Book 1,357 – Lot of 3 clock books

Description

Up for sale are 3 clock books:
French Clocks
,
The Country Life Book of Clocks
,
Clock Guide: Identification with Prices
.
This lot includes:
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French Clocks
by Winthrop Edey. This is the first book in English on French clocks. This incisive discussion of the development of domestic clocks from the Renaissance to the Revolution will appeal not only to horologists but to all who esteem fine furniture and craftsmanship. Each era is examined from the standpoint of cases, dials, and movements. French clocks as beautiful objects incorporating amazing mechanical devices with lovely cases and dials are scrutinized, but the emphasis, even with respect to movements, is from the artistic rather than scientific point of view. A final chapter gives practical advice about possible purchases and the state of the market at time of the book’s release. This unique volume is a necessity for all who are interested in horology: be they amateurs, experts or scholars. 83 pages. Hard cover with jacket. Copyright 1967. The jacket is in fair condition. The rest of the book is in excellent condition.
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The Country Life Book of Clocks
by Edward T. Joy. After a quick introduction of early efforts at timekeeping, this book steps into the Tudor and early Stuarts period, 1500-1660 with the introduction of spring driven clocks, to the introduction of the pendulum in the up to the early 1700’s. The introduction of the pendulum brought about the golden age of English clockmaking. This is a study of English clockmaking during a period when England produced the finest clocks. With text and 90 photographs, the book written by a lecturer and historian is a fine addition to any library. 96 pages. Hard cover with jacket. Copyright 1967. Excellent condition.
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Clock Guide: Identification with Prices
by Robert W. Miller. This is an excellent book for identification of most clocks you might find in America. The photography is good and price realized is also listed. 123 pages. Copyright 1974. Soft cover. Excellent condition. – Book 1,357