Longcase Clocks by Joanna Greenlaw

Longcase Clocks by Joanna Greenlaw

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Longcase Clocks by Joanna Greenlaw

This book provides a concise survey of the devleopment of the longcase clock in Britain. It explains how time is measured, how a pendulum regulates a clock and what keeps it swinging. The manufacture and characteristics of clock dials, hands and cases are described in a manner designed to help the reader identify and date clocks. The book concludes with useful advice on the care of clocks, transporting them, and buying and selling.
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ISBN 13 9780747804178
ISBN 10 0747804176
Title Longcase Clocks
Author Joanna Greenlaw
Series Shire Library
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2005-02-01
Number of pages 40
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