The Kosmic Clock weight is 12 lbs
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Replacement Parts:
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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
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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.