Traces the history of time measurement and clock manufacture, providing practical advice on how to identify and value the most popular American and foreign clocks while sharing specific information on appraising, restoring, and repairing timepieces. Original. 15,000 first printing.
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INFORMATIVE, THOROUGH, AND EASY TO USETHE GUIDE TO BUYING, SELLING, AND COLLECTING CLOCKSThis book introduces you to the wonderful variety and scope of the world of clocks. This essential tool takes you from the beginning of time measurement through the development of the clock industry. Plus it provides a practical guide that identifies and values the most popular American and foreign clocks. Inside this indispensible volume you'll find:• Detailed clock descriptions, price listings, and brief histories of every kind of clock and major manufacturer• Clock names like Terry, Seth Thomas, Chauncey Jerome, Waterbury, W.L. Gilbert, Sessions, Ingraham, New Haven, Ansonia, Feishtinger, Japy Freres, T.E. Haller, LeCoultre, and Enfield• A complete in-depth market review of today's clocks• Crucial information on how to date clocks, how to appraise and value clocks, and how to clean, restore, and repair clocks• Hundreds of photographs and a glossary of terms
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