British Domestic Synchronous Clocks 1930-1980

Preface.- 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 Analyis 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 & 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 & 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 Western Ltd Movement.- 11.13 Smith Movements.- 11.15 Temco Movements.- 11.16 Westclox Type No. BM25 Movement.- 11.17 Conclusions.