American Clocks and Clockmakers
Author : Carl William Drepperd
Publisher :
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 33,98 MB
Release : 1947
Category : Clock and watch makers
ISBN :
American Clocks and Clockmakers
Author : Robert W. Swedberg
Publisher :
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 13,25 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Book Description
Over 350 clocks available to today's collector are shown and described, with current prices. A concise review of pricing guidelines and smart buying practices is followed by the fascinating history of American clocks and clockmakers, including Eli Terry and Seth Thomas. Important inventions, patents, and events in horological history are described, with special detail on the Anosonia, Waterbury, New Haven, E.N. Welch, Gilbert, and Ingraham clock manufactories. Special descriptive and pictorial sections include: Old Timers: banjo, pillar-and-scroll, looking glass, transition and OG clocksWall Clocks: regulators, octagons, gallery and mission-style clocks, advertising and calendar clocksShelf Clocks: steeple, parlor, and historical motif styles; calender, mantel, alarm, and celluloid clocksNovelty Clocks: Lux, two-timers, and Art Deco stylesClassics: statuary, crystal, porcelain, and grandfather clocks The Swedbergs have also provided a glossary and bibliography to aid the novice collector of American clocks.
Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks
Author : C.H. Wendel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 31,51 MB
Release : 2004-05-28
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1440225346
Book Description
From old schoolhouse clocks to stately grandfather clocks, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks presents the most comprehensive guide to America's clocks. More than 700 photographs of clocks include detailed descriptions and current market values. The clocks are presented in an easy-to-follow format organized by clock type. Also included is information about the major clock manufacturers, and overview of clock types and a brief history of clock making. Arranged by clock type, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks includes: • Grandfather clocks • Wall clocks • Classic clocks • Shelf clocks • Novelty clocks Special chapters on: • Clock types • History of clock making • Clocks from smaller clock makers • Leading clock makers • Glossary • Bibliography • Photo index
History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years
Author : Chauncey Jerome
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 39,83 MB
Release : 1860
Category : Businesspeople
ISBN :
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks
Author : C.H. Wendel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 14,84 MB
Release : 2004-05-28
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1440225346
Book Description
From old schoolhouse clocks to stately grandfather clocks, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks presents the most comprehensive guide to America's clocks. More than 700 photographs of clocks include detailed descriptions and current market values. The clocks are presented in an easy-to-follow format organized by clock type. Also included is information about the major clock manufacturers, and overview of clock types and a brief history of clock making. Arranged by clock type, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks includes: • Grandfather clocks • Wall clocks • Classic clocks • Shelf clocks • Novelty clocks Special chapters on: • Clock types • History of clock making • Clocks from smaller clock makers • Leading clock makers • Glossary • Bibliography • Photo index
American Clocks & Clockmakers
Author : Carl William Drepperd
Publisher : Boston, C. T. Branford Company
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 16,83 MB
Release : 1958
Category : Clock and watch makers
ISBN :
Book Description
American Clocks and Clockmakers
Author : Robert W. Swedberg
Publisher :
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,90 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Book Description
Over 350 clocks available to today's collector are shown and described, with current prices. A concise review of pricing guidelines and smart buying practices is followed by the fascinating history of American clocks and clockmakers, including Eli Terry and Seth Thomas. Important inventions, patents, and events in horological history are described, with special detail on the Anosonia, Waterbury, New Haven, E.N. Welch, Gilbert, and Ingraham clock manufactories. Special descriptive and pictorial sections include: Old Timers: banjo, pillar-and-scroll, looking glass, transition and OG clocksWall Clocks: regulators, octagons, gallery and mission-style clocks, advertising and calendar clocksShelf Clocks: steeple, parlor, and historical motif styles; calender, mantel, alarm, and celluloid clocksNovelty Clocks: Lux, two-timers, and Art Deco stylesClassics: statuary, crystal, porcelain, and grandfather clocks The Swedbergs have also provided a glossary and bibliography to aid the novice collector of American clocks.
American Clocks and Clockmakers
Author : C. W. Dreppard
Publisher : Charles t Branford
Page : pages
File Size : 42,96 MB
Release : 1980-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780823130016
Book Description
Collecting Clocks Clock Repairs & Trademarks Index
Author : Thomas Hodkin
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 32,20 MB
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1326252496
Book Description
A comprehensive book on collecting & repairing antique clocks or timepieces written for both the amateur or experienced in mind. How to tell what's wrong, What tools to use, where to get parts and how to fit them, using hundreds of photographs and diagrams making repairs within most peoples reach, a separate section deals with sympathetic restoration of the case. The Trademarks section includes thousands of clockmakers marks from all around the world, usually stamped on the movement itself enabling the reader to accurately not only identify the maker but date and value the clock.
The Clock Jobber's Handybook
Author : Paul Nooncree Hasluck
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 15,90 MB
Release : 1889
Category : Clocks and watches
ISBN :
