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These beautifully illustrated surveys of the most coveted antiques and collectibles introduce the beginner to the lavish world of antique treasures and are comprehensive enough to afford valuable information to the experienced connoisseur as well.
Contains 250 black and white photographs of clocks, followed by a List of American Clockmakers and a List of Foreign Clockmakers. Indexed. Note publication date of 1924.
This practical guide, fully updated, teaches readers how to apply the tools, materials and techniques needed to repair and maintain all types of antique clocks without the expense of a professional.
This vintage book comprises a guide to some of the world's most beautiful antique clocks, complete with detailed descriptions, interesting stories, and comments on the history of these wonderful pieces. An interesting and informative guide, this book will appeal to those with a keen interest in historical clocks of note, and it is a book not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this volume include: Curious Griffin Clock—Water-Clock—Frankfort Clock—James I.’s Clockmakers—Clock a Surname—Dutch Musical Clock—Foreign Clockmakers in London—Charles I. charters the Clockmakers’ Company—Early History of the Company—Clock of St. Margaret’s, Westminster— Clock at Augsburg—Clock in London Pageant, etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
This price guide features more than 600 photos of antique clocks with current values, plus collecting tips and historical information that will aid both beginning and veteran clock collectors.
This guide provides a comprehensive reference to timepieces from the 17thcentury through 20th centuries. Each clock listing includes accurate pricing information.
There's always time for a great clock in your life. Famed collector and clock enthusiast Wallace Nutting originally released The Clock Book in 1924, a celebration of the decorative properties of more than 250 clocks pictured with detailed descriptions of their functions and makers. Antique clock enthusiasts should find immense enjoyment pouring through the images and intricacies of this fascinating collection of clocks that span the ages, in addition to historic clock dates and lists of artist and craftspeople. This special edition reprint of The Clock Book enlarges the page sizes, includes a spectacular new cover design, and retains the original retro period font for a most enjoyable contemporary reading experience. In addition to photographs, illustrations, and historical perspective, more than 100 pages are devoted to classic American clockmakers and period manufacturers, as well as lists of European and foreign clockmakers from around the world. Includes: Notable Clock Dates More than 250 photographs and Illustrations An Introduction by Mr. Wallace List of Former Foreign Clockmakers List of American Clockmakers Description of Illustrations and more
History of clocks in America and in other lands. Also watchmaking in Europe beginning the 16th century and in America in 1850.
This book is for amateurs, with the author describing how to make alterations out of simple and easily obtainable materials, or how to avoid the necessity for expensive tools at all. He also describes how to dismantle and assemble movements, what may go wrong with them, and how to set faults right. He tells you how to oil the right parts and how to restore cases in all stages of decay. The book is illustrated with over 270 line drawings specially drawn to the author's specification, ranging from step-by-step demonstrations of how to do things, to diagrams of movements identifying each part and its position in the movement.