The Elements of Clock and Watch-work - Adapted to Practice in Two Essays
Cumming (Alexander)
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[8] pp, 192 pages, 1 page errata, 16 engraved plates, [14] page index, published by author, 1st and only edition, 1766. Page size 10 x 8 inches. Alexander Cumming was a well-respected 18th century watchmaker. The first essay ? An Essay Towards the Improvement of Clock-work ? deals with pendulum design including temperature compensation, the use of oil and the design of recoil and deadbeat escapements. The second essay ? An Essay Towards the Improvement of Watch-work ? deals with the design of watch main springs, balances and balance springs. A very good copy, first two pages slightly foxed, other pages in very clean condition, the plates in even better condition. Full leather binding, re-bound many years ago with new spine (which has blind tooling and a red lettering piece), the boards with the original leather covering laid down. Seller Inventory # K5204
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Publisher: Published By Author, London
Publication Date: 1766
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