Author: Anon Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1473380502 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 136
Book Description
This little book contains an alphabetical list of world famous watch and clock makers. Each entry signifies the period when the person referred to was connected with the Clockmaker's Company, or known to be in business, or when some example of their work was made. Following the names and addresses of some makers is a description of their work which has been met with, or of some invention or distinguishing trait.
Author: James B. Whisker Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press ISBN: Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 388
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Using mainly original sources (US Census, tax lists, advertisements, family records, etc.) this volume details the clock- and watchmakers in the Province of and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania between 1660 and 1900.
Author: James B. Whisker Publisher: ISBN: Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 204
Book Description
An alphabetical listing of all clockmakers and watchmakers recorded in the state from the earliest days and the Civil War. Draws on US Census data after 1850 when it began reporting occupations; court records from hustings, orphans, and other judiciaries; tax lists; newspaper advertisements; and county histories. Though many have no known surviving work, in a few cases the only evidence of a clockmaker's existence is the signature with name, date, and location on a clock. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: G. H. Baillie Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1447496019 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 432
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“Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World” is a comprehensive reference book of the most notable makers of clocks and watches in the world at the time when this book was first published. It is presented as a series of lists, each containing different information pertaining to the industry and the main companies involved in the manufacture of timepieces. Contents Include: “Conventions Abbreviations”, “List of Names with Alternative Spellings”, “List of Watch and Clockmakers”, “List of Initials and Monograms”, “List of Place Names”, “Maps”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on clockmaking.
Author: Edward Legg Publisher: Electric Clocks ISBN: 9780957217225 Category : Clock and watch makers Languages : en Pages : 48
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This book is a brief history of clock and watch making in Buckinghamsire. Included is a brief resume of every known clock and watch maker from the early 17th century until the end of the 19th century. Reference is made to the Knibb family and William Dutton - famous clockmakers. A great piece of local horological history.
Author: Brian Loomes Publisher: Robert Hale ISBN: 9780719803307 Category : Clock and watch makers Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
First compiled in 1929 as a pioneer work by the late G.H. Baillie, this directory of watchmakers and clock makers of the past soon established itself as the standard reference source and has been used ever since by watchmakers and clockmakers, collectors, dealers, museums, historians, and libraries the world over. The list of makers has more than doubled, having been thoroughly updated and revised by Brian Loomes in this twenty-first century edition, and now contains information on about 90,000 makers working between the late 16th and early 20th centuries. As well as the makers and retailers of clocks and watches, the list includes makers of scientific instruments, sundials, and barometers. Working dates include dates and places of birth, apprenticeship, freedom, marriage and death, as well as movement between different locations, and monograms. It is a unique and essential work of reference.
Author: James W. Gibbs Publisher: Penn State University Press ISBN: Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 328
Book Description
A history of timepieces made in Pennsylvania from William Penn's time to the present, this book is more than a compendium of clock and watchmakers and their work. With abundant illustrations and lore from historians in every part of the state, it recreates a time when clock and watchmaking was not a mere occupation: it was truly a craft. The author attributes this characteristic to the Keystone State's unusually varied population, and explores the various "old world" influences affecting the design and style of timepieces. The story of clock and watchmaking from colonial Philadelphia to Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is a major chapter in the history of industry, trade, tastemaking, and craftsmanship. Clocks of finely carved wood decorated the homes of prosperous early settlers, and golden watchcases adorned their persons; meanwhile, clocks on Independence Hall and other public buildings measured the hours for the general citizenry. As time passed, more utilitarian clocks graced schools and factories, while Hamilton watches kept the trains running on time. Resisting the temptation to lower standards for the sake of mass production, Pennsylvania clock and watchmakers gained fame for their high-quality craftsmanship. The making of clocks and watches is detailed by Dr. Gibbs from its beginning in the southeastern counties of William Penn Country, through the Pennsylvania Dutch Country and the center of the Commonwealth, and on to the state's northern and western frontiers. The craftsmen are presented in historical context, with emphasis on their social and educational backgrounds and the effect of these on their timepieces. Separate sections focus on illustrious clockmakers such as the Ellicott and Solliday families, Jacob Detweiler Custer, and the master of horology and astronomy, Dr. David Rittenhouse. Pennsylvania Clocks and Watches is an indispensable handbook for the experienced collector and a stimulating guide for the beginner. It is also a valuable reference for students of industrial and social history, design, and folkways.
Author: Anon
Author: James B. Whisker
Author: James B. Whisker
Author: G. H. Baillie
Author: Edward Legg
Author: Penrose Robinson Hoopes
Author: Brian Loomes
Author: Henry G. Abbott
Author: James W. Gibbs
Author: Frederick James Britten