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CONTINENTAL AND AMERICAN SKELETON CLOCKS DEREK ROBERTS 1989 DJ HC (B5)
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- Subject
- CLOCKS
- Year Printed
- 1989
- ISBN
- 9780887401824
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
- Topic
- Clocks & Watches, Antiques & Collectibles
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The skeleton clock probably is the most fascinating of all clocks. It displays, by means of its fretted-out frame and lack of any protective case other than a glass dome, its inner-most workings. Therefore, this type of clock attracted the attention of some of the finest makers, particularly those working in France from circa 1760-1860 as it enabled them to display their skills so completely. It was for the same reason that it was popular with their wealthy clients, who could show off their latest acquisitions so perfectly. A typical example of this is an amazing clock made by Sarton for the Duke of Lorraine, the dial of which swings to and fro so that wherever you are sitting in the room you can see it clearly. Other examples are the glass-plated clocks which apparently have no frame and often go for six months at a single winding, and clocks which show not only the time but also such things as day, date, month, moons, age and phases, sunrise and sunset, the time in other world locations, and even the equation of time(i.e. the difference between the sun's and our time). Many of these are more than clocks-they are great works of art. Numerous examples, including the products of countries such as France, Holland, Austria, and America are included and fully illustrated, frequently in color, in this book. There is a chapter on modern skeleton clocks that shows that fine clockmaking still is very much alive and well. The fascinating information on skeleton clocks made in America is the first full account to be published in over a decade.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0887401821
ISBN-13
9780887401824
eBay Product ID (ePID)
321503
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Clocks & Watches, Antiques & Collectibles
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
12in
Item Height
9.2in
Item Width
9in
Item Weight
64.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Continental and American Skeleton Clocks
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Ts545.R63 1989
Copyright Date
1989
Format
Hardcover
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
89-062600
Publication Year
1997
Number of Pages
288 Pages
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