Download or read book Portable Mantel and Table Clocks The History and Production of Bracket Clocks With Pictures of Famous Examples written by Anon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a guide to portable mantel and table clocks, being an interesting and informative account of the history and production of bracket clocks with pictures and details of famous examples. This detailed yet concise guide will appeal to anyone with a keen interest in horology and antique clocks, and it will be of special interest to collectors of antiquarian literature of this ilk. Although old, the information contained within these pages is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to modern antiques dealers and collectors of antique clocks. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this vintage text now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
Download or read book The Old English Master Clockmakers and Their Clocks 1679 1820 written by Herbert Cescinsky and published by Qureshi Press. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating work on English Clocks and Clockmakers is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the horologists bookshelf. Illustrated with full and text drawings. Contents Include: Time and Timekeepers; Time and the Pendulum; Trains and Escapements; The Clockmakers' Company; Brass Lantern Clocks; Clock Dials; The Development of Grandfather Clock Cases; Renowned Clock Makers; The Holes in the Back of a Grandfather Clock; Mantel or Table Clocks; The Collecting of Clocks; The Later Phases of English Clocks; Glossary of Terms used in Clock Making; Makers of Clocks illustrated in this Book. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks written by C.H. Wendel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-05-28 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From old schoolhouse clocks to stately grandfather clocks, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks presents the most comprehensive guide to America's clocks. More than 700 photographs of clocks include detailed descriptions and current market values. The clocks are presented in an easy-to-follow format organized by clock type. Also included is information about the major clock manufacturers, and overview of clock types and a brief history of clock making. Arranged by clock type, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks includes: • Grandfather clocks • Wall clocks • Classic clocks • Shelf clocks • Novelty clocks Special chapters on: • Clock types • History of clock making • Clocks from smaller clock makers • Leading clock makers • Glossary • Bibliography • Photo index
Download or read book American Clock Making written by Henry Terry and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Guide to Mantel and Table Clocks Including Pictures and Descriptions written by Anon and published by Read Country Books. This book was released on 2011-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Introduction to Antique Household Clocks written by Fred W. Burgess and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This antiquarian volume contains a concise yet detailed introduction to antique household clocks, with information on the inner workings and machinations of clocks, their external and decorative characteristics, and more. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, this handy little guide is ideal for those with little previous knowledge of the subject, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Various clock pendulums, Clock mechanism, Brass lantern clocks, Long-case grandfather, and Representative examples. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
Download or read book Classic Styles of Grandfather Clocks written by Anon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage work comprises a detailed discussion on classic grandfather clocks, with information on long cases, dials, hands, corner pieces, and more. Written in clear, concise language and complete with detailed descriptions and fascinating historical information, this volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and will make for a lovely addition to collections of allied literature. Many older works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this work is being republished now, in an affordable modern edition complete with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
Download or read book English Bracket and Mantel Clocks written by Andrew Nicholls and published by Blandford. This book was released on 1981 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chats on Old Clocks written by Arthur Hayden and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chats on Old Clocks written by Arthur Hayden and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-08-25 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Contents include: "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". 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 first published in 1917.
Download or read book English Domestic Clocks written by Herbert Cescinsky and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Clocks and Clockmakers written by Robert W. Swedberg and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 350 clocks available to today's collector are shown and described, with current prices. A concise review of pricing guidelines and smart buying practices is followed by the fascinating history of American clocks and clockmakers, including Eli Terry and Seth Thomas. Important inventions, patents, and events in horological history are described, with special detail on the Anosonia, Waterbury, New Haven, E.N. Welch, Gilbert, and Ingraham clock manufactories. Special descriptive and pictorial sections include: Old Timers: banjo, pillar-and-scroll, looking glass, transition and OG clocksWall Clocks: regulators, octagons, gallery and mission-style clocks, advertising and calendar clocksShelf Clocks: steeple, parlor, and historical motif styles; calender, mantel, alarm, and celluloid clocksNovelty Clocks: Lux, two-timers, and Art Deco stylesClassics: statuary, crystal, porcelain, and grandfather clocks The Swedbergs have also provided a glossary and bibliography to aid the novice collector of American clocks.
Download or read book The Georgian Bracket Clock 1714 1830 written by Richard Charles Remilly Barder and published by Antique Collectors Club Dist. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the history of 18th century and early 19th century English bracket clocks. Will appeal to the general reader, collector and specialist alike. The best single reference on the subject. A reprint of a much sought-after volume.
Download or read book Britten s Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers written by Frederick James Britten and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Old Clocks for Modern Use written by Edward Wenham and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Classic Clocks for Woodworkers written by Raymond Haigh and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 1996 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides patterns and instructions for making 21 different mantel and table clocks. Rather than a simple how-to volume, the book features period designs for the clocks, and provides some historical information on their origins. Construction of the clock cases receives most of the attention...."-- "Workshop News . 160 pages (27 in color), 142 b/w illus., 8 1/4 x 10 3/4.
Download or read book Pennsylvania Clocks and Watches written by James W. Gibbs and published by Penn State University Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of timepieces made in Pennsylvania from William Penn's time to the present, this book is more than a compendium of clock and watchmakers and their work. With abundant illustrations and lore from historians in every part of the state, it recreates a time when clock and watchmaking was not a mere occupation: it was truly a craft. The author attributes this characteristic to the Keystone State's unusually varied population, and explores the various "old world" influences affecting the design and style of timepieces. The story of clock and watchmaking from colonial Philadelphia to Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is a major chapter in the history of industry, trade, tastemaking, and craftsmanship. Clocks of finely carved wood decorated the homes of prosperous early settlers, and golden watchcases adorned their persons; meanwhile, clocks on Independence Hall and other public buildings measured the hours for the general citizenry. As time passed, more utilitarian clocks graced schools and factories, while Hamilton watches kept the trains running on time. Resisting the temptation to lower standards for the sake of mass production, Pennsylvania clock and watchmakers gained fame for their high-quality craftsmanship. The making of clocks and watches is detailed by Dr. Gibbs from its beginning in the southeastern counties of William Penn Country, through the Pennsylvania Dutch Country and the center of the Commonwealth, and on to the state's northern and western frontiers. The craftsmen are presented in historical context, with emphasis on their social and educational backgrounds and the effect of these on their timepieces. Separate sections focus on illustrious clockmakers such as the Ellicott and Solliday families, Jacob Detweiler Custer, and the master of horology and astronomy, Dr. David Rittenhouse. Pennsylvania Clocks and Watches is an indispensable handbook for the experienced collector and a stimulating guide for the beginner. It is also a valuable reference for students of industrial and social history, design, and folkways.
