![]() The same current also flows in a series circuit to the solenoids operating the dial(s). There is a link below to an animation by Bosco Clocks. These pull in an armature which resets the lever ready for the next half-minute impulse. The other arm of the lever makes a contact which energises the solenoids. It carries a roller which impulses a specially shaped arm attached to the pendulum, keeping it in motion. Each half minute, a detent is tripped and an L-shaped lever falls down. With each swing of the seconds pendulum, the countwheel is advanced one tooth. Subsidiary seconds counter fitted.Įlectrically reset gravity escapement. Black japanned casting carries pendulum, countwheel, gravity arm and solenoids. Upper dial with sweep seconds hand only mounted on inside of door. ![]() Lower dial with hour and minute hands and seconds bit. ![]() Grey painted wooden case with glazed door.
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