The Kind oj? Pudding ior Cricketers. Good Name for a Scotch Policeman Macrmb. Science and Art.—A striking instance of the immense value a small piece of steel may acquire by the great power of skilled mech.ai.ueul labor is the balance-spring of a watch. From its extreme fineness and delicacy 4,000 weigh not more than an 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, 25 Old Bond-st., and the City Steam Factory, 58 ana 60 Ludgate-hill. Tho 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 the most beautiful designs of Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, &c, &c, suitable for Wedding, Bjdhday, and other presents. These pamphlets are sent post free for two stamps each, and they c-mnot be too strongly recommended to these contemplating a purchase, especially to residents in the country or abroad, who are thug enabled to select any article they may require, and have it forwarded with perfect safety, 24/6
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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 15, Issue 754, 20 January 1870, Page 4
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202Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 15, Issue 754, 20 January 1870, Page 4
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