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Antique Clock Dials, Hands, and Corner Pieces from Long Case and Lantern Clocks
ISBN: 9781446529287 / Angielski / Miękka / 60 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian volume contains an interesting treatise on antique clock dials, hands, and corner pieces from long case and lantern clocks, with information on history, production, fashion, evolution, and much more. Including a great number of original photographs and interesting information on each piece, this is a text that will be of considerable value for the clock enthusiast, and it is not to be missed by discerning collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. The chapters of this text include: Clock Dials; The Development of Clock Dials; Dials, Hands, and Corner Pieces; Spandrel...
This antiquarian volume contains an interesting treatise on antique clock dials, hands, and corner pieces from long case and lantern clocks, with info...
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136,27 zł |
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A Complete Guide to the History and Manufacture of Grandfather Clocks
ISBN: 9781446529379 / Angielski / Miękka / 230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage text contains an interesting and informative guide to the history and manufacture of grandfather clocks, complete with historical information, descriptions of many different varieties, and a plethora of authentic photographs. This accessible and informative guide will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and it will be of considerable value to antiques dealers and collectors. The chapters of this volume include: A History Of Clocks And Watches, The Development Of Grandfather Clock Cases, Late Arch-Dial Clocks In Walnut Cases,...
This vintage text contains an interesting and informative guide to the history and manufacture of grandfather clocks, complete with historical informa...
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175,22 zł |
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Classic Styles of Grandfather Clocks
ISBN: 9781446529386 / Angielski / Miękka / 46 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage work comprises a detailed discussion on classic grandfather clocks, with information on long cases, dials, hands, corner pieces, and more. Written in clear, concise language and complete with detailed descriptions and fascinating historical information, this volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and will make for a lovely addition to collections of allied literature. Many older works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this work is being republished now, in...
This vintage work comprises a detailed discussion on classic grandfather clocks, with information on long cases, dials, hands, corner pieces, and more...
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82,72 zł |
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Beautiful Antique Clocks from Around the World - Descriptions, Stories, and the History of These Beautiful Clocks
ISBN: 9781446529409 / Angielski / Miękka / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book comprises a guide to some of the world's most beautiful antique clocks, complete with detailed descriptions, interesting stories, and comments on the history of these wonderful pieces. An interesting and informative guide, this book will appeal to those with a keen interest in historical clocks of note, and it is a book not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this volume include: Curious Griffin Clock Water-Clock Frankfort Clock James I. s Clockmakers Clock a Surname Dutch Musical Clock Foreign Clockmakers in London Charles I. charters the Clockmakers...
This vintage book comprises a guide to some of the world's most beautiful antique clocks, complete with detailed descriptions, interesting stories, an...
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136,27 zł |
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Curiosities of the Mechanical Details in Watches
ISBN: 9781446529430 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian volume contains a short account of some of the curiosities of the mechanical details of watches, with supplementary information on their history, development, popularity, and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting facts and information about the intricate machinations of timepieces, this little text will be of much value to the watch enthusiast, and makes for a wonderful addition to any personal library. Many older works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this work is being...
This antiquarian volume contains a short account of some of the curiosities of the mechanical details of watches, with supplementary information on th...
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97,32 zł |
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Clock Makers and Clock Manufacture in the North East of England - Celebrated Clock Manufacturers from the Golden Age of Northern Horology
ISBN: 9781446529447 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to the clock makers and clock manufacture in the north east of England, being a discussion of celebrated clock manufacture from the golden age of northern horology. Containing a wealth of interesting historical information and a plethora of detailed illustrations, this volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of English clock manufacture, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: A History of Clocks and Watches, Clock Making in York,...
This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to the clock makers and clock manufacture in the north east of England, being a discussion of celebra...
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82,72 zł |
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An Encyclopaedia of Famous Clock and Watchmakers - Details of Famous and World Renowned Watch and Clock Makers
ISBN: 9781446529515 / Angielski / Miękka / 426 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage text contains a comprehensive encyclopaedia of famous and world-renowned watch and clock makers, being a detailed list of English clock makers compete with dates, addresses, and other notable information. This is a text that will be of utility to those with an interest in famous historical clock makers, and it will be of considerable utility to antiques dealers, clock and watch collectors, and historians. 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...
This vintage text contains a comprehensive encyclopaedia of famous and world-renowned watch and clock makers, being a detailed list of English clock m...
