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Telechron Telalarm Jr. electric alarm clock ca. 1947

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Electrical master/slave clock systems

Standard Electric Time Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, made electric time systems for public buildings, private industry, schools and other institutions. The systems consist of a master clock, and secondary (or slave) clocks located in any number of rooms. The slave clocks are electrically controlled by the master clock.

New Haven Westinghouse
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The "Miracle" clock movement using a 1.5 volt DC motor with chronometric governor. Made ca. 1959.

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