The French Marble Clock A Guide For Buyers, Collectors And Rest. 9780719802300
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Product detailsFormat:HardbackLanguag...e of text:EnglishIsbn-13:9780719802300, 978-0719802300Author:Nicolas M. ThorpePublisher:The Crowood Press LtdImprint:NAG PressPublication date:1998-11-01Pages:288Product dimensions:178mm (w) x 246mm (h) x 28mm (d)
OverviewThe French Marble Clock is the first complete book on the subject, written by Nicolas Thorpe, who is an enthusiastic collector. The opening chapters reveal the history of the marble clock along with new information about their origins and makers. The author then takes a detailed look at the famous pendule de Paris movement that is found in many French mantle clocks from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Sound and sensible advice is given about examining, dating, and buying, together with a clear explanation of the function of parts of the movement. This is essential reading for those wishing to restore timepieces or clocks with striking movements. The chapters on restoration and clock case styles are all clearly illustrated.About WorderyWordery is one of the UK's largest online booksellers. With millions of satisfied customers who enjoy low prices on a huge range of books, we offer a reliable and trusted service and consistently receive excellent feedback.We offer a huge range of over 8 million books; bestsellers, children's books, cheap paperbacks, baby books, special edition hardbacks, and textbooks. All our books are dispatched from the UK. Wordery offers Free Delivery on all UK orders, and competitively priced international delivery.#HappyReading Why should you use Wordery Specialist We find rare books for you
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The French Marble Clock A Guide for Buyers, Collectors and Restorers with Hints on Dating and a List by Nicolas M. Thorpe 9780719802300 (Hardback, 1998)
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Product details
Format:Hardback
Language of text:English
Isbn-13:9780719802300, 978-0719802300
Author:Nicolas M. Thorpe
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint:NAG Press
Publication date:1998-11-01
Pages:288
Product dimensions:178mm (w) x 246mm (h) x 28mm (d)
Overview
The French Marble Clock is the first complete book on the subject, written by Nicolas Thorpe, who is an enthusiastic collector. The opening chapters reveal the history of the marble clock along with new information about their origins and makers. The author then takes a detailed look at the famous pendule de Paris movement that is found in many French mantle clocks from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Sound and sensible advice is given about examining, dating, and buying, together with a clear explanation of the function of parts of the movement. This is essential reading for those wishing to restore timepieces or clocks with striking movements. The chapters on restoration and clock case styles are all clearly illustrated.
About Wordery
Wordery is one of the UK's largest online booksellers. With millions of satisfied customers who enjoy low prices on a huge range of books, we offer a reliable and trusted service and consistently receive excellent feedback.We offer a huge range of over 8 million books; bestsellers, children's books, cheap paperbacks, baby books, special edition hardbacks, and textbooks. All our books are dispatched from the UK. Wordery