Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-08
A MARVELGTs CLOCK.
Philadelphia's Present to the
Cruiser Named for Her.
The Finsst Specimen Of CiOck-Msking
Ever Produced la tae Unltsd states
q work Of Art as Well AN
Accurate Time Keeper.

Above the sAver-faeed dial an eagle,
with outspread wings, assumes defens-
i've position, says the Philadelphia
Ledger, while on the right side of the
clock face stands full length figure Of
a woman, in classic attire, holding a
roll as she leans on the size Of the bezeL
To the left another female figure stands
in a similar position. carrying the horn
IF plenty on one arm. Below the clock
face gIield, which upon close inspec-
tion is seen to represent section on
the hula Of vessel, surmounts crossed
guns and is eneiccied by aaaurel wreath.
On this shield Is an inscription setting
forth that the clock was presented to
the cruiser Philadelphia on behalf Of
the citizens Of Philadelphia.
A cable forms square around the
clock case, and in loops at each Of the
two upper corners a foulcd anchc= Is
held. From e;. Der side Of the group
around the dial two draped American
standards tut out gracefully, and be-
meath the two female figures, which
stand on a kind Of premonitory. arc
seen cheppy waves bordered with
scroll, besring the words, philadelphia
Msneto." A massive scroll at the base
Of the clock is inscribed ~. S. s Phila-
delphia"
The silver dial bears figures in gold
in relief Of most beautiful and original
design. The minutes are divided by
raised, golden pegs, while the center OF
the face bears an exquisite piece 90 thc
jewelers. art. 1t Is the shield Of the
g.ss ~ nj "a
tion Of the devise, IS in relief, as is the
ship, with all her canvas on, which is
in the lower third. Tbs whole plate is
most dainty and correct in detail, and
above it, also n bias relief, is the arm of
justice, with the balance. A rich,
golden scroll frames the arms on the
face, which, altogether, is pronounced
10 be not only exquisite but unique
This part OF the characterization is an
excellent specimen OF the good en-
grayer's art. Considerable difficulty
was encountered in modelling the work
in getting an eagle that would be suit
able. Finally a fine specimen was
secured in the Academy of Natural
Sciences, and il has been faithfully re-
prod uced. The two female figures were
modelled from lie, and are fair repre-
sensations OF graceful and 1.-THE femi-
zinc forms. They are in a gilt bronze,
which contrasts pleasantly with the
dark bronze of thclE Surroundings. In
the original model The two figures were
in has ru.ef, blt the sculptor. and
rightly, too, thought that the effect
could be heightened by placing the
figures in full relief, as they are now
seen.
To give some idea Of the care be-
slowed upon the time-piece it should be
mentioned that, in order 10 have the
guns and the Old-style wooden ship in
the design truthful, the firm sent TO the
Navy Department and received photo
graphs Of the old maa-of-war Constitu-
ton and Of the ncw-style ordnance, and
from these those seen in the completed
work we're modelled.
! Strictly speaking, the movement Of
thc clock is a nau.ical one. it is con-
gTactcd with balance wheel on the
rr-8uiple Of watch; consequently the
fpisckzag and tossing sea will not affect
the movement. The cscapemcnt is a
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, jewelcd in all les
principal parts, and highly finished.
Iaste=d Of the hours, the chime of
bells strikes in eouplets, in true nautical
style. the ships bells. When il is
twelve o'clock eight bells are struck,
instead Of twelve, as in other time
pisces; at mae O'Clock, two bells, etc.
Iais las never before been accom-
plisbed in fine clock. Another feat
gre which VIII be appreciated by
mariners, which is also an i'm
provement. is that Of making the hour
hand free Of its twin, the minute hand.
In regulating tho clock. This enables
them TO turn the clock back or forward
an hour without disturbing the minute
hand, as is required to be done every
day in crossing the various degrees Of
longitude during a voyage.
: The regulation OF the hands and bells
is commanded by series Of wheels,
hidden in metal closet opening on one
side OF the case, An ingenious device
has been contriVod 20 open the bezel Of
the clock, 50 shat the minute hand can
be turned in regulating it. When not
required TO be open it IS locked by a
minute lock in the lower part. BY in
sorting small hooh-like key and Civ
ing Il turn tue case is unlocked. Two
other hooks are placed in the sides, and
the plate glass and bezel drawn cut
about an inch. Then by hidden hinge
on the top the piece can be raised.
The clock is incased in mahogany
box and the back is Of steel. The whole
piece weighs about 400 pounds, Is about
three feet high, and is nearly as many
broad.
The FLOWERS Of Europe.
\ ~ the A 0Og Isras - g.. - ~