Former Clock And Watchmakers And Their Work: Including An Account Of The Development Of Horological Instruments

Former Clock and Watchmakers and Their Work: Including an Account of the Development of Horological Instruments is a comprehensive book written by Frederick J. Britten. The book provides a detailed account of the history of clock and watchmaking and the evolution of horological instruments. It covers the work of former clock and watchmakers from different parts of the world, including Europe, America, and Asia.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of clock and watchmaking. The first chapter discusses the early history of clocks and watches, including the development of sundials and water clocks. The subsequent chapters cover the different types of clocks and watches, such as tower clocks, pocket watches, and chronometers.The book also includes a section on the tools and techniques used by clock and watchmakers, including the lathe, the screw-cutting machine, and the wheel-cutting machine. It also covers the different materials used in clock and watchmaking, such as brass, steel, and gold.One of the unique features of this book is its focus on the work of former clock and watchmakers. It includes biographical sketches of famous clock and watchmakers, such as John Harrison, Abraham-Louis Breguet, and Thomas Tompion. These biographies provide insights into the lives and work of these influential figures in the history of horology.Overall, Former Clock and Watchmakers and Their Work is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of clock and watchmaking. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and is an excellent reference for scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.