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Britten's Old Clocks And Watches And Their Makers

by Granville Hugh Baillie , Frederick James Britten , C. Clutton
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781258074203
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Literary Licensing, LLC
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  • Pages: 540
  • Original Price: USD 57.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 1529 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers is a comprehensive guide to the history and craftsmanship of timepieces. Written by Granville Hugh Baillie, this book explores the world of clocks and watches, from their earliest origins to the modern day. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the development of different types of clocks and watches, the materials and techniques used in their manufacture, and the lives and work of some of the most famous clock and watchmakers throughout history. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of timekeeping, from the earliest sundials and water clocks to the development of mechanical clocks and watches. The second part focuses on the different types of clocks and watches, including pendulum clocks, bracket clocks, carriage clocks, and pocket watches. The third part is a detailed directory of clock and watchmakers, providing biographical information and examples of their work.Throughout the book, Baillie provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various timepieces, as well as information on their value and rarity. The book is a valuable resource for collectors, historians, and anyone with an interest in the history of timekeeping and the art of clock and watchmaking.Additional Author Is Courtenay A. Ilbert. Diagrams By F. Janca. A Historical And Descriptive Account Of The Different Styles Of Clocks And Watches Of The Past In England And Abroad Containing A List Of Nearly Fourteen Thousand Makers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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