This book complements available one-make books on domestic synchronous clocks. It is also a
history of science book that sets British domestic synchronous clocks their manufacturers and
technology in their social context.Part I covers the historical background British domestic
synchronous clock manufacturers and brands how synchronous clocks work domestic synchronous
clock cases practical advice on the servicing of domestic synchronous clocks and analysis of
the marketing and reliability of British domestic synchronous clocks. This analysis provides an
explanation of the rise and eventual fall of their technology. Part II contains galleries of a
selection of British domestic synchronous clocks and of the movements with which they are
fitted. There is a front and back view of each clock together with a brief description. Views
of each movement include views with the movement partly dismantled together with a brief
technical description of the movement.This profusely illustrated book is primarily for fellow
enthusiasts and is based on an extensive archive of information on domestic synchronous clocks
their movements and their manufacturers. Current electrical regulations mean that professional
clockmakers are reluctant to repair synchronous clocks. In fact provided that they have not
been mistreated synchronous clocks are usually reliable and quite easy to maintain.
