Clock (5) - Paper - 1960-1970

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Five English-language books on the development and history of clocks, printed on paper and dating from 1960–1970, in good used condition.

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Five books in English about the development and history of timekeeping in the broadest sense. The origins of time measurement from the water clock to the atomic clock are covered. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technology, the development of the many clock types, the various European clock centers and their production. Many names of master clockmakers and lesser-known clockmakers. From tower clocks, domestic clocks to portable time-measuring instruments. Indispensable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
1. E.J. Tyler: European clocks. 1968 258 p. - in general. b/w-color photographs, hardback dust jacket, good condition.
2. K. Ull;yett: In Quest of Clocks 1950 269 pages. b/w photos. bound, good condition.
3. C. Clutton: Collector's collection 1974 96 pages. b/w photos, bound hardcover. wear to dust jacket.
4. M. Pearson: the Beauty of Clocks 1979 96 pages. b/w-color photos, bound dust jacket, wear.
5. H.A. Lloyd: the collectors Dictionary of Clocks. 1964 214 pages. b/w-color photos, bound dust jacket and plastic sleeve..
Photos are part of the description.
Weight 5.5 kg. Will be well packed; shipped at buyer’s risk with Post NL Track & Trace.

Five books in English about the development and history of timekeeping in the broadest sense. The origins of time measurement from the water clock to the atomic clock are covered. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technology, the development of the many clock types, the various European clock centers and their production. Many names of master clockmakers and lesser-known clockmakers. From tower clocks, domestic clocks to portable time-measuring instruments. Indispensable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
1. E.J. Tyler: European clocks. 1968 258 p. - in general. b/w-color photographs, hardback dust jacket, good condition.
2. K. Ull;yett: In Quest of Clocks 1950 269 pages. b/w photos. bound, good condition.
3. C. Clutton: Collector's collection 1974 96 pages. b/w photos, bound hardcover. wear to dust jacket.
4. M. Pearson: the Beauty of Clocks 1979 96 pages. b/w-color photos, bound dust jacket, wear.
5. H.A. Lloyd: the collectors Dictionary of Clocks. 1964 214 pages. b/w-color photos, bound dust jacket and plastic sleeve..
Photos are part of the description.
Weight 5.5 kg. Will be well packed; shipped at buyer’s risk with Post NL Track & Trace.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
5
Material
Paper
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Weight
5 kg
Winding key
No
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