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Precision Pendulum Clocks: France, Germany, America, and Recent Advancements (Schiffer Book for Collectors) - Hardcover
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This is the third and last volume on the development and manufacture of precision pendulum clocks by Roberts, a specialist in England on clock restoration and manufacture. Designed for collectors and the interested reader, the volume surveys clocks made in France, Germany, and the US with attention to the histories of their makers, their technological development and use. Statistics on the date and place of manufacture are included for each clock. Chapters contributed by several other specialists include those on the pendulum clocks of the U.S., pendulum astronomical clocks created by F.M. Fedchenko, the Littlemore clock, and the all-mechanical precision clock W5. The volume is illustrated with many color plates. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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About the Author
Derek Roberts is a respected dealer and specialized collector of fine antique clocks, music boxes, and barometers. His previous books on horology have been widely acclaimed. He works in Tonbridge, Kent, England.
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- PublisherSchiffer Publishing
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0764320211
- ISBN 13 9780764320217
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages304
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This long-awaited volume chronicles the horological work carried out in France, Germany, and North America and completes the fascinating history of precision timekeeping in recent time. In France, renowned clockmakers include the Berthouds, the Lepautes, Robin, Janvier, Lepine, LeRoy and Leroy, Bourdier, Jacot and Jarossay. In Germany the primary emphasis is on Riefler, Strasser, and Rohde, but the works of other important makers are also considered. America's contribution to precision timekeeping is chronicled including the works of Seth Thomas, Charles Fasoldt, William Bond and Son Co., E. Howard and Co. and others. Recent advancements in timekeeping include the W5, a clock created by Philip Woodward and the Littlemore clock created by Professor Hall, almost certainly the most accurate pendulum controlled clock the world has known._x000D__x000D_Over 500 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs illustrate the historical contributions of these eminent clockmakers._x000D_ AUTHOR: Derek Roberts is a respected dealer and specialized collector of fine antique clocks, music boxes, and barometers. His previous books on horology have been widely acclaimed. He works in Tonbridge, Kent, England. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780764320217
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