Author: Derek Roberts
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887402302
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
The longcase clock has a special place in horological history. Here, illustrated with over 300 photos, is valuable information detailing its British origin and evolution, and the range of longcase clocks produced since the sixteenth century. Included are clocks of the Victorian, Edwardian, and modern times. A glossary of terms and index of makers complete this important reference.
British Longcase Clocks
Author: Derek Roberts
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887402302
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
The longcase clock has a special place in horological history. Here, illustrated with over 300 photos, is valuable information detailing its British origin and evolution, and the range of longcase clocks produced since the sixteenth century. Included are clocks of the Victorian, Edwardian, and modern times. A glossary of terms and index of makers complete this important reference.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887402302
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
The longcase clock has a special place in horological history. Here, illustrated with over 300 photos, is valuable information detailing its British origin and evolution, and the range of longcase clocks produced since the sixteenth century. Included are clocks of the Victorian, Edwardian, and modern times. A glossary of terms and index of makers complete this important reference.
The Longcase Clock Reference Book
Author: John Robey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780954052508
Category : Longcase clocks
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780954052508
Category : Longcase clocks
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
English Country Grandfather Clocks
Author: Richard C. Barder
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715383148
Category : Longcase clocks
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715383148
Category : Longcase clocks
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Longcase Clocks
Author: Joanna Greenlaw
Publisher: Shire Publications
ISBN: 9780747804178
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
This book provides a concise survey of the devleopment of the longcase clock in Britain. It explains how time is measured, how a pendulum regulates a clock and what keeps it swinging. The manufacture and characteristics of clock dials, hands and cases are described in a manner designed to help the reader identify and date clocks. The book concludes with useful advice on the care of clocks, transporting them, and buying and selling.
Publisher: Shire Publications
ISBN: 9780747804178
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
This book provides a concise survey of the devleopment of the longcase clock in Britain. It explains how time is measured, how a pendulum regulates a clock and what keeps it swinging. The manufacture and characteristics of clock dials, hands and cases are described in a manner designed to help the reader identify and date clocks. The book concludes with useful advice on the care of clocks, transporting them, and buying and selling.
Maintaining Longcase Clocks
Author: Nigel Barnes
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976336
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Longcase clocks were invidually hand-made during the golden age of change that took place between the late seventeenth and mid-nineteenth centuries. Longcase clocks with their seventeenth century clock-making technology were innovative and incorporated an accurate pendulum clock within an attractive piece of domestic furnishing. This invaluable book is essential reading for all those who own and collect longcase clocks as well as clock repairers, horologists and conservationists. The authors provide detailed information about how longcase clocks work and how they are made. They also cover the theory and the 'best practice' practical steps that are required in longcase clock maintenance, restoration and conservation. The book outlines the history and horological development of longcase clocks; describes how longcase clocks can be dated; considers materials, tools and equipment; examines the movement and the associated simple, and more difficult, workshop procedures; covers maintenance and effective repairs; explains the more difficult woodwork procedures. Superbly illustrated with 300 colour photographs. Nigel Barnes and Austin Jordan provide advice and guidance in the field of antique horology and regularly run weekend courses.
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976336
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Longcase clocks were invidually hand-made during the golden age of change that took place between the late seventeenth and mid-nineteenth centuries. Longcase clocks with their seventeenth century clock-making technology were innovative and incorporated an accurate pendulum clock within an attractive piece of domestic furnishing. This invaluable book is essential reading for all those who own and collect longcase clocks as well as clock repairers, horologists and conservationists. The authors provide detailed information about how longcase clocks work and how they are made. They also cover the theory and the 'best practice' practical steps that are required in longcase clock maintenance, restoration and conservation. The book outlines the history and horological development of longcase clocks; describes how longcase clocks can be dated; considers materials, tools and equipment; examines the movement and the associated simple, and more difficult, workshop procedures; covers maintenance and effective repairs; explains the more difficult woodwork procedures. Superbly illustrated with 300 colour photographs. Nigel Barnes and Austin Jordan provide advice and guidance in the field of antique horology and regularly run weekend courses.
The Longcase Clock
Author: Tom Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
The Longcase clock is arguably the most interesting and at the same time useful antique available to the collector. This is the most detailed and copiously illustrated book yet written on the subject. This completely revised edition, with new illustratio
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
The Longcase clock is arguably the most interesting and at the same time useful antique available to the collector. This is the most detailed and copiously illustrated book yet written on the subject. This completely revised edition, with new illustratio
Clockmakers of Northern England
Author: Brian Loomes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clock and watch makers
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clock and watch makers
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Old English Clocks (the Wetherfield Collection)
Author: David Arthur Fasham Wetherfield
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clock and watch makers
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clock and watch makers
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Long Case Clocks - With Pictures and Details of the Most Famous Examples
Author: Anon
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 144749105X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
This vintage book contains a interesting and informative treatise on long case clocks, being a detailed account of the history and development of these marvellous clocks complete with pictures and details of some of the most famous examples. This comprehensive and accessible guide will be of considerable utility to collectors and antique dealers, and it would make for a wonderful addition to collections of allied literature. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this vintage text now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 144749105X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
This vintage book contains a interesting and informative treatise on long case clocks, being a detailed account of the history and development of these marvellous clocks complete with pictures and details of some of the most famous examples. This comprehensive and accessible guide will be of considerable utility to collectors and antique dealers, and it would make for a wonderful addition to collections of allied literature. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this vintage text now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
The Longcase Clock
Author: Tom Robinson
Publisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Now available again, but in a completely revised edition with new illustrations and a substantially rewritten text. This is the classic work of reference on the subject.
Publisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Now available again, but in a completely revised edition with new illustrations and a substantially rewritten text. This is the classic work of reference on the subject.