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Precision Pendulum Clocks

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Precision Pendulum Clocks

France, Germany, America, and Recent Advancements
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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 clock created by Philip Woodward and the Littlemore clock created by Professor Hall, almost certainly the most accurate pendulum controlled clock the world has known._x000D__x000D_Over 500 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs illustrate the historical contributions of these eminent clockmakers._x000D_ AUTHOR: 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.

Author Biography:

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.
Release date NZ
May 24th, 2004
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Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
535 color & b/w photos
Pages
304
Dimensions
229x305x28
ISBN-13
9780764320217
Product ID
11807687

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