Clock (4) - Paper - 1970-1980
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Four bound paper books in German on the history of time measurement, spanning from early 13th‑century water clocks and sundials to twentieth‑century atomic clocks and radio‑controlled instruments, published circa 1970–1980, in good used condition, total weight about 5 kg, dimensions 25 × 25 × 10 cm.
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Books on the origin/history of timekeeping. Four books on timekeeping in the German language.
Covered are the development from the early 13th century with water clocks, hourglasses to the early modern period of the twentieth century with atomic clocks and radio-controlled timekeeping instruments. The development history, from gatekeeper clocks, clocks for home use, tower clocks and specialized precise timekeeping clocks for various scientific and societal purposes.
Extensively, various types of clocks are discussed as well as their origins regionally as well as nationally. Techniques, falsifications, materials, restorations, names of clockmakers, etc. pass review. Photos are part of the description.
1. Bruckmann’s Uhren Lexikon, M. Ballweg, 1975, 232 pages, drawings, black-and-white and color photos, Bound, with signs of wear.
2. Die Alte Uhr, Volumes 1 and 2: R. Meis 1978, 308 and 335 pages, black-and-white and color photos, bound, dust jacket, books are in NEW condition.
3. Meisterwerke der Uhrmacherkunst, L. Pippa. 3-language German-English-French. 1966, black-and-white and color photos, bound, signs of wear.
Weight approx. 4.6 kg. Will be well packed and shipped at the buyer’s risk with Post NL Track & Trace.
Books on the origin/history of timekeeping. Four books on timekeeping in the German language.
Covered are the development from the early 13th century with water clocks, hourglasses to the early modern period of the twentieth century with atomic clocks and radio-controlled timekeeping instruments. The development history, from gatekeeper clocks, clocks for home use, tower clocks and specialized precise timekeeping clocks for various scientific and societal purposes.
Extensively, various types of clocks are discussed as well as their origins regionally as well as nationally. Techniques, falsifications, materials, restorations, names of clockmakers, etc. pass review. Photos are part of the description.
1. Bruckmann’s Uhren Lexikon, M. Ballweg, 1975, 232 pages, drawings, black-and-white and color photos, Bound, with signs of wear.
2. Die Alte Uhr, Volumes 1 and 2: R. Meis 1978, 308 and 335 pages, black-and-white and color photos, bound, dust jacket, books are in NEW condition.
3. Meisterwerke der Uhrmacherkunst, L. Pippa. 3-language German-English-French. 1966, black-and-white and color photos, bound, signs of wear.
Weight approx. 4.6 kg. Will be well packed and shipped at the buyer’s risk with Post NL Track & Trace.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
4
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
10 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
5 kg
Winding key
No
