Vintage Bretton Horocontrol Elapsed Time Indicator / Machine Running Time Meter

This very nice looking gauge is a French Vintage Bretton Horocontrol Elapsed Time Indicator / Machine Running Time Meter. It would be used to accurately measure an instrument's running time.

A beautifully made 220 v gauge, the outer case is coated with a forest green paint. In great condition, with a few surface blemishes, it looks to have never been used. There are some scuffs on the metal label on the casing.

Approximate Size W.H.D:  9.5 x 5.8 x 4.5 cm (excluding the hanging hook positioned at the rear).

This particular instrument is made by Bretton, and measures the running time in heures (hours).

 It is labelled:-

Horocontrol Type H1

Bretton, Cluses, Haute Savoie

Heures  H/10

Made in France 

and on the rear

1065

220 Volts

The name Horocontrol was registered in 1986 by Bretton, whom were are a notable manufacturer of mechanical meters and gauges.

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