Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks [NOOK Book]

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From old schoolhouse clocks to stately grandfather clocks, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks presents the most comprehensive guide to America's clocks.



More than 700 photographs of clocks include detailed descriptions and current market values. The clocks are presented in an easy-to-follow format organized by clock type. Also included is information about the ...

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Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks

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Overview

From old schoolhouse clocks to stately grandfather clocks, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks presents the most comprehensive guide to America's clocks.



More than 700 photographs of clocks include detailed descriptions and current market values. The clocks are presented in an easy-to-follow format organized by clock type. Also included is information about the major clock manufacturers, and overview of clock types and a brief history of clock making.



Arranged by clock type, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks includes:



  • Grandfather clocks

  • Wall clocks

  • Classic clocks

  • Shelf clocks

  • Novelty clocks


Special chapters on:


  • Clock types

  • History of clock making

  • Clocks from smaller clock makers

  • Leading clock makers

  • Glossary

  • Bibliography

  • Photo index
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The Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks offers collectors and dealers with a superbly illustrated and comprehensive guide to American clocks. Organized by clock type and category, this authoritative guide offers detailed entry descriptions and current market values, as well as being enhanced with more than 700 photographs including a 16-page color section). The Encyclopedia Of Antique American Clocks is an essential pictorial reference to this specialized category of nostalgic collectibles and includes informative chapters on clock types, the history of clock making, and collectible clocks from the smaller clock makers as well. A glossary, bibliography, photo index, and resources list also contribute to making The Encyclopedia Of Antique American Clocks thoroughly "user friendly" and highly recommended.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781440225345
  • Publisher: F+W Media
  • Publication date: 5/28/2004
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Edition number: 2
  • Pages: 368
  • Sales rank: 482,227
  • File size: 26 MB
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 4
Introduction 6
Chapter 1 An Overview of Clock Types 7
Chapter 2 Clocks Through Time 15
Chapter 3 Histories of Clock Manufacturers 26
Leading Manufacturers 26
Ansonia Clock Company 26
William L. Gilbert Clock Company 27
E. Ingraham Company 28
New Haven Clock Company 29
Seth Thomas Clock Company 31
Waterbury Clock Company 32
E. N. Welch Manufacturing Company 33
Welch, Spring & Company 34
Smaller Manufacturers 36
E. Howard Clock Company 36
Ithaca Calendar Clock Company 36
Joseph Ives 39
F. Kroeber Clock Company 39
Lux and Keebler 42
Eli Terry 42
Willard Brothers 43
Other Small Manufacturers 45
Chapter 4 Old Timers 46
Banjo 47
Grandfather 61
OG 67
Shelf 79
Chapter 5 Wall Clocks 90
Advertising 91
Calendar 97
Gallery 109
Octagon 111
Wall Regulator 118
Chapter 6 Classic Clocks 146
Crystal Regulator 147
Porcelain 154
Statue/Figural 167
Cabinet 179
Chapter 7 Shelf Clocks 180
Alarm 181
Black Mantel 191
Calendar 202
Carriage 213
Gothic 215
Mantel 228
Metal and Iron Front 241
Oak 248
Parlor 260
Chapter 8 Novelty Clocks 286
Wall 287
Shelf 293
Chapter 9 Foreign Clocks 320
Chapter 10 Useful Clock Information 346
Glossary 358
Bibliography 367
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