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Dunstan Times, Issue 448, 18 November 1870, Page 2

Scienck AMD art. —A striking instance of the immense value a small piece of steel may acquire hy the great power of skilled mechanical labor is the balance spring of a watch. From its extreme fineness and delicacy four thousand weigh not more than one ounce, and exceed in value £I,OOO. A most interesting little work, describing the rise and progress of watchmaking, has been published by J. W. Benson, of 2."), Old Bond-street, and the City Steam Factory, 58 and GO. Ludgate hill, London. The book, which is profusely illustrated, gives a full description of the various kinds of watches and clocks, with their prices. Mr. Benson, who holds the appointment to the Prince of Wales, has also published a pamphlet on Artistic Gold Jewellery,, illustrated with beautiful designs of Bracelets, Brooches, Ear-rings, Lockets, &c., suitable for wedding, birthday, and other presents. These pamphlets are sent post free for two stamps each, and they cannot he too strongly recommended to those contemplating a purchase, especially to residents in the country or abroad, who afe thus enabled to select any article they may require, and have it forwarded with perfect safety.