Handbook of Watch and Clock Repairs [Revised Edition]

Harris, H. G.

Published by Emerson Books, New York, 1972

About this Item

Scarce near fine revised edition in original dust jacket. Blue textured boards, sharp black impressed spine titles, slight shelf wear. Pages near fine w/slight discoloration to exterior text block; no writing. Bind fine, square. Dust wrapper, slight shelf wear; protected in new clear sleeve. Attractively and informatively, yet simply elegantly detailed and illustrated by Mr. S. Pleasants. Chapters in three sections: Part One: General: Workbench and tools; Materials; The turns and their uses; Part Two: Watches: The movement; Overhauling and cleaning; Wheel trains; Hands, dial and motion work; Keyless work; Barrels, mainsprings and fusee chains; Escapements; Balances; Shock proofing; Cases; and, Magnetisim; Part Three: Clocks: The movement; Pendulum clocks; Striking clocks; Chiming clocks; Grandfather clocks; Carriage clocks; Cuckoo clocks; French clocks; Alarm clocks; and Electric clocks. Also an appendix on ordering through the mail and list of then current watch and clock repair services w/addresses. Finally, a highly useful detailed index for the hobbyist and beyond. 176 pages. Insured post. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Watch and Clock Repairs [Revised Edition]
• Publisher: Emerson Books, New York
• Publication Date: 1972
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Illustrator: Pleasants, Mr. S.
• Edition: Revised and Updated Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine