Clock (3) - Paper - 1970-1980
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Three German-language books on the development and history of timekeeping from water clocks to atomic clocks, covering 15th to 20th centuries, bound in good used condition, with a total weight of about 5 kg and dimensions 25 × 28 × 10 cm.
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Three books in German about the development and history of timepieces in the broadest sense of the word. The origin of time measurement from water clocks to atomic clocks is covered. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technique, the development of the many clock types, the various European clock centers and their production. Many names of master clockmakers and less-known clockmakers. From tower clocks, domestic clocks to portable time-measuring instruments. Indispensable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
1. H. Oberhänsli: Uhren von einst bis heute. 1976, 160 pages, b/w and color photos
Hardcover, in good used condition.
2. C. Cardinale: Die Zeit an der Kette 1500-1900, 1985, 240 pages, b/w and color photos,
Hardcover, in neat used condition.
3. K. Maurice, O. Mayer: Die Welt als Uhr, Deutsche Uhren und Automaten 1550-1650
1980, 314 pages, b/w photos, hardcover, dust jacket in neat used condition.
Photos are part of the description. Total weight approx. 4.5 kg. Will be well packed and shipped at the buyer’s risk with Post NL Track& Trace.
Three books in German about the development and history of timepieces in the broadest sense of the word. The origin of time measurement from water clocks to atomic clocks is covered. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technique, the development of the many clock types, the various European clock centers and their production. Many names of master clockmakers and less-known clockmakers. From tower clocks, domestic clocks to portable time-measuring instruments. Indispensable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
1. H. Oberhänsli: Uhren von einst bis heute. 1976, 160 pages, b/w and color photos
Hardcover, in good used condition.
2. C. Cardinale: Die Zeit an der Kette 1500-1900, 1985, 240 pages, b/w and color photos,
Hardcover, in neat used condition.
3. K. Maurice, O. Mayer: Die Welt als Uhr, Deutsche Uhren und Automaten 1550-1650
1980, 314 pages, b/w photos, hardcover, dust jacket in neat used condition.
Photos are part of the description. Total weight approx. 4.5 kg. Will be well packed and shipped at the buyer’s risk with Post NL Track& Trace.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
3
Material
Paper
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
25 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
5 kg
Winding key
No
