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Exhibitions International
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1056
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33 x 26,5
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A history of the mechanical clock from the early fourteenth century up to the late nineteenth century, Clocks Their Origin and Development 1320-1880 provides a survey of the first basic inventions to the first useable timekeepers up to portable clocks and watches. All clocks are presented with their country of origin, the date or period of production as well as specific technical and artistic details. This two-volume book contains a wealth of information with high quality photography. It is a an indispenable resource for the internationally oriented clock collector and a source of reading and viewing pleasure for those interested in antiques in general and antique clocks in particular.