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A comprehensive guide to clocks, old and new, full of helpful advice including how they work, how to identify different types, and how to maintain them.
In this concise and useful volume, Eric Smith addresses the major problems and concerns of clock owners, who may not have the benefit of expert knowledge. Here he explains the workings of mechanical clocks as well as the processes needed to care for, maintain, and overhaul them. Helpful advice is given on where to go for expert assessment, valuation, buying and selling, and insurance of antique or purely decorative clocks. A comprehensive glossary sets out technical terms, while an extensive section on different types of clock will aid identification, enabling the clock owner to understand and participate in the care of their clock.
In this concise and useful volume, Eric Smith addresses the major problems and concerns of clock owners, who may not have the benefit of expert knowledge. Here he explains the workings of mechanical clocks as well as the processes needed to care for, maintain, and overhaul them. Helpful advice is given on where to go for expert assessment, valuation, buying and selling, and insurance of antique or purely decorative clocks. A comprehensive glossary sets out technical terms, while an extensive section on different types of clock will aid identification, enabling the clock owner to understand and participate in the care of their clock.
Price: $17.95
Pages: 112
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
01 August 1993
Trim Size: 8.46 X 5.24 in
ISBN: 9780718828806
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / General, Antiques, vintage and collectables
Introduction
1. Types of Clock (1)
Mechanism, silent and sounding - Weights and mainsprings - Driving lines
2. Types of Clock (2)
Style and appearance, an alphabetical guide
3. Time-keeping and Time-showing
The Escapement - The Train - Regulation - Time-showing, hands and dials - Time setting
4. Striking and Chiming
The Countwheel System - The Rack System and Repeating - Chiming Systems - Quality of Sound - Strike/Silent arrangements
5. Setting up and Caring for Clocks
Setting in beat - Setting up Weight-driven clocks - Cleaning and Oiling - Clock cases - Duration of running - Cost of repairs
6. Restoration, Valuation and Insurance, Selling
Glossary
Further Reading
Index
1. Types of Clock (1)
Mechanism, silent and sounding - Weights and mainsprings - Driving lines
2. Types of Clock (2)
Style and appearance, an alphabetical guide
3. Time-keeping and Time-showing
The Escapement - The Train - Regulation - Time-showing, hands and dials - Time setting
4. Striking and Chiming
The Countwheel System - The Rack System and Repeating - Chiming Systems - Quality of Sound - Strike/Silent arrangements
5. Setting up and Caring for Clocks
Setting in beat - Setting up Weight-driven clocks - Cleaning and Oiling - Clock cases - Duration of running - Cost of repairs
6. Restoration, Valuation and Insurance, Selling
Glossary
Further Reading
Index