Chats on Old Clocks

£7.99

Chats on Old Clocks

History of engineering and technology Traditional trades, crafts and skills Antique clocks, musical boxes and automata

Author: Arthur Hayden

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Language: English

Published by: White Press

Published on: 25th August 2017

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 7 Mb

ISBN: 9781473339439


Contents

"The Brass Lantern Clock", "Long-Case Clock-The Period of Veneer and Marquetry", "The Long-Case Clock-he Period of Lacquer", "The Long-Case Clock-The Georgian Period", "The Evolution of the Long-Case Clock", "The Bracket Clock", "Provincial Clocks", "Scottish and Irish Clocks", and "A Few Notes on Watches".

Description

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on antique clocks, with information on identification, history, development, popularity, and more. Profusely illustrated and full of useful information, this volume will appeal to both collectors and dealers alike.

Additional Information

Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches. First published in 1917.

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