Model of a Time Signal c. 1854

This wooden model of a Time Signal, created by Rijkswerf Vlissingen in 1854, demonstrates a system for accurately transmitting time signals. Featuring a tall mast with two rotating spheres at the top, the model likely served as a teaching tool for maritime navigation, illustrating how time signals were used to synchronize clocks aboard ships. This detailed model captures the intricate mechanisms and workings of this essential tool for 19th-century seafaring.