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Dunstan Times, Issue 708, 12 November 1875, Page 3

Science and Art.—A striking instance of the immense value a small piece of steel may acquire by 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 £IOOO. A most interesting little work, describing the rise and progress of watchmaking, has been published by : J. W. Benson, of 25, Old Bondstreet, ami the City Steam Factory, 58 and CO, Ludgate hill, London. Tho hook, which is profusely illustrated, gives a full description of the various kinds of watches and clocks, with their prices. Mr Ben'on, who holds the appointment to the Prince of Wales, has published a pamphlet on Artistic Gobi Jewellery, illustrated with beautiful designs of Bracelets, Brooches, Ear-rings, Lockets, kc., snitab’e for wedding, birthday, and other presents. Illustrated catalogues cent post free for two stamps each, and they lannot ho tostr m.dy recommended tn those cnntcmplatin ; pn. base, cs« 'ally 'o reach L .s,’tho country or abroad, who are thus enable 1 to select any article they may require and have it forwarded with perfect safety.