Book 1,497 – Lot of 2 clock books

Description

Up for sale are 2 clock books:
Clocks in Color
and
The Lure of the Clock
.
This lot includes:
·
Clocks in Color
by Andrew Nicholls. All clock enthusiasts, from the beginning collector to the seasoned dealer will discover much essential information and hours of pleasure in this new volume of the Macmillan Collectors Series. This book combines superb, full-color illustrations with a detailed text and notes to provide a treasury of the most innovative and beautiful clocks from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, France, England, the United States, Japan, and China. Specific examples include the ultimate decorative metalwork, the silver-and-gilt-cased clock by Adriaen Van den Bergh, the magnificent veneer work of Roger Dunster and the 8-day longcase clock that remained essentially unchanged for 150 years. This book is an indispensable reference that you will return to again and again for facts and enjoyment. 204 pages. Hard cover with jacket. Copyright 1975. Excellent condition.
·
The Lure of The Clock
2
nd
Edition by D.W. Hering, Ph.D., LL.D. This book is an account of the James Arthur clock and watch collection at the New York University. James Arthur was a distinguished horologist. Dr. Herring describes the Arthur collection, telling how, in 1927, it became the basis for probably the first Horological museum in the country. This is an extensive collection, documented in this hard cover book, printed on quality paper and will be an addition to any collection of Horological books. This is 121 pages of good reading. Copyright 1963. Excellent condition. – Book 1,497