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Clocks (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)
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The British Museum has a superb collection of clocks and watches,
covering the history of horology since the medieval period in
greater depth and diversity than perhaps any other collection in
the world. This book features sixty-six of the rarest and finest
clocks in the Museum's collection, ranging from early examples of
domestic clock making to novelty clocks of the twentieth century.
Many of the most celebrated makers are represented here by some of
their most important works, including isaac Habrecht's famous
carillon clock, made in Imitation of the great astronomical clock
which he constructed in Strasbourg Cathedral in the 1570s, and the
year-going clock made by Thomas Tompion for King William III. There
are table clocks, astrolabic and astronomical clocks, monstrance
clocks, ship's clocks, long case clocks, travelling clocks, organ
clocks, observatory regulators, marine chronometers and even a
cuckoo clock. The history of horology represented in this book
covers a multitude of disciplines; from the history of science, the
development of decorative art over the centuries, the social
history of those who owned and used the clocks and the development
of the art, science and industry of the clockmaker. Accompanied by
numerous colour photographs, the mechanical workings and decorative
aspects of each clock are illustrated and described in detail,
making this the perfect introduction to a perennially fascinating
subject.
General
Imprint: |
British Museum Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2005 |
Authors: |
David Thompson
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
176 |
Edition: |
Illustrated Ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7141-2812-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-7141-2812-0 |
Barcode: |
9780714128122 |
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