| Precision Pendulum Clocks: The Quest for Accurate Timekeeping Contributor(s): Roberts, Derek (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764316362 ISBN-13: 9780764316364 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $75.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2003 Annotation: The incredible story of how leading clockmakers, primarily of England, struggled to control accurate timekeeping for over 300 years. A thorough yet concise text is accompanied by nearly 1,000 photographs of clocks which demonstrate each fascinating development. Georgian, Regency, and Victorian advances are shown to have contributed to the eventual success of accurately measuring time, that is so crucial to the success of todays highly integrated society. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Crafts & Hobbies |
| Dewey: 681.113 |
| LCCN: 2002156717 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 9.3" W x 12.42" (4.16 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This long-awaited volume chronicles the horological work carried out in France, Germany, and North America and completes the fascinating history of precision timekeeping in recent time. In France, renowned clockmakers include the Berthouds, the Lepautes, Robin, Janvier, Lepine, LeRoy and Leroy, Bourdier, Jacot and Jarossay. In Germany the primary emphasis is on Riefler, Strasser, and Rohde, but the works of other important makers are also considered. America's contribution to precision timekeeping is chronicled including the works of Seth Thomas, Charles Fasoldt, William Bond and Son Co., E. Howard and Co. and others. Recent advancements in timekeeping include the W5, a clock created by Philip Woodward and the Littlemore clock created by Professor Hall, almost certainly the most accurate pendulum controlled clock the world has known. Over 500 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs illustrate the historical contributions of these eminent clockmakers. |