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20th May 2018, 12:35 am | #1 |
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Ferranti Model 54 synchronous electric clock (1934)
Just a quick mention of what is now my third Ferranti clock. The movement needed very little attention, other than lubricating the rotor bearings, cleaning the dial and bezel, and fitting a new mains lead.
The case however took up a few evenings. It appeared to have shrunk, to the extent that the movement was jammed pretty tight inside the solid wood case, which had also split at its thinnest point at the bottom. I removed the base, dribbled PVA woodworking adhesive along the length of the crack, clamped it up tight and left it to set. The crack was still visible at the front, so this was concealed with a wax crayon of appropriate colour. It was then necessary to open out the circular hole using a small rotary sander to allow the movement to fit freely. A coat of scratch remover followed by wax polish brought the case up to a pleasant sheen. This clock is fitted with a seconds hand, and since setting it going an hour ago it has gained three seconds! I'll be able to keep an eye on the mains frequency from now on. Phil
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21st May 2018, 11:41 am | #2 |
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Re: Ferranti Model 54 synchronous electric clock (1934)
Very nice. I love the simple elegance of these clocks.
I have a rectangular one which is taller than it is wide if that makes sense. When I redecorate the living room I am going to give it a dedicated clock socket over the mantlepiece
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22nd May 2018, 10:40 am | #3 |
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Re: Ferranti Model 54 synchronous electric clock (1934)
Thanks, Paul! My wife has called a halt to the growing clock population, despite their attractive appearance, so I have found a new home for this at the Black Country Living Museum.
I well remember dedicated wall clock mains sockets. I grew up in a house built in 1956 which had clock sockets on the living room chimney breast and also in the kitchen. You don't see them at all nowadays.
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25th May 2018, 7:33 pm | #4 |
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Re: Ferranti Model 54 synchronous electric clock (1934)
Our son Stephen (aged 33) came round on Wednesday and immediately admired this clock. I was amazed - 'young' people frequently don't appreciate 'old' stuff - but he clearly has better taste than I gave him credit for. So the old Ferranti now has a new owner, and this thread can be closed.
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