Precision Pendulum Clocks: France, Germany, America, and Recent Advancements

This long-awaited volume chronicles the horological work carried out in France, Germany, and North America and completes the fascinating history of precision timekeeping in recent time. In France, renowned clockmakers include the Berthouds, the Lepautes, Robin, Janvier, Lepine, LeRoy and Leroy, Bourdier, Jacot and Jarossay. In Germany the primary emphasis is on Riefler, Strasser, and Rohde, but the works of other important makers are also considered. America's contribution to precision timekeeping is chronicled including the works of Seth Thomas, Charles Fasoldt, William Bond and Son Co., E. Howard and Co. and others. Recent advancements in timekeeping include the W5, a clock created by Philip Woodward and the Littlemore clock created by Professor Hall, almost certainly the most accurate pendulum controlled clock the world has known. Over 500 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs illustrate the historical contributions of these eminent clockmakers.

Author: Derek Roberts
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 05/24/2004
Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Pages: 304
Weight: 4.4lbs
Size: 12.11h x 9.21w x 1.21d
ISBN: 9780764320217