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Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-100764316362

ISBN-139780764316364

eBay Product ID (ePID)2314307

Product Key Features

Book TitlePrecision Pendulum Clocks : the Quest for Accurate Timekeeping

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGeneral, Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades

Publication Year2003

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorDerek Roberts

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height9.3 in

Item Weight72.1 Oz

Item Length12 in

Item Width9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2002-156717

Dewey Edition21

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal681.1/13/0942

SynopsisThis 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 NumberTS543.E54R63 2003