Clock (8) - Paper - 1970-1980

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Eight books in the Dutch language about the development and history of timekeeping in the broadest sense of the word. The emergence of time measurement from water clock to atomic clock is covered. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technology, 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 portable time-measuring instruments to wearable/portable timepieces. Invaluable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
The oeuvre of the well-known clock book author WJF HANA:
1. Frisian Clocks: 1964 80 pages. About Frisian clocks, development and clockmaking. B/W photos, paperback in neat used condition.
2. Clocks: 1967 80 pages. About European clocks, drawings, B/W photos in neat used condition. Paperback
3. Central European Clocks: 1972 72 pages, B/W photos, drawings, paperback in neat used condition.
4. Clocks: European Clocks 1975 80 pages. B/W photos, neat used condition.
5. Clock Look Book: 1971 64 pages. B/W photos, paperback in neat used condition.
6. English Lantern Clocks 1977 155 pages. Covers the development of the English lantern clock, B/W photos, paperback in neat used condition.
7. Clock Look Book 1978 149 pages. Covers European clocks, B/W and color photos.
8. Ton Bollen: French Lantern Clocks: 1978 127 pages. Covers the development of the French lantern clock, B/W photos. In neat used condition.
Photos are part of the description. Total weight approx. 3 kg. Will be well packed and shipped at the buyer’s risk with Post NL Track & Trace.

Eight books in the Dutch language about the development and history of timekeeping in the broadest sense of the word. The emergence of time measurement from water clock to atomic clock is covered. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technology, 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 portable time-measuring instruments to wearable/portable timepieces. Invaluable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
The oeuvre of the well-known clock book author WJF HANA:
1. Frisian Clocks: 1964 80 pages. About Frisian clocks, development and clockmaking. B/W photos, paperback in neat used condition.
2. Clocks: 1967 80 pages. About European clocks, drawings, B/W photos in neat used condition. Paperback
3. Central European Clocks: 1972 72 pages, B/W photos, drawings, paperback in neat used condition.
4. Clocks: European Clocks 1975 80 pages. B/W photos, neat used condition.
5. Clock Look Book: 1971 64 pages. B/W photos, paperback in neat used condition.
6. English Lantern Clocks 1977 155 pages. Covers the development of the English lantern clock, B/W photos, paperback in neat used condition.
7. Clock Look Book 1978 149 pages. Covers European clocks, B/W and color photos.
8. Ton Bollen: French Lantern Clocks: 1978 127 pages. Covers the development of the French lantern clock, B/W photos. In neat used condition.
Photos are part of the description. Total weight approx. 3 kg. Will be well packed and shipped at the buyer’s risk with Post NL Track & Trace.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
8
Material
Paper
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
15 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
3 lb
Winding key
No
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
497
Objects sold
97.92%
Private

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