A Rudimentary Treatise on Clock and Watch Making

A Rudimentary Treatise on Clock and Watch Making
Author: Edmund Beckett Denison
Publisher: Рипол Классик
Total Pages: 306
Release: 1850
Genre: History
ISBN:

A rudimentary treatise on clock and watch making: with a chapter on church clocks; and an account of the proceedings respecting the great Westminster Clock.

Big Ben: the Great Clock and the Bells at the Palace of Westminster

Big Ben: the Great Clock and the Bells at the Palace of Westminster
Author: Chris McKay
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2010-05-27
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0199585695

`Big Ben', the great clock and bells at Westminster, is one of the most iconic landmarks in Britain. From the origins of Westminster as the seat of government right up to the celebrations of the Great Clock's 150th anniversary in 2009, this book tells the story of the clock, bells, and tower.

A Rudimentary Treatise on Clock and Watch Making; With a Chapter on Church Clocks; And an Account of the Proceedings Respecting the Great Westminster Clock

A Rudimentary Treatise on Clock and Watch Making; With a Chapter on Church Clocks; And an Account of the Proceedings Respecting the Great Westminster Clock
Author: Edmund Beckett Denison
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2016-08-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781371500771

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Catalogue of Books, Manuscripts, Specimens of Clocks, Watches and Watchwork, Paintings, Prints in the Library and Museum of Worshipful Company of Clockmakers

A Catalogue of Books, Manuscripts, Specimens of Clocks, Watches and Watchwork, Paintings, Prints in the Library and Museum of Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Author: Anon
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2017-08-25
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1473339421

This vintage book contains a comprehensive catalogue of books, articles, manuscripts, and other material related to watch making and maintenance up until 1875. Each article listed in the catalogue contains information relating to the title of the work, its author(s), when and by whom it was published, the number of volumes, helpful notes, and any other appropriate information. This volume will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in vintage watchmaking literature. Contents include: "Books", "Manuscripts", "Prints", "Specimens", and "Portraits". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches. First published in 1875.