Clock (3) - Paper - 1970-1980

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Three German-language books on the development and history of timekeeping, bound on paper, dating from 1970–1980, total weight about 4.5 kg, in good used condition.

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Three books in German about the development and history of clocks and watches in the broadest sense of the word. It covers the origins of time measurement from water clocks to atomic clocks. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technology, the development of the many types of clocks, 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. H. Oberhänsli: Uhren von einst bis heute. 1976, 160 pages, black/white and color photos. Hardcover, good used condition.
2. C. Cardinale: Die Zeit an der Kette 1500-1900, 1985, 240 pages, black/white 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, black/white 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 buyer’s risk with Post NL Track & Trace.

Three books in German about the development and history of clocks and watches in the broadest sense of the word. It covers the origins of time measurement from water clocks to atomic clocks. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technology, the development of the many types of clocks, 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. H. Oberhänsli: Uhren von einst bis heute. 1976, 160 pages, black/white and color photos. Hardcover, good used condition.
2. C. Cardinale: Die Zeit an der Kette 1500-1900, 1985, 240 pages, black/white 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, black/white 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 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
12 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
4 kg
Winding key
No
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