36-pole synchronous electric clock

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Synchronous electric clock
Manufacturer	(unknown)
Production years	(unknown)
Production location	UK

The skeleton movement of an early British synchronous clock of the non self-starting type.

[edit] How it works

The rotor is of soft iron and has 36 poles: it runs in self-aligning bearings provided with a small reservoir for lubricant. It is fitted with a flywheel, so that a very brief interruption of electric supply will not cause a stoppage. The clock is provided with a simple hand starting device.

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[edit] In the Science Museum's Records

Inv. No: 1934-63