A Study of Simon Willard's Clocks

Husher, Richard W.; Welch, Walter W.

ISBN 10: 0960394400 / ISBN 13: 9780960394401

Published by Husher and Welch, Nahant, MA, 1980

About this Item

Husher and Welch signatures on title page; slight edge wear to DJ, crimping and one small tear at top edge of DJ; light soiling, spine slightly toned from sun exposure.

Seller Inventory # 000854

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Study of Simon Willard's Clocks
• Publisher: Husher and Welch, Nahant, MA
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0960394400
• ISBN 13: 9780960394401
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Antiques/Collecting

About this title

Synopsis

The book is organized into ten chapters and is illustrated in black and white: 1. The thirty hour Grafton wall clock (26 illustrations); 2. Willard shelf clocks (26 illustrations); 3. The improved timepiece or banjo clock (35 illustrations); 4. The regulator banjo clock (14 illustrations); 5. Gallery clocks (33 illustrations); 6. The patented alarm or lighthouse clock (25 illustrations); 7. Tall case clocks (26 illustrations); 8. Tower clocks (10 illustrations); 9. Clockwork roasting jack (5 illustrations); 10. Orrery (2 illustrations). In addition, 24 clocks are illustrated in color.