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Illustrated in color and black-and-white, this rare out-of-print book features antique clocks and watches found in the collection of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in London.
CLOCKS AND WATCHES - THE COLLECTION OF WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CLOCKMAKERS by Cecil Clutton and George Daniels, Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications, London, 1975/1980.
This comprehensive catalog 'supersedes the last one made in 1949 by the great horologist, G.H. Bailie, and includes the large number of additions made to the collection since that date. The items are divided into three main categories, Watches, Clocks and Miscellaneous and these three are subdivided into specialized sections; each with an introduction providing historical and technical information about the more important entries. Chronological order is followed, and of the 692 items listed 200 are illustrated.
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It is thus possible to trace technical advances as well as to study the various experiments made since the earliest watches in the collection which date from circa 1580. With its numerous illustrations and precise information this catalogue will take its place as an essential reference book for horologists as well as for the general collector and all those interested in mechanical art.'
8.75 in. x 11.2 in. hardback with dust cover in very good+ condition. 123 pages.
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