3513 - English Dial Clocks

This was the first book devoted to the dial clocks. The dial clock made its first appearance in the 1720s in the form of a simple round faced, black painted, spring driven clock. In contrast the cartel clock, with a highly carved and decorated case, was taken from the French design but made only a brief impression on high fashion. A more successful form was the imposing tavern clock which evolved through several very attractive forms, all of which are now much sought after.

198 Seiten

Verlag : 1978