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Clockwork Mechanism

1975 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A clockwork mechanism with gear box and eletric motor for use in remote controlled vehicles. When wound up the power is collected in a small elecric motor instead of the coil.
The control panel and mechanism are held by the operator with a lead attached to the toy. Usually the toy can be made to do a number of movements including reversing. The mechanism was supplied to Schuco.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Metal
Brief description
Clockwork mechanism with gear box and electric motor made in Germany in 1975
Physical description
A clockwork mechanism with gear box and eletric motor for use in remote controlled vehicles. When wound up the power is collected in a small elecric motor instead of the coil.
The control panel and mechanism are held by the operator with a lead attached to the toy. Usually the toy can be made to do a number of movements including reversing. The mechanism was supplied to Schuco.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.6cm
  • Width: 8.9cm
  • Depth: 5.1cm
Credit line
Given by Gebr. Buehler Nachfolger
Collection
Accession number
MISC.93-1975

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Record createdFebruary 9, 2004
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