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165,48 zł |
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A Beginner's Guide to the Mechanics of Wrist and Pocket Watches - Including the History of Their Development and Some Famous Watch Makers
ISBN: 9781446529546 / Angielski / Miękka / 36 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian volume contains a beginner's guide to watches, being an accessible and simplified description of the mechanics of wrist and pocket watches together with information on the history of their development. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful hints and clear explanations, this text is ideal for those with an interest in the workings of timepieces but who have little previous experience. The chapters of this book include: Mechanical Details of Watches Divisions in the Watchmaking Trade Watch Chain Hair Spring Ticks of a Watch Watch Glasses A Good Watchmaker Swiss...
This antiquarian volume contains a beginner's guide to watches, being an accessible and simplified description of the mechanics of wrist and pocket wa...
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97,32 zł |
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The People and History of The Marine and Pocket Chronometer
ISBN: 9781446529256 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian book contains a detailed account of the history of marine and pocket chronometer, with information on notable designers and manufactures, popularity, evolution, and much more. This fascinating and easy-to-digest treatise will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of clocks and watches, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this volume include: A history of clocks and watches, History of the chronometer, Pocket chronometer, Marine chronometers. Many antiquarian books such as this are...
This antiquarian book contains a detailed account of the history of marine and pocket chronometer, with information on notable designers and manufactu...
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82,72 zł |
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The Clockmakers Company - A History of the London Guild of Clockmakers Including Biographies of Famous Members
ISBN: 9781446529270 / Angielski / Miękka / 76 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian volume contains a detailed history of the 'London Guild of Clockmakers', including biographies of famous members. Containing fascinating and insightful information on the guild, as well as offering descriptions and illustrations of their most notable achievements in clockmaking, this text will greatly appeal to those with an interest in the guild, and it makes for a great addition to collections of clock-related literature. Famous members for whom biographies are given include: Edward East, Henry Jones, Edward Barlow, Tompion and Graham, George Graham, Daniel Quare,...
This antiquarian volume contains a detailed history of the 'London Guild of Clockmakers', including biographies of famous members. Containing fascinat...
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141,14 zł |
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The Mechanics of Clockwork - Lever Escapements, Cylinder Escapements, Verge Escapements, Shockproof Escapements, and Their Maintenance and Repair
ISBN: 9781446529300 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the inner workings of a watch, with information on the mechanics of clockwork lever escapements, cylinder escapements, verge escapements, shockproof escapements, and their maintenance and repair. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless and will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in the internal machinations of time pieces. The chapters of this book include: A history of clocks and watches, The escapement, The lever escapement, Lever escapement, Faulty escapements, Shockproof escapements and magnetism,...
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the inner workings of a watch, with information on the mechanics of clockwork lever escapements, c...
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72,99 zł |
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The Development of Grandfather Clock Cases and the Men That Made Them
ISBN: 9781446529393 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book comprises a concise treatise on the history and development of the grandfather clock, with information on some of the most notable designers of these wonderful instruments. Easy-to-digest and including detailed illustrations of noteworthy examples, this text constitutes a must-have for those with a keen interest in the history of grandfather clocks, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The sections of this book include: The Development of Grandfather Clock Cases, John Fromanteel, Edward East, William Clement, Thomas Tompion, Thomas Tompion and...
This vintage book comprises a concise treatise on the history and development of the grandfather clock, with information on some of the most notable d...
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141,14 zł |
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The Inner Workings of a Watch - A Simple Guide for Enthusiasts of Clockwork Mechanisms
ISBN: 9781446529461 / Angielski / Miękka / 76 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian book contains an detailed and accessible guide to the inner working of watches, being a simple guide for enthusiasts of clockwork mechanisms. Written in clear, plain language and full of simple descriptions and comprehensive explanations, this text is ideal for anyone with an interest in the inner workings of clocks, and it would make for a great addition to any personal library. Although old, the information contained within the pages of this book is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern reader. The chapters of this book include: A history of clocks and...
This antiquarian book contains an detailed and accessible guide to the inner working of watches, being a simple guide for enthusiasts of clockwork mec...
