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Precision Pendulum Clocks: The Quest for Accurate Timekeeping
Derek Roberts
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Description for Precision Pendulum Clocks: The Quest for Accurate Timekeeping
Hardback. Connoisseurs, collectors, and technicians will be the audience for this handsome, oversize (9.25x12<">) volume on the history of clocks, mainly in England. Roberts, who makes and restores clocks, has written chapters on the Royal Observatory; solar, mean solar and the equation of time; compensated p Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors. Num Pages: 224 pages, 277 photos. BIC Classification: WCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 315 x 232 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1866.
This long-awaited volume chronicles the horological work carried out in France, Germany, and North America and completes the fascinating history of precision timekeeping in recent time. In France, renowned clockmakers include the Berthouds, the Lepautes, Robin, Janvier, Lepine, LeRoy and Leroy, Bourdier, Jacot and Jarossay. In Germany the primary emphasis is on Riefler, Strasser, and Rohde, but the works of other important makers are also considered. America's contribution to precision timekeeping is chronicled including the works of Seth Thomas, Charles Fasoldt, William Bond and Son Co., E. Howard and Co. and others. Recent advancements in timekeeping include the W5, ... Read more
This long-awaited volume chronicles the horological work carried out in France, Germany, and North America and completes the fascinating history of precision timekeeping in recent time. In France, renowned clockmakers include the Berthouds, the Lepautes, Robin, Janvier, Lepine, LeRoy and Leroy, Bourdier, Jacot and Jarossay. In Germany the primary emphasis is on Riefler, Strasser, and Rohde, but the works of other important makers are also considered. America's contribution to precision timekeeping is chronicled including the works of Seth Thomas, Charles Fasoldt, William Bond and Son Co., E. Howard and Co. and others. Recent advancements in timekeeping include the W5, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Series
Schiffer Book for Collectors
Condition
New
Weight
1865g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764316364
SKU
V9780764316364
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Ref
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About Derek Roberts
Derek Roberts is a respected dealer and specialized collector of fine antique clocks, music boxes, and barometers. His previous books on horology have been widely acclaimed. He works in Tonbridge, Kent, England.
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