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020 _a9783319143873
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024 7 _z10.1007/978-3-319-14388-0
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100 1 _aPook, L. P.,
_eauthor.
_0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85192241
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245 1 0 _aBritish domestic synchronous clocks 1930-1980 :
_bthe rise and fall of a technology /
_cLeslie Philip Pook.
264 1 _aCham :
_bSpringer,
_c[2015]
300 _axvii, 248 pages :
_billustrations (black and white, and colour) ;
_c25 cm
336 _astill image
_bsti
_2rdacontent
336 _atext
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337 _aunmediated
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_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
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490 0 _aHistory of mechanism and machine science,
_x1875-3442 ;
_vvolume 29
500 _a"ISSN 1875-3426 (electronic)"--Title page verso.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references.
505 0 _aPreface -- Glossary and Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Outline -- 1.2 What is a Synchronous Clock? -- 1.3 Historical Background -- 1.4 AC Mains Supply -- 1.5 User Experience -- References -- Part I Main text -- 2 Manufacturers and Brands -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Brands -- 2.3 Manufacturers -- References -- 3 How a Synchronous Clock Works -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Synchronous Motors -- 3.3 Reduction Gear -- 3.4 Striking and Chiming Work -- 3.5 Synchronous Time Switches -- References -- 4 Synchronous Clock Cases -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Synchronous Clock Case Styles -- 5 Servicing of Synchronous Clocks -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Electrical Faults -- 5.3 Mechanical Faults -- 6 Analysis of Marketing and Reliability -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Analysis of Marketing -- 6.3 Analysis of Reliability -- 6.4 The Rise and Fall of a Technology -- Part II Galleries -- 7 Gallery of Synchronous Mantel Clocks -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Alexander Clark Clock -- 7.3 BEM Clock -- ^7.4 Camerer Kuss and Co Clock -- 7.5 Clyde Clocks -- 7.6 Ediswan Clock -- 7.7 Elco Clocks -- 7.8 Empire Clock -- 7.9 Ferranti Clocks -- 7.10 Garrard Clocks -- 7.11 Genalex Clocks -- 7.12 Ingersoll Clocks -- 7.13 Liberty Clock -- 7.14 Marigold Clock -- 7.15 Metalair Clock -- 7.16 Metamec Clocks -- 7.17 Riley Clock -- 7.18 Smith Clock, Type 1 Striking Movement -- 7.19 Smith Clock, Westminster Chiming Movement -- 7.20 Smith Clocks, BM7 Movement -- 7.21 Smith Clocks, Bijou Movement -- 7.22 Smith Clock, QAT Movement -- 7.23 Smith Clocks, QEMG Movement -- 7.24 Synchronomains Clock -- 7.25 Temco Clocks, Mark I Movement -- 7.26 Temco Clocks, Mark IV Movement -- 7.27 Temco Clocks, Mark V Movement -- 7.28 Temco Clocks, Smith Movement -- 7.29 Conclusions -- 8 Gallery of Synchronous Bedside Clocks -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Bowden and Sons Clock -- 8.3 Elco Clock -- 8.4 Ferranti Clocks -- 8.5 Franco British Electrical Co Ltd Clock -- 8.6 GEC Clock -- 8.7 Genalex Clock -- 8.8 Goblin Clock -- ^8.9 Kelnore Clock -- 8.10 Magneta Clock -- 8.11 Metamec Clocks -- 8.12 Smith Clocks, Type 1 Movement -- 8.13 Smith Clocks, BM7 Movement -- 8.14 Smith Clocks, Bijou Movement -- 8.15 Smith Clock, QGEM Movement -- 8.16 Sterling Clocks -- 8.17 Synchronomains Clock -- 8.18 Temco Clock, Mark II Movement -- 8.19 Temco Clocks, Mark IV Movement -- 8.20 Temco Clocks, Mark V Movement -- 8.21 Conclusions -- 9 Gallery of Synchronous Wall Clocks -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 English Clock Systems Clock -- 9.3 Genalex Clock -- 9.4 Horstmann Time Switch -- 9.5 Magneta Clock -- 9.6 Metalair Clock -- 9.7 Metamec Clock -- 9.8 Smith Clock, Type 1 Movement -- 9.9 Smith Clock, BM7 Movement -- 9.10 Smith Clocks, BM39 Movement -- 9.11 Smith Clock, Heavy Motion Work Movement -- 9.12 Smith Clocks, Bijou Movement -- 9.13 Synchronome Clocks -- 9.14 Temco Clock, Mark V Movement -- 9.15 Westclox Clock -- 9.16 Conclusions -- 10 Gallery of Synchronous Granddaughter Clocks -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Ferranti Clock -- ^10.3 Smith Clock, Type 1 Chiming Movement -- 10.4 Smith Clock, Type 1 Movement -- 10.5 Temco Clock, Mark IV Movement -- 10.6 Conclusions -- 11 Gallery of Synchronous Movements -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 BEM Movement -- 11.3 Clyde Movement -- 11.4 Elco Movement -- 11.5 Empire Movements -- 11.6 Ferranti Movements -- 11.7 Garrard Movements -- 11.8 Goblin and Magneta Movements -- 11.9 Kelnore Movement -- 11.10 Marigold Movement -- 11.11 Metalair Movement -- 11.12 Metamec Movements -- 11.17 Sangamo℗ℓWeston ℗ℓLtd Movement -- 11.13 Smith Movements -- 11.15 Temco Movements -- 11.16 Westclox Type No. BM25 Movement -- 11.17 Conclusions.
520 _aThis 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℗ℓtheir 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.
530 _aAlso published electronically.
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650 0 _aClocks and watches, Electric
_zGreat Britain.
650 0 _aClocks and watches, Electric
_zGreat Britain
_xHistory.
650 7 _aClocks and watches.
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651 7 _aGreat Britain.
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653 0 _aClock (general)
653 2 _aSpringer
653 1 _aPook, Les P
653 0 _asynchronous
653 0 _aelectrical electromechanical clock
655 7 _aHistory.
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