John Robey - The Longcase Clock Reference Book. Volume 1

Robey, John: The Longcase Clock Reference Book. Volume 1
2nd edition, fully revised and enlarged
Mayfield Books, Ashbourne
ISBN 978-0-9554460-4-7

A comprehensive 2-volume reference work on the English longcase clock from the late 17th century to the Victorian period. The first volume deals with the clock trade, production in urban and rural areas, as well as technical details of the movements (going trains, striking mechanisms, calendars, musical movements, alarm clocks and simple automata). Particular attention is paid to the painted dials, their origin and stylistic development.
The book offers over 2,500 illustrations in two volumes and is an indispensable reference work for clockmakers, collectors and restorers.

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