Maintaining and repairing grandfather clocks.
This vintage text contains an interesting and informative guide to the history and manufacture of grandfather clocks, complete with historical information, descriptions of many different varieties, and a plethora of authentic photographs.
"A how-to guide to diagnosing and correcting faults in clocks, antique and modern." -- Cover, p. [4].
This is the first full-length book to cover repair and restoration of these attractive and often valuable antiques, including their casework.
This book is for you. * Are you a clock repairer but have never worked on an Atmos clock? This book is for you. * Do you own an Atmos Clock and want to know how it works? This book is for you. Be bold. Take on your project.
An Owner's Guide to Maintenance, Restoration and Conservation Nigel Barnes, Austin Jordan. Robertson, J. Drummond, The Evolution of Clockwork (S. R. Publishers Ltd, 1972; original publication 1931) Smith, Alan, The Connoisseur Guide to ...
Clock Repair: Basics
Although cumbersome when a removal is necessary, the immortalised “Grandfather's clock” is a piece of furniture ... of the younger portion of the present generation have had opportunities of learning to repair these clocks thoroughly.
( opposite left ) Plate 298 Mahogany pagoda case housing a clock by Thomas Husband of Hull , c 1790. The oval design to the door is a very typical feature of many cases of this style , as is the fact that it has front feet only – it ...
The hard-to-find information, sources, and addresses that collectors need for repairing, caring for, and finding buyers for antiques and collectibles are all in this book. To gather the information for...