Book 436 – Lot of 2 clock books

Description

Up for sale are 2 clock books:
The Lure of the Clock
2
nd
Edition and
The Beauty of Clocks
.
This lot includes:
·
The Lure of The Clock
2
nd
Edition by D.W. Hering, Ph.D., LL.D. This book is an account of the James Arthur clock and watch collection at the New York University. James Arthur was a distinguished horologist. Dr. Herring describes the Arthur collection, telling how, in 1927, it became the basis for probably the first Horological museum in the country. This is an extensive collection, documented in this hard cover book, printed on quality paper and will be an addition to any collection of Horological books. This is 121 pages of good reading. Copyright 1963. Good condition.
·
The Beauty of Clocks
by Michael Pearson. This book traces the origins of the clock – from a simple method of regulating the daily routine of the mediaeval monastery, through to the founding of the Clockmaker’s Company in the 17
th
century and the invention of the pendulum – an event that had particular significance as it made possible, for the first time, accurate timekeeping, thus paving the way for the Industrial Revolution and a society governed by the clock. The superb color plates and line drawings in this book amply demonstrate the reasons why antique clocks excite such enthusiasm among today’s collectors. In addition they provide a valuable source for reference. Contained in this volume is an extensive Bibliography, together with a list of museums where representative collections can be seen, and a list of the clockmakers whose work is featured in the book. 96 pages. Hard cover with jacket. Copyright 1979. Excellent condition. – Book 436