Antique 19th Century American Antique Clocks - Types Makers Dates / Scarce Book

Description

85 black-and-white photographs including detailed line drawings supplement a rich narrative which reviews the history, production, movements and mechanisms of
19TH CENTURY AMERICAN CLOCKS
by H.G. Harris, Emerson Books, NY, 1981.
Topics covered include:  acquiring an old clock; shelf clocks; wall clocks, movements and mechanisms; restoration of old clocks; preservation of movements; biography of famous makers, and a glossary of terms, important dates, bibliography and index. “Detailed descriptions and clear precise illustrations highlight horological expert and author H.G. Harris….. This manual is a valuable guide for both the amateur hobbyist and the serious collector.  The 19th century, according to Mr. Harris, a craftsman and noted authority in the field, was the period in which the American clock industry was acclaimed as the world leader.  This well-written book tells the exciting story of tall case clocks, shelf and wall clocks and the beginning of the mass-production of time-pieces.”
5.6“ x 8.25“ hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  256 pages.
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