Author: Derek Roberts
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764308734
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over 300 clocks, for buildings or tabletops, which do far more than tell time, are presented with concise historical explanations, detailed drawings, and clear color photography. 700 years of clocks are studied, clocks that display magical acts, appear to require no power to drive them, or have no apparent connection between the movement and the hands. These mystery clocks are fascinating mechanisms.
Mystery, Novelty, and Fantasy Clocks
Author: Derek Roberts
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764308734
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over 300 clocks, for buildings or tabletops, which do far more than tell time, are presented with concise historical explanations, detailed drawings, and clear color photography. 700 years of clocks are studied, clocks that display magical acts, appear to require no power to drive them, or have no apparent connection between the movement and the hands. These mystery clocks are fascinating mechanisms.
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764308734
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over 300 clocks, for buildings or tabletops, which do far more than tell time, are presented with concise historical explanations, detailed drawings, and clear color photography. 700 years of clocks are studied, clocks that display magical acts, appear to require no power to drive them, or have no apparent connection between the movement and the hands. These mystery clocks are fascinating mechanisms.
The Clock Keeper
Author: Melissa Delport
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781973736585
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
As a mortal, she rejected his proposal. As an immortal, she was tasked with hunting him down. Since the beginning of life on earth, seven powerful families have protected time. From within their bloodlines, one person is selected every decade to make the ultimate sacrifice. When Anna Kennedy is selected by the Tempus Guild as the new Clock Keeper, she commits a crime so heinous that it could cause time itself to unravel. Now, it falls to her sister, Clarke, to right the wrong and restore honour to the Kennedy family. The only problem is that in order to do so, she must send her best friend to his grave.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781973736585
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
As a mortal, she rejected his proposal. As an immortal, she was tasked with hunting him down. Since the beginning of life on earth, seven powerful families have protected time. From within their bloodlines, one person is selected every decade to make the ultimate sacrifice. When Anna Kennedy is selected by the Tempus Guild as the new Clock Keeper, she commits a crime so heinous that it could cause time itself to unravel. Now, it falls to her sister, Clarke, to right the wrong and restore honour to the Kennedy family. The only problem is that in order to do so, she must send her best friend to his grave.
Old House Interiors
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
National architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, and new kitchens and baths take their place along with restoration work. A feature on furniture appears in every issue. Product coverage is extensive. Experts offer advice for homeowners and designers on finishing, decorating, and furnishing period homes of every era. A garden feature, essays, archival material, events and exhibitions, and book reviews round out the editorial. Many readers claim the beautiful advertising—all of it design-related, no “lifestyle” ads—is as important to them as the articles.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
National architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, and new kitchens and baths take their place along with restoration work. A feature on furniture appears in every issue. Product coverage is extensive. Experts offer advice for homeowners and designers on finishing, decorating, and furnishing period homes of every era. A garden feature, essays, archival material, events and exhibitions, and book reviews round out the editorial. Many readers claim the beautiful advertising—all of it design-related, no “lifestyle” ads—is as important to them as the articles.
Old House Interiors
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
National architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, and new kitchens and baths take their place along with restoration work. A feature on furniture appears in every issue. Product coverage is extensive. Experts offer advice for homeowners and designers on finishing, decorating, and furnishing period homes of every era. A garden feature, essays, archival material, events and exhibitions, and book reviews round out the editorial. Many readers claim the beautiful advertising—all of it design-related, no “lifestyle” ads—is as important to them as the articles.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
National architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, and new kitchens and baths take their place along with restoration work. A feature on furniture appears in every issue. Product coverage is extensive. Experts offer advice for homeowners and designers on finishing, decorating, and furnishing period homes of every era. A garden feature, essays, archival material, events and exhibitions, and book reviews round out the editorial. Many readers claim the beautiful advertising—all of it design-related, no “lifestyle” ads—is as important to them as the articles.
Country Life Illustrated
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Country life
Languages : en
Pages : 1224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Country life
Languages : en
Pages : 1224
Book Description
Collecting Clocks
Author: Derek Roberts
Publisher: World Publications (MA)
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher: World Publications (MA)
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Brilliant Effects
Author: Marcia R. Pointon
Publisher: Paul Mellon Centre
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
Pointon examines how small-scale and valuable artefacts have figured in systems of belief and in political and social practice in Europe since the Renaissance.
Publisher: Paul Mellon Centre
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
Pointon examines how small-scale and valuable artefacts have figured in systems of belief and in political and social practice in Europe since the Renaissance.
Carriage Clocks
Author: Charles Allix
Publisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN: 9780902028258
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Publisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN: 9780902028258
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Lift-The-Flap Telling the Time
Author: Rosie Hore
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781805070672
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What does that clock say? When are 12 a.m. and 12 p.m.? And how long is a century? Children can lift over 125 flaps to find out how to read the hours and minutes on digital and analogue clocks, and learn about a.m. and p.m. and 24-hour time. There's a page where they can make their own clock with moving hands, too.
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781805070672
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What does that clock say? When are 12 a.m. and 12 p.m.? And how long is a century? Children can lift over 125 flaps to find out how to read the hours and minutes on digital and analogue clocks, and learn about a.m. and p.m. and 24-hour time. There's a page where they can make their own clock with moving hands, too.
The Mart
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description