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American Shelf and Wall Clocks
Robert W. D. Ball
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Description for American Shelf and Wall Clocks
Over 1250 American shelf and wall clocks in a variety of forms and designs are each beautifully illustrated and accompanied by an informative text. This historical overview covers the centuries and is an important guide. The up-to-date price guide is useful. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1250+ clocks. BIC Classification: TDPB1; WCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 312 x 237 x 27. Weight in Grams: 2002.
This historical overview of the various styles of American shelf and wall clocks covers the centuries and gives visual pleasure every step of the way. The original owners of these clocks were interested as much in how they looked as in how they told time, so they are quite attractive and are good examples of the cabinet maker's art. The collector can acquire the majority of these beautiful clocks at relatively fair and modest prices, which makes them popular. Gathered from auction houses, museums, and private collections, over 1250 clocks are illustrated here in this newly revised and expanded second ... Read more
This historical overview of the various styles of American shelf and wall clocks covers the centuries and gives visual pleasure every step of the way. The original owners of these clocks were interested as much in how they looked as in how they told time, so they are quite attractive and are good examples of the cabinet maker's art. The collector can acquire the majority of these beautiful clocks at relatively fair and modest prices, which makes them popular. Gathered from auction houses, museums, and private collections, over 1250 clocks are illustrated here in this newly revised and expanded second ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764309052
SKU
V9780764309052
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2
About Robert W. D. Ball
Robert W. D. Ball, a life-long resident of Connecticut, has long had a fascination with clocks and timepieces. Well-known in the fields of militaria collecting and military history, Mr. Ball's previous publications include Cowboy Collectibles and Western Memorabilia.
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