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Life With Antique Clocks
Derek Roberts
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Description for Life With Antique Clocks
Num Pages: 128 pages, 66 color and 13 b/w photos. BIC Classification: WCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 233 x 19. Weight in Grams: 968. 128 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WCJ. Dimension: 287 x 233 x 19. Weight: 968.
Step into the private world of Derek Roberts, an eminent antique clock dealer since the 1960s to the present who has written eight books covering many aspects of the subject. Revisit an era when clocks, and antiques in general, were plentiful and modestly priced and compare with today, when good examples are difficult to find and higher priced. Clear advice is given on buying and selling clocks, including buying, researching, restoring, and conserving, and then documenting them prior to sale. Pitfalls are discussed, with examples of problems that may be encountered and mistakes made, some of which have a humorous ... Read more
Step into the private world of Derek Roberts, an eminent antique clock dealer since the 1960s to the present who has written eight books covering many aspects of the subject. Revisit an era when clocks, and antiques in general, were plentiful and modestly priced and compare with today, when good examples are difficult to find and higher priced. Clear advice is given on buying and selling clocks, including buying, researching, restoring, and conserving, and then documenting them prior to sale. Pitfalls are discussed, with examples of problems that may be encountered and mistakes made, some of which have a humorous ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764333781
SKU
V9780764333781
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About Derek Roberts
Derek Roberts is a preeminent dealer in antique clocks in Kent, England. He has provided professional guidance for the most discriminating clients, including leading museums and private collections. His restored clocks will continue in use for may years to come.
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