Clock (2) - Paper - 1970-1980

Books on the origins of time measurement and clockwork automata.
Two books on time measurement and automata in the German language.
The development discussed ranges from the early 13th century with water clocks and hourglasses to the early modern period of the twentieth century with atomic clocks and radio-controlled time-measuring instruments. The history of development, from gatekeeper clocks, domestic clocks, turret clocks and specialized precise clocks for various scientific and societal purposes. With a focus on automaton clocks and clocks with exceptional housings. These are two exceptional and well-documented works with full-color photographs of the clocks described. A wide variety of clock types is covered in depth.
1. K. Maurice O. Mayer: Die Welt als Uhr, Deutsche Uhren und Automaten 1550-1650.
1980, 314 pages. Covers the origin and development of automaton clocks in the early period of clockmaking with numerous highlights. B/W and color photos, hardcover, dust jacket. The book is in NEW condition!
2. J. Willsberger: Zauberhafte Gehäuser der Zeit: die schönsten Uhren aus sechs Jahrhunderten. 1974, 190 pages. Full color, covers the pinnacle of antique clockmaking in combination with goldsmithing. An unparalleled work.
Photos are part of the description. Weight approx. 3.7 kg.
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