Standard Electric Time Co. Master Clock - Set Up & Service, an ITM Clock video

Standard Electric produced master clocks from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s, which controlled wall clocks and bells in the majority of the schools and businesses in the US. Beautiful feats of engineering from the early Industrial Age, today they're unique and mesmerizing artifacts from a bygone era. This video provides a starting place for the novice and experienced clock lover alike, to get a barn find or family heirloom back up and running. Most SET master clocks can be brought back to life with a few simple steps and a little patience. But the rewards of resurrection is a piece of kinetic art which carries with it a rich history! Since virtually all master clocks were 'custom order', there are many variations. Use care when working with master clocks when the power is turned on.