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Transistorised ATO clock, dated c. 1953-54

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Transistorised ATO clock, dated c. 1953-54 %%alt5%% %%alt6%%
A pioneering development in electric clocks, ATO developed the transistorised clock in the early 1950s, of which this is a very fine example. Not only is it rare technology, but its design makes for an aesthetically very pleasing clock.

In 1954, the first transistorized clock was designed by Lavet, a director at the Hatot Company. The previous ATO clocks had a mechanism that physically opened and closed a circuit to provide the impulse to the magnet through an activated coil. The use of the transistor allowed for the removal of the switch gear, thus overcoming well documented unreliability problems. The impulse coil was now activated by a second transistorised coil.

The movement is mounted on a gilded brass stepped stand. and is visible through the skeletonised dial ring with Roman numerals, and arrow and spear point hands.

The movement and reinforcement are marked " ATO ".

The battery which powers the clock is hidden within the base.

Height 28.5 cm
Width 31 cm
Depth 17 cm

Overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.

makes for very interesting reading. We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.

The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.

We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.

Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.

The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.
Price
£3350.00  UK
$4227.03  USA
€4021.68  EU
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Category Antique Clocks Period 1950s Antiques Material Brass Origin French Item code as392a211 / ATOAg Status For Sale

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