This manual pertains to "An Introduction to Antique Household Clocks," published by Bakhsh Press in 2013. This first edition instructional guide, written by Fred W. Burgess, offers a concise yet detailed overview of antique household clocks, exploring their inner workings, mechanisms, and external characteristics. It is profusely illustrated and written in clear, plain language, making it suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike. The guide covers various aspects, including clock pendulums, mechanisms, brass lantern clocks, long-case grandfather clocks, and representative examples, with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive information on antique household clocks. It is designed to assist owners, collectors, and enthusiasts in understanding and appreciating these timepieces. The content is structured to offer insights into the technical descriptions, historical context, and collection value of antique clocks. This English language EPUB document, spanning 24 pages, serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Antiques & Collectibles category, particularly those seeking an affordable modern edition of previously hard-to-come-by literature.
This antiquarian volume contains a concise yet detailed introduction to antique household clocks, with information on the inner workings and machinations of clocks, their external and decorative characteristics, and more. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, this handy little guide is ideal for those with little previous knowledge of the subject, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Various clock pendulums, Clock mechanism, Brass lantern clocks, Long-case grandfather, and Representative examples. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
Author: Burgess, Fred W.
Publisher: Bakhsh Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: An Introduction to Antique Household Clocks
Pages: 00024 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2013-04-16
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781447444718
Category: Antiques & Collectibles : General
This antiquarian volume contains a concise yet detailed introduction to antique household clocks, with information on the inner workings and machinations of clocks, their external and decorative characteristics, and more. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, this handy little guide is ideal for those with little previous knowledge of the subject, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Various clock pendulums, Clock mechanism, Brass lantern clocks, Long-case grandfather, and Representative examples. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
Author: Burgess, Fred W.
Publisher: Bakhsh Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: An Introduction to Antique Household Clocks
Pages: 00024 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2013-04-16
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781447444718
Category: Antiques & Collectibles : General
