Electronic Clock
1940s (Made), 20th century (made)
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Electric clock made from Bakelite with skeleton chapter ring, ship automaton, and lighting effects
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | The manual start 250v 50 cycle synchronous motor drives both the hands and also the drum operating the aoutomata in the upper third of the case. A further drum with lamp and sheet of dyed gelatine rotates to give the effect of the changing light of night and day. |
| Brief description | Electric clock, 'Vitascope', domestic, with skeleton chapter ring and ship automaton. Manufactured in the Isle of Man by Vitascope Industries. |
| Physical description | Electric clock made from Bakelite with skeleton chapter ring, ship automaton, and lighting effects |
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| Object history | The first patent covering the design was taken out in 1941 by J. S. Thatcher, with later ammendments covered by patents taken out in 1944 and 1947 by J. F. Summersgill. The manufacturers were the limited company of Vitascope Indusries on the Isle of Man. |
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| Accession number | W.5-1982 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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