British Domestic Synchronous Clocks 1930-1980

British Domestic Synchronous Clocks 1930-1980
Author: Leslie Philip Pook
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2015-01-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319143883

This book complements available one-make books on domestic synchronous clocks. It is also a history of science book that sets British domestic synchronous clocks, their manufacturers and technology in their social context. Part I covers the historical background, British domestic synchronous clock manufacturers and brands, how synchronous clocks work, domestic synchronous clock cases, practical advice on the servicing of domestic synchronous clocks and analysis of the marketing and reliability of British domestic synchronous clocks. This analysis provides an explanation of the rise and eventual fall of their technology. Part II contains galleries of a selection of British domestic synchronous clocks and of the movements with which they are fitted. There is a front and back view of each clock, together with a brief description. Views of each movement include views with the movement partly dismantled, together with a brief technical description of the movement. This profusely illustrated book is primarily for fellow enthusiasts and is based on an extensive archive of information on domestic synchronous clocks, their movements and their manufacturers. Current electrical regulations mean that professional clockmakers are reluctant to repair synchronous clocks. In fact, provided that they have not been mistreated, synchronous clocks are usually reliable, and quite easy to maintain.

Annual Report of the Commissioner of Patents

Annual Report of the Commissioner of Patents
Author: United States. Patent Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 692
Release: 1889
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

Prior to 1862, when the Department of Agriculture was established, the report on agriculture was prepared and published by the Commissioner of Patents, and forms volume or part of volume, of his annual reports, the first being that of 1840. Cf. Checklist of public documents ... Washington, 1895, p. 148.

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Author: Library of Congress. Office for Subject Cataloging Policy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1548
Release: 1990
Genre: Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN: