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Dent

Logo: Dent London 1814, who own the trademark for it., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Former London manufacturer of luxury clocks and watches1

Dent London was a London manufacturer of luxury clocks and watches, founded by Edward John Dent. Dent began making watches in 1814, although the Dent triangular trade mark was not registered until 1876. A notable success for the company was winning the contract to make the clock for the new palace of Westminster, which became known as Big Ben.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1814Founded1
  • Industryindustrial manufacturing1
  • HeadquartersLondon1

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Dent London was a London manufacturer of luxury clocks and watches, founded by Edward John Dent. Dent began making watches in 1814, although the Dent triangular trade mark was not registered until 1876. A notable success for the company was winning the contract to make the clock for the new palace of Westminster, which became known as Big Ben.2

Timeline

  1. 1814Founded Founded1

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