Advert Description
This is a Security Watchmans time piece.
Todays Technology has made these devices obsolete.
The clock, which is 'Blick' make, works and keeps ok time being wound using the key. The key is not original.
The lock which keeps the unit secure has a broken upstand which could be repaired. This damage was done before I got the unit, probably because there is no key for that part.
There is a roll of recording paper fitted and also the ink ribbon which marks the paper.
The whole round unit is carried in a leather case with a nylon type strap (original). There are apertures through which the clock, can be seen and for the security key to be inserted.
When in use the watchman is tasked to do 'rounds' of the area / building.
At the start of the shift the clock is wound, paper and ribbon checked. The unit is then locked, the key being kept by the supervisor. As the unit is closed a mark is punched into the paper. On reaching different points along the route 'keys' secured by a chain were inserted into the unit, turned and an imprint of the time and location made on the paper. There would be a different key at each point leaving an identifier for that point.
At the end of shift the unit is returned to the supervisor who can open it and check the time/place mark.
The item can be collected (COVID safe) or posted at cost (it weighs 3kg)
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