Black Forest Clockmaker and the Cuckoo Clock

Kochmann, Karl

ISBN 10: 0963166913 / ISBN 13: 9780963166913

Published by Clockworks Pr, Sacramento, CA, 2001

About this Item

Softcover book. This edition includes additional illustrations by Edwin Vander Muelen, but is otherwise unedited. Limited copies in print. Tiniest hint of shelf wear, light rubbing. Vivid and glossy turquoise and yellow cover. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no highlighting, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. Not ex-library. Clean. crisp, and bright pages.

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Unlock the rich, ticking secrets of German craftsmanship with Karl Kochmann?s classic Black Forest Clockmaker and the Cuckoo Clock. This is the definitive guide that blends history, rare catalog reprints, and hands-on repair tips, that makes it an essential treasure for horologists, antique collectors, and mechanical hobbyists.
Why You Need This Book:
Deep Historical Roots: Explore 300 years of traditional Black Forest woodworking and timekeeping mastery.
Expert Repair & Dating: Master the specific techniques needed to identify, date, and restore vintage cuckoo and trumpeter clocks.
Rare Visual Archives: Study authentic historical illustrations and vintage manufacturer catalog reprints not found anywhere else.
Collector?s Edge: Equip yourself with the precise knowledge to spot genuine craftsmanship and evaluate your collection.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1786280626012

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Black Forest Clockmaker and the Cuckoo Clock
• Publisher: Clockworks Pr, Sacramento, CA
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0963166913
• ISBN 13: 9780963166913
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dimensions: 13.97W x 21.59H x 1.27D centimeters 13.97 centimeters width by 21.59 centimeters height by 1.27 centimeters depth
• Weight: 320 grams

About this title

Synopsis

A historical and repair guide to Black Forest clocks with numerous catelog reprints. Plus original illustrations. Includes considerable text on repairing, dating and identifying Black Forest cuckoo clocks. Also contains information on Black Forest Trumpeter clocks.

About the Author

Karl Kochmann, a native of Austria, is a world famous researcher, author and lecturer with eight books on European clockmaking to his credit.