The Arthur Negus Guide to English Clocks - Hardcover

David Barker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0600331989 ISBN 13: 9780600331988

Publisher: Hamlyn, 1980

Synopsis

This comprehensive hardback guide to English Clocks (The Arthur Negus Guide to English Clocks) was published in 1980 with dustjacket by Hamlyn, 192pp, ISBN 0600331989. Arthur Negus (29 March 1903 – 5 April 1985), the consultant editor and provider of the foreword, is well renowned in the antiques world - his family has a long history in the business and Arthur himself began running the family business at 17 when his father died; from 1979 - 1983 he appeared on the Antiques Roadshow. This book is a devoted study of the field of English clocks, written by David Barker, who has years of experience as a restorer of old clocks (he was educated at the art colleges of Wakefield and Leeds and his association with clocks began as a compelling interest in restoration: he was professionally restoring clocks since 1963). It tells the history of the English clockmaking industry, with examples of the main styles found in the last four hundred years, and explains simply the major mechanical innovations in clock design over that period. The author's knowledge of restoration allows him to discuss in detail the working methods of the old clockmakers, the tools and the metals they used, and the kind of solution they employed in the design of each clock movement. The result of this intimate knowledge is to teach the reader to how to recognise the qualities of a clock, both as an objet d'art and as a machine; to appreciate whether it has been restored well or badly, whether it needs expensive repairs or is fundamentally sound. Contents: Foreword by Arthur Negus; Introduction; 1. Clocks and horological terms; 2. The clock movement; 3. Dials and Hands; 4. Clock Cases; 5. Lantern Clocks; 6. Long-case Clocks; 7. Bracket Clocks; 8. Wall clocks; 9. Mass-produced and novely clocks; 10. Some notable clockmakers; 11. Buying and restoring clocks; Index; Acknowledgements. Illustrated. Indexed. Back Cover Photograph: Lantern clock by John Peacock and Henry Stevens, 1682

Edition details

• Publisher: Hamlyn
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0600331989
• ISBN 13: 9780600331988
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192
• Editor: Arthur Negus