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PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS: The 300-year Quest for ... by ROBERTS, DEREK Hardback
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- 0764316362
- EAN
- 9780764316364
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- Hardback
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- ROBERTS, DEREK
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764316362
ISBN-13
9780764316364
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2314307
Product Key Features
Book Title
Precision Pendulum Clocks : the Quest for Accurate Timekeeping
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
9.3 in
Item Weight
72.1 Oz
Item Length
12 in
Item Width
9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-156717
Dewey Edition
21
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
681.1/13/0942
Synopsis
This long-awaited volume chronicles the horological work carried out in France, Germany, and North America and completes the fascinating history of precision timekeeping in recent time. In France, renowned clockmakers include the Berthouds, the Lepautes, Robin, Janvier, Lepine, LeRoy and Leroy, Bourdier, Jacot and Jarossay. In Germany the primary emphasis is on Riefler, Strasser, and Rohde, but the works of other important makers are also considered. America's contribution to precision timekeeping is chronicled including the works of Seth Thomas, Charles Fasoldt, William Bond and Son Co., E. Howard and Co. and others. Recent advancements in timekeeping include the W5, a clock created by Philip Woodward and the Littlemore clock created by Professor Hall, almost certainly the most accurate pendulum controlled clock the world has known.Over 500 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs illustrate the historical contributions of these eminent clockmakers., This long-awaited volume chronicles the horological work carried out in France, Germany, and North America and completes the fascinating history of precision timekeeping in recent time. In France, renowned clockmakers include the Berthouds, the Lepautes, Robin, Janvier, Lepine, LeRoy and Leroy, Bourdier, Jacot and Jarossay. In Germany the primary emphasis is on Riefler, Strasser, and Rohde, but the works of other important makers are also considered. America's contribution to precision timekeeping is chronicled including the works of Seth Thomas, Charles Fasoldt, William Bond and Son Co., E. Howard and Co. and others. Recent advancements in timekeeping include the W5, a clock created by Philip Woodward and the Littlemore clock created by Professor Hall, almost certainly the most accurate pendulum controlled clock the world has known. Over 500 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs illustrate the historical contributions of these eminent clockmakers.
LC Classification Number
TS543.E54R63 2003
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