Clock (5) - - paper cardboard - 1960-1970

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Five books in German about the development and history of clocks in the broadest sense of the word. The subject covers the origin of time measurement from the water clock to the atomic clock. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The techniques, 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. Extensive treatment of musical boxes and automatons.
Unmissable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
1. Dr. H Weiss Schweizer Spieldosen und Automaten: 1980. 91 pages. drawings, black-and-white and color photographs, paperback, book in good condition.
2. Ballweg: Brockmanns Uhren Lexicon. 1975 232 pages. drawings, black-and-white photographs, hardcover with dust jacket, good condition.
3. A. Zeller: Uhren 1966, 159 pages, black-and-white and color photographs. Hardcover, book in neat condition.
4. Bassermann & Jordan: Uhren 1969 519 pages. black-and-white and color photos, hardcover with dust jacket, used, book in good condition.
5. K. Maurice: Von Uhren und Automaten, 1968 94 pages, black-and-white photographs, hardcover, book in good condition.

Five books in German about the development and history of clocks in the broadest sense of the word. The subject covers the origin of time measurement from the water clock to the atomic clock. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The techniques, 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. Extensive treatment of musical boxes and automatons.
Unmissable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
1. Dr. H Weiss Schweizer Spieldosen und Automaten: 1980. 91 pages. drawings, black-and-white and color photographs, paperback, book in good condition.
2. Ballweg: Brockmanns Uhren Lexicon. 1975 232 pages. drawings, black-and-white photographs, hardcover with dust jacket, good condition.
3. A. Zeller: Uhren 1966, 159 pages, black-and-white and color photographs. Hardcover, book in neat condition.
4. Bassermann & Jordan: Uhren 1969 519 pages. black-and-white and color photos, hardcover with dust jacket, used, book in good condition.
5. K. Maurice: Von Uhren und Automaten, 1968 94 pages, black-and-white photographs, hardcover, book in good condition.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Paper type
paper cardboard
Number of objects
5
Material
Paper
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Switzerland
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Weight
4 g
Winding key
No
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Objects sold
97.56%
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