Cuckfield, Holy Trinity Clock
Present Clock
Maker |
Date |
Trains |
Escapement |
Winding |
James W. Benson |
c1866 |
Going : Strike |
Deadbeat |
Manual |
Old Clock
Maker |
Date |
Trains |
Escapement |
Winding |
James Looker |
1667 |
Going : Stike |
Manual |
Though the clock is undated, it is no doubt coeval with the church, placing it around 1866. It was made by James Benson of London and still wound manually. It has a painted dial showing Arabic numbers with a single pointer. The hour strike is controlled by a rack and snail system, striking on a 14th century bell.
It is a very good condition, and shows very little wear.
It is a very good condition, and shows very little wear.
Inscriptions and Engravings
*Numbers are painted on the dial*
*Text is inscribed on the plaques*
*Text is inscribed on the plaques*
Dial |
10 20 30 40 50 60 |
Plaques |
J . W . BENSON LUDGATE HILL LONDON |
CLOCKMAKER TO H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES |
Photographs:
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