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Discusses all aspects of antique clocks and watches collecting, from identifying periods to determining values.
Tells how to investigate the history of furniture, silver, jewelry, clocks, toys, and books, and how to select an appraiser
Over a short ten-year time-span, Hodinkee has positioned itself as the preeminent and most distinguished destination for modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. Exiting a career in finance, Ben Clymer decided to fuse his horological and writing passions in order to start a blog discussing everything from new products to vintage wristwatch auctions. Titling his endeavor after the Czech word hodinky, which means ‘little watch,’ Clymer sought to create a platform that was casual and accessible to all levels of enthusiasts—within a few years The New York Times dubbed him the “High Priest of Horology.”
Antique clocks and watches have never been more popular, and because millions have been produced, they are still available at modest prices. From the earliest history of the clock (sand and lantern clocks), long-case clocks, mantel and wall clocks to watches and portable clocks and even modern timepieces, this magnificent guide, illustrated with more than 100 full-color photographs, will introduce the potential collector to a truly fascinating field.
WRISTWATCHES is an indispensible source of reference. Practical and informative, it is the ultimate connoisseur's guide to the best in wristwatches.
Longcase clocks were invidually hand-made during the golden age of change that took place between the late seventeenth and mid-nineteenth centuries. Longcase clocks with their seventeenth century clock-making technology were innovative and incorporated an accurate pendulum clock within an attractive piece of domestic furnishing. This invaluable book is essential reading for all those who own and collect longcase clocks as well as clock repairers, horologists and conservationists. The authors provide detailed information about how longcase clocks work and how they are made. They also cover the theory and the 'best practice' practical steps that are required in longcase clock maintenance, restoration and conservation. The book outlines the history and horological development of longcase clocks; describes how longcase clocks can be dated; considers materials, tools and equipment; examines the movement and the associated simple, and more difficult, workshop procedures; covers maintenance and effective repairs; explains the more difficult woodwork procedures. Superbly illustrated with 300 colour photographs. Nigel Barnes and Austin Jordan provide advice and guidance in the field of antique horology and regularly run weekend courses.