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Continental and American Skeleton Clocks
Derek Roberts
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Description for Continental and American Skeleton Clocks
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, 249 illustrations. BIC Classification: TDPB1; WCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 314 x 237 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1858.
The skeleton clock probably is the most fascinating of all clocks. It displays, by means of its fretted-out frame and lack of any protective case other than a glass dome, its inner-most workings. Therefore, this type of clock attracted the attention of some of the finest makers, particularly those working in France from circa 1760-1860 as it enabled them to display their skills so completely. It was for the same reason that it was popular with their wealthy clients, who could show off their latest acquisitions so perfectly. A typical example of this is an amazing clock made by Sarton ... Read more
The skeleton clock probably is the most fascinating of all clocks. It displays, by means of its fretted-out frame and lack of any protective case other than a glass dome, its inner-most workings. Therefore, this type of clock attracted the attention of some of the finest makers, particularly those working in France from circa 1760-1860 as it enabled them to display their skills so completely. It was for the same reason that it was popular with their wealthy clients, who could show off their latest acquisitions so perfectly. A typical example of this is an amazing clock made by Sarton ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Pub Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780887401824
SKU
V9780887401824
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About Derek Roberts
Dereck Roberts is a liveryman of the Clockmakers Company of England who operates a world-renowned business is antique clocks and their repair in Tunbridge, Kent, 30 miles south of London. He has written several previous books on specialized aspect of horology.
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