Clock (4) - Paper - 1970-1980

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Four English language books on the development and history of timekeeping, in paper, with an estimated period of 1970–1980 and presented as reference works.

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Four books in English about the development and history of timekeeping in the broadest sense. They cover the origin of time measurement from the water clock to the atomic clock. 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 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. Watch & Clockmakers of the World: G.H Baillie 1963, 388 pages. 36000 names of clockmakers worldwide. Bound, dust jacket, used condition.
2. Englisch Dial Clocks: R.E. Rose. 2000, 388 pages. b/w-colour photos. bound dust jacket. In New Condition.
3. Investing in Clocks and Watches: P.W.Cumhaill, 1967 159 pages b/w-colour photos
Bound, clearly used condition -stains- on cover.
4. Clocks & Watches: E. BRUTON, 1968 140 pages b/w-colour photos. bound, 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.

Four books in English about the development and history of timekeeping in the broadest sense. They cover the origin of time measurement from the water clock to the atomic clock. 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 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. Watch & Clockmakers of the World: G.H Baillie 1963, 388 pages. 36000 names of clockmakers worldwide. Bound, dust jacket, used condition.
2. Englisch Dial Clocks: R.E. Rose. 2000, 388 pages. b/w-colour photos. bound dust jacket. In New Condition.
3. Investing in Clocks and Watches: P.W.Cumhaill, 1967 159 pages b/w-colour photos
Bound, clearly used condition -stains- on cover.
4. Clocks & Watches: E. BRUTON, 1968 140 pages b/w-colour photos. bound, 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
4
Material
Paper
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
10 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
5 g
Winding key
No
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