Former Clock and Watchmakers and Their Work (Classic Reprint): Including an Account of the Development of Horological Instruments from the Earliest ... Names, and Some Examples of Modern Constru - Tapa blanda

Britten, Frederick James

 
9780282446574: Former Clock and Watchmakers and Their Work (Classic Reprint): Including an Account of the Development of Horological Instruments from the Earliest ... Names, and Some Examples of Modern Constru

Sinopsis

Explore the people and progress behind clocks and watches. This vintage reference profiles the makers and their craft, tracing how the field evolved from early time-keeping to modern methods. It also offers portraits, a broad directory, and examples of historical construction to illuminate the art.

This edition compiles the development of horological instruments, includes biographical notes on master craftsmen, and presents a detailed directory with thousands of names. It’s a resource for anyone curious about the history and practice of clock and watchmaking.


  • Historical milestones in clock and watch design and technology

  • Profiles and portraits of notable masters of the craft

  • A comprehensive directory featuring thousands of names

  • Illustrations and examples of traditional construction techniques



Ideal for readers of horology history, antique clock and watch enthusiasts, and anyone seeking context for early timekeeping innovations.

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Excerpt from Former Clock and Watchmakers and Their Work: Including an Account of the Development of Horological Instruments From the Earliest Mechanism, With Portraits of Masters of the Art, a Directory of Over Five Thousand Names, and Some Examples of Modern Construction

Ancient methods Of recording intervals by the motion of the earth with relation to the sun are almost beyond the scope of our title but before approaching the earliest mechanical time keepers, it will probably be convenient and useful to give some explanation of the various standards of time.

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