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Precision Pendulum Clocks: France, Germany, America, and Recent Advancements
Derek Roberts
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Description for Precision Pendulum Clocks: France, Germany, America, and Recent Advancements
Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 535 color & b/w photos. BIC Classification: TDPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 312 x 238 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2008.
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, a ... 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, a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764320217
SKU
V9780764320217
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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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