Chronometric Speed Indicator and Recorder

Object detail

Accession number

2012.683

Maker

Ateliers Vaucanson Constructeurs

Production period

1930s

Description

A "Flaman" chronometric speed indicator and recorder, model number E3ZH, serial number 155. Made in France in 1937. The case is made from brass. Inside a locked compartment is a device for measuring speed over time and recording this on paper.

Marks

ATELIERS VAUCANSON / CONSTRUCTEURS, 11, RUE DU SURMELIN a PARIS. 20e / INDACATEUR ENREGISTREUR FLAMAN / E32H NEW_ZEALAND 155 Impressed
FLAMANS_SPEED INDICATOR and RECORDER_SPEEDS in MILES per hour_ATELIERS VAUCANSON_PARIS Painted

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Processed Material/Glass
Processed Material/Glass/Enamel

Credit Line

Ateliers Vaucanson Constructeurs. 1937. Chronometric Speed Indicator and Recorder, 2012.683. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tools & Equipment for Communication Rail Transportation Equipment Rail Transportation Accessories

Production place

France Western Europe Europe

Collection type

Rail Transport

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