Antique Watches Clock - History Types Makers Dates / Scarce In-Depth Book

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BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS
by G. H. Baillie, C. Clutton, and C.A. Ilbert, Bonanza Books, NY, 1899/1956.
Undoubtedly one of the most comprehensive books published on the subject, this large in-depth text is a scholarly study of the history of clocks and watches, including a comprehensive list of thousands of clock and watch makers, their location, and dates of production..
"The purpose of this work is to give a comprehensive and balanced picture of the whole development of the art, not over-emphasizing any one period or country nor spending time on unique examples of clock-making which did not contribute to that development.  The list of former makers, for which 'Britten' is celebrated, has been enlarged by the addition of four thousand new names, while retaining the addresses and other invaluable information to be found nowhere but in the earlier editions of the list. Modern research has also contributed a great deal to earlier knowledge in the authoritative and colorful life-studies of famous makers with which the main text ends.  183 photo plates and 40 line drawings illustrate, with in-depth captions, clocks, watches, and mechanisms.   The book is completed by a glossary of technical terms, a detailed bibliography, a list of British hall-marks, and a full index."
"After more than half a century this book has been the standard work on horological history.  It is comparably the finest work on its subject; a reliable tool of the trade for dealers, and essential guide for those starting to collect, and the most authoritative general reference work for the experienced collector."
8.8" x 11.1" hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  518 pages.
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