R.Mühe - Fazination Uhren - 1976

Books on the origins of time measurement. Three books on timekeeping in the German language. The development is covered from the early 13th century with water clocks and hourglasses to the early modern era of the twentieth century with atomic clocks and radio-controlled timekeeping instruments. The history of development, from gatekeeper clocks, clocks for use in houses, tower clocks and specialist precise timepieces for various scientific and societal purposes. At length, various types of clocks are discussed as well as the origin both regionally and nationally. Technical falsifications, materials, restorations, names of clockmakers etc. pass under review. Photos are part of the description. Will be well packed and shipped at the buyer’s risk by Post NL Track & Trace. 1. Fascination Clocks, Mühe & Vogel 1997, 306 pages. B/W and color photos. Hardcover, dust jacket, as new. 2. Brukmann’s Clock Lexicon, M. Ballweg, 1975, 232 pages, drawings, B/W and color photos, Hardcover, dust jacket with signs of wear. Book is in good condition. 3. Die Uhr, A. Reichert 1967, 359 pages. B/W color photos. Hardcover, dust jacket, book in good condition. Weight approx: 4.2 kg. Will be well packed and shipped at the buyer’s risk with Post NL Track & Trace.