Precision Pendulum Clocks: France, Germany, America, and Recent Advancements (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

This is the third and last volume on the development and manufacture of precision pendulum clocks by Roberts, a specialist in England on clock restoration and manufacture. Designed for collectors and the interested reader, the volume surveys clocks made in France, Germany, and the US with attention to the histories of their makers, their technological development and use. Statistics on the date and place of manufacture are included for each clock. Chapters contributed by several other specialists include those on the pendulum clocks of the U.S., pendulum astronomical clocks created by F.M. Fedchenko, the Littlemore clock, and the all-mechanical precision clock W5. The volume is illustrated with many color plates. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)