Painted Dial Clocks
Painted Dial Clocks

Author: Brian Loomes

Publisher: ACC Distribution

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781851491834

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This is the only book dealing with antique British clocks with painted dials, also known as japanned or white dials. No prior knowledge is assumed in the reader and the book explains how even the beginner can very easily learn to assess the style, age and quality and even the region of origin of any painted dial clock. The development of dial and case style is explained in non-technical detail with 44 colour plates and 275 black and white illustrations. In particular, regional trends and tastes in cases are identified and explained in detail, a feature of no other book. Considerable attention is given to show how the trade worked in the past, including how the clockmaker and the customer selected their dials. The book is written in a manner which can easily be followed by the beginner or the inexperienced owner of a clock, but the expert will find much here that is new, including a fully-detailed list of every recorded dialmaker, essential for cross-checking the age of any clock. Required reading for the owner of any painted dial clock as well as collectors and dealers.

Antique Clock Dials, Hands, and Corner Pieces from Long Case and Lantern Clocks
Antique Clock Dials, Hands, and Corner Pieces from Long Case and Lantern Clocks

Author: Anon

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2016-09-12

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 1473353882

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This antiquarian volume contains an interesting treatise on antique clock dials, hands, and corner pieces from long case and lantern clocks, with information on history, production, fashion, evolution, and much more. Including a great number of original photographs and interesting information on each piece, this is a text that will be of considerable value for the clock enthusiast, and it is not to be missed by discerning collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. The chapters of this text include: Clock Dials; The Development of Clock Dials; Dials, Hands, and Corner Pieces; Spandrel Ornaments; Clock Hands; Clockmaking, and Clock Hands. Many older works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this work is being republished now, in an affordable modern edition complete with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.

Tall Case Painted Dial Clock
Tall Case Painted Dial Clock

Author: William Gorgas

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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Tall-case clock. The hood has a molded broken-scroll pediment terminating in roundels, three urn-and-spire finials, a molded arch above the door, free-standing turned colonettes at the four corners, and a glazed door with an astragal top. Waist with molding at the top, chamfered corners, and a case door with an astragal top. Base with molding at the top and inlay on the front, supported on bracket feet with a central drop. White painted dial with arabic numerals, ornament in the spandrels, and painted pastoral scene in the lunette. Inside the chapter ring are a seconds dial and the inscription "Will Gorgas No 21." Eight-day movement.

Classic Styles of Grandfather Clocks
Classic Styles of Grandfather Clocks

Author: Anon

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 61

ISBN-13: 1473353904

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This vintage work comprises a detailed discussion on classic grandfather clocks, with information on long cases, dials, hands, corner pieces, and more. Written in clear, concise language and complete with detailed descriptions and fascinating historical information, this volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and will make for a lovely addition to collections of allied literature. Many older works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this work is being republished now, in an affordable modern edition complete with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.

Brass Dial Clocks
Brass Dial Clocks

Author: Brian Loomes

Publisher: ACC Distribution

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13:

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This important new title discusses the origins, style and development of domestic brass dial clocks made between the early seventeenth and the end of the eighteenth centuries. The book provides a detailed examination of eight day and thirty-hour clocks with hundreds of illustrated examples of longcase, bracket, lantern derivatives, hook-and-spike and hooded clocks. It examines the development and distribution of each, with a complete re-examination of prototype thirty-hour clockwork and the work of clocksmiths, with a detailed discussion on the recognition of styles of the various regions/countries. Some of these aspects are discussed here for the first time. This new title will have a wide appeal as the author assumes no prior knowledge of the subject from his reader and concerns himself exclusively with a discussion of accessible clocks, not the rare museum pieces so often featured in other horological publications. He concentrates mainly on regional types, but also includes a very small number of London clocks in order that comparisons may be made, and uses examples from all over Britain, including Scotland and Ireland, and many from America.

American Backcountry Tall Clock
American Backcountry Tall Clock

Author: Walt H. Sirene

Publisher: Walt H. Sirene

Published: 2014-09-28

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13:

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This story informs those wanting to know more about American antique tall case clocks (also known as longcase clocks, Grandfather clocks, floor clocks), and Backcountry Early American furniture; whether as a student, educator, casual collector, or curious clock owner. It is a study of period clock cases, painted dials and pendulum clocks. Pendulum clock owners will find helpful sections on: Set-up and Adjustment; Troubleshooting; and Care Tips.