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97,32 zł |
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The Art of Watch Repair - Including Descriptions of the Watch Movement, Parts of the Watch, and Common Stoppages of Wrist Watches
ISBN: 9781446529478 / Angielski / Miękka / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage text contains a detailed guide to watch repair, with descriptions of the watch movement, parts of the watch, and common stoppages of wrist watches. The aim of this text is to describe as clearly as possible how the watch works and how to repair and keep it in order. Complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is ideal for anyone with an interest in watch repair, and it would make for a great addition to collections of watch-related literature. The chapters of this book include: Description of a Watch Movement, The Motive Power, The Parts of a...
This vintage text contains a detailed guide to watch repair, with descriptions of the watch movement, parts of the watch, and common stoppages of wris...
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165,48 zł |
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The Pocket Watch - The History and Stories Surrounding the First Pocket Watches
ISBN: 9781446529508 / Angielski / Miękka / 62 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book contains a concise yet detailed discussion of the pocket watch, being a short essay on the history of the pocket watch with information on early designers, important people, its development, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of interesting information on the subject, this book will be of considerable value to those with an interest in the history and development of horologic, and it is one not to be missed by the discerning collector of such literature. Many antiquarian books like as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with...
This vintage book contains a concise yet detailed discussion of the pocket watch, being a short essay on the history of the pocket watch with informat...
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97,32 zł |
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The Worshipful Company - A History of the Guild of London Clockmakers
ISBN: 9781446529539 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This old work contains a detailed history of the Guild of London Clockmakers, with information on its conception, its early development, its evolution, popularity, and more. This text constitutes a definitive history of 'The Worshipful Company', and will be of considerable value to those with a keen interest in the subject. Written in clear language and easy-to-digest, this text makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Many older works such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that...
This old work contains a detailed history of the Guild of London Clockmakers, with information on its conception, its early development, its evolution...
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97,32 zł |
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Black Forest Clocks
ISBN: 9780887403002 / Angielski / Twarda / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The art of tracking time has been evidenced for over 300 years in the Black Forest area of Germany. Cuckoo and singing bird clocks, early glass bell, trumpeter, Jockele, animation, and picture frame clocks all have in the Black Forest area by skilled clockmakers who have transformed the function of time into a true form of art through their clocks. Rick Ortenburger's important new study traces the development of this fascinating Black Forest clock industry between about 1700 and 1930. He provides useful information that will meet the collectors' need and increase the appreciation of the...
The art of tracking time has been evidenced for over 300 years in the Black Forest area of Germany. Cuckoo and singing bird clocks, early glass bell, ...
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398,53 zł |
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Practical Watch Repairing
ISBN: 9781447434290 / Angielski / Miękka / 748 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage text contains a comprehensive and practical guide to watch repair, with information on simple and complex repairs, cleaning, general maintenance, and much more besides. Written in clear, plain language and full of step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for those with little previous knowledge, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collections. The chapters of this book include: Workshop and work-bench, Essential tools, Case, dial and hands, The movement, components and dismantling, Pin pallet escapement, The train: gears and tooth forms, The...
This vintage text contains a comprehensive and practical guide to watch repair, with information on simple and complex repairs, cleaning, general main...
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223,91 zł |
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Practical Watch Collecting for the Beginner
ISBN: 9780982358450 / Angielski / Miękka / 138 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this introduction, Richard Watkins welcomes new watch collectors to the hobby by sharing the basics of collecting. A longtime collector himself, Watkins seeks to provide a foundation for the beginning horologist with numerous photographs illustrating detailed features of the watches he discusses. He guides the reader through key elements of watch evaluation, dating watches using hallmarks and serial numbers, how to spot fakes, and understanding complications. In addition, Watkins explains the basics of watch repair and gives many suggestions for the essential publications needed to... In this introduction, Richard Watkins welcomes new watch collectors to the hobby by sharing the basics of collecting. A longtime collector himself,... |
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251,67 zł |
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Common clock escapements: A description of common escapements and practical workshop methods for mechanical clocks ancient and modern
ISBN: 9781481837156 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The -common escapements- are those that are found in the domestic clocks that are most frequently found in a clock repairer's workshop. The average clock repairer is very rarely called upon to attend to a three legged gravity escapement or a -Graham grasshopper- (my earlier book -Practical clock escapements- deals with those). A book that deals with the design of the escapement only is very useful, but what a repairer really wants is a quiet word with the person who mauled the clock last and some useful information about what to do to repair or replace the sad result. This book describes what...
The -common escapements- are those that are found in the domestic clocks that are most frequently found in a clock repairer's workshop. The average cl...
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109,55 zł |
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