THE LONGCASE CLOCK [Revised Edition] (tall-case clock, grandfather clock, floor clock)

Tom Robinson

Published by Antique Collectors' Club, 1995

About this Item

8 3/4" x 11", 495 pp., royal blue cloth with debossed gilt titling to front board and spine, in illustrated dust jacket. Fine condition with just a few minor corner bumps; otherwise New inside and out. Dust jacket is Near Fine with the same minor bumping and some light surface rubbing, with a few faint light scratches on the back panel; otherwise Fine (see photo enlarged: a nice jacket actually). "The Longcase clock is arguably the most interesting and at the same time useful antique available to the collector. This is the most detailed and copiously illustrated book yet written on the subject. This completely revised edition, with new illustrations and a substantially rewritten text with recent findings, is an important reference that explains how the Longcase clock is almost unique in blending fine examples of cabinet work and clock mechanism in one piece. The large number of photographs on specific aspects of the mechanisms and case designs, together with an unpadded text, make the book readily understandable. Some of the more difficult mechanisms are further clarified by line drawings. The range of cabinet work and the evolution of clockwork over the 150 years covered is immense. It comprehensively illustrates the wide choices available while drawing attention to the many pitfalls which the practical nature of this important reference will help collectors avoid." - publisher. Seller Inventory # 01971v

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE LONGCASE CLOCK [Revised Edition] (...

Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club

Publication Date: 1995

Binding: Oversized Hardcover

Condition: Fine