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A Reference Site for UK Mechanical Industrial Time Recorders |
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International Time Recording Company
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Here are some examples of ITR clocks used in the UK:
1) The ITR 'Rochester' time stamp machine (circa 1912).
This was first ever card time stamp recorder patented by Daniel M Cooper in 1894 and marketed by The Willard and Frick Manufacturing Company, acquired by ITR in 1902. It has a unique additional winding spring and mechanism to operate and display the day pm/am. And one of the most favorite clocks in my collection!
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2) A very early ITR Longcase card recorder (circa 1910):
A very rare early example of an ITR recorder imported into the UK from the USA, distinguished by its ornate cast iron waterfall front and very detailed dial. It has virtually every feature possible to incorporate in such an early machine; spring winding indicators, AM/PM window, lockable in/out lever, settings for work time periods by pins on an internal time wheel, on time or late (blue/red) flag display, dual colour print on cards (blue on time, red on late arrival, and even an internal spirit level... a masterpiece design, and ITR's flagship clock at the time.
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3) A later 1930 ITR Longcase card recorder:
All ITR clocks of this era have the hallmarks of Arabic dial numerals, pressed steel waterfall fronts and silvered pendulum bobs.
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4) A 1926 ITR Shortcase card recorder:
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5) A 1927 ITR Job Timer:
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6) A 1920 ITR Autograph Recorder:
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7) An older ITR autograph recorder beautifully restored by Desmond Bull:
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