Author: Frederick James BrittenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clock and watch makers
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers
Author: Frederick James BrittenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clock and watch makers
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Pennsylvania Clocks and Watches
Author: James W. GibbsPublisher: Penn State University Press
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
A history of timepieces made in Pennsylvania from William Penn's time to the present, this book is more than a compendium of clock and watchmakers and their work. With abundant illustrations and lore from historians in every part of the state, it recreates a time when clock and watchmaking was not a mere occupation: it was truly a craft. The author attributes this characteristic to the Keystone State's unusually varied population, and explores the various "old world" influences affecting the design and style of timepieces. The story of clock and watchmaking from colonial Philadelphia to Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is a major chapter in the history of industry, trade, tastemaking, and craftsmanship. Clocks of finely carved wood decorated the homes of prosperous early settlers, and golden watchcases adorned their persons; meanwhile, clocks on Independence Hall and other public buildings measured the hours for the general citizenry. As time passed, more utilitarian clocks graced schools and factories, while Hamilton watches kept the trains running on time. Resisting the temptation to lower standards for the sake of mass production, Pennsylvania clock and watchmakers gained fame for their high-quality craftsmanship. The making of clocks and watches is detailed by Dr. Gibbs from its beginning in the southeastern counties of William Penn Country, through the Pennsylvania Dutch Country and the center of the Commonwealth, and on to the state's northern and western frontiers. The craftsmen are presented in historical context, with emphasis on their social and educational backgrounds and the effect of these on their timepieces. Separate sections focus on illustrious clockmakers such as the Ellicott and Solliday families, Jacob Detweiler Custer, and the master of horology and astronomy, Dr. David Rittenhouse. Pennsylvania Clocks and Watches is an indispensable handbook for the experienced collector and a stimulating guide for the beginner. It is also a valuable reference for students of industrial and social history, design, and folkways.
Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers
Author: Granville Hugh BailliePublisher:
ISBN: 9781258074203
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
Additional Author Is Courtenay A. Ilbert. Diagrams By F. Janca. A Historical And Descriptive Account Of The Different Styles Of Clocks And Watches Of The Past In England And Abroad Containing A List Of Nearly Fourteen Thousand Makers.
The Clock Book
Author: Wallace NuttingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clock and watch makers
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Contains 250 black and white photographs of clocks, followed by a List of American Clockmakers and a List of Foreign Clockmakers. Indexed. Note publication date of 1924.
Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
Author: G. H. BailliePublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447496019
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
“Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World” is a comprehensive reference book of the most notable makers of clocks and watches in the world at the time when this book was first published. It is presented as a series of lists, each containing different information pertaining to the industry and the main companies involved in the manufacture of timepieces. Contents Include: “Conventions Abbreviations”, “List of Names with Alternative Spellings”, “List of Watch and Clockmakers”, “List of Initials and Monograms”, “List of Place Names”, “Maps”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on clockmaking.
OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS.
Author: F. J. BRITTENOld Clocks and Watches and Their Makers
Author: Frederick James BrittenPublisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781295619733
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Old Clocks And Watches And Their Makers: Being An Historical And Descriptive Account Of The Different Styles Of Clocks And Watches Of The Past In England And Abroad To Which Is Added A List Of Eight Thousand Makers Frederick James Britten B. T. Batsford, 1899 Clock and watch makers; Clocks and watches
Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers
Author: Frederick James BrittenPublisher:
ISBN: 9780413397201
Category : Clock and watch makers
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
Old Clocks and Watches & Their Makers
Author: Frederick James BrittenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
European Clocks in the J. Paul Getty Museum
Author: Gillian WilsonPublisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 0892362545
Category : Art
Languages : fr
Pages : 225
Book Description
Among the finest examples of European craftsmanship are the clocks produced for the luxury trade in the eighteenth century. The J. Paul Getty Museum is fortunate to have in its decorative arts collection twenty clocks dating from around 1680 to 1798: eighteen produced in France and two in Germany. They demonstrate the extraordinary workmanship that went into both the design and execution of the cases and the intricate movements by which the clocks operated. In this handsome volume, each clock is pictured and discussed in detail, and each movement diagrammed and described. In addition, biographies of the clockmakers and enamelers are included, as are indexes of the names of the makers, previous owners, and locations.