{"product_id":"early-antique-timber-cased-pul-syn-etic-slave-clock-gent-leicester-ig221237","title":"Early Antique Timber Cased Pul-Syn-Etic Slave Clock by Gent \u0026 Co Limited, Leicester","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEarly Antique Timber Cased Pul-Syn-Etic Slave Clock by Gent \u0026amp; Co Limited, Leicester\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIG221237\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA very early Gent Pul-Syn-Etic slave clock in a sectional timber case with brass bezel, the dial carrying the early \u003cstrong\u003ePul-Syn-Etic Electric · Gent \u0026amp; Co Limited, Leicester\u003c\/strong\u003e markings. It retains its original early slave movement and dates to circa 1915–1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case is of \u003cstrong\u003esectional timber construction\u003c\/strong\u003e in a medium brown, polished to a soft sheen, and fronted by a \u003cstrong\u003epolished brass bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e that has mellowed and darkened gently with age. On the top of the case are the two original \u003cstrong\u003ebrass screw terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e by which the clock was connected into the impulse circuit. Remnants of two original paper labels survive on the back; the centre label reads \u003cem\u003eImpulse Clock — if any complaint, return to the maker\u003c\/em\u003e, its serial number now faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe Dial\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dial carries the early Gent \u0026amp; Co Limited, Leicester and Pul-Syn-Etic Electric markings. The paint used on these early dials was prone to flaking, and this dial shows extensive flaking consistent with that, leaving a characterful, honest surface that has been left untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original early Pul-Syn-Etic slave movement is retained. Its construction marks it as early production: the components are \u003cstrong\u003esolid brass throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the ratchet wheel is of solid section. Later Gent movements adopted lighter materials and drilled, smaller wheels to save weight; the earliest examples, like this one, are noticeably heavier in construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGent of Leicester — Pul-Syn-Etic\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGent \u0026amp; Co. Ltd\u003c\/strong\u003e of Leicester developed the Pul-Syn-Etic system to synchronise networks of slave dials from a single master clock, each electrical impulse advancing the slave dial. The system was specified across British railways, hospitals, factories, schools and public buildings. Timber-cased examples pre-date the pressed metal and Bakelite housings of later production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePower\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clock retains its original slave movement and can be run as an original slave from an impulse driver, supplied with associated parts at additional cost. Alternatively, the hands can be fitted to a modern quartz movement. As an early movement, retaining it in original form is recommended where possible. Please enquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of early British electric and horological artefacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdwardian and period interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailway and institutional heritage settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy, library and workspace environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGent \u0026amp; Co. Ltd, Leicester, England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePul-Syn-Etic slave clock, original impulse movement retained\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1915–1920\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock No.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIG221237\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11¼ inch (286mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8½ inch (216mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3¼ inch (83mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSectional timber construction, medium brown polished finish, polished brass bezel, original brass connection terminals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal early Pul-Syn-Etic slave movement, solid brass construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal slave operation via impulse driver, or quartz conversion, please enquire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Export HS Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9105 21 00\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFully refurbished and sympathetically cleaned. Polished timber case with a soft sheen; brass bezel gently darkened with age. Original dial with extensive period flaking. Remnants of original labels to the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShipping\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping available — please enquire for a quote. All shipments are fully insured through \u003cstrong\u003eSecursus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gents of Leicester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56546167980411,"sku":"IG221237","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/5161\/4544\/files\/Early-Antique-Timber-Cased-Pul-Syn-Etic-Slave-Clock-by-Gent-Co-Limited-Leicester.jpg?v=1793138957","url":"https:\/\/industrialglow.co.uk\/products\/early-antique-timber-cased-pul-syn-etic-slave-clock-gent-leicester-ig221237","provider":"Industrial Glow Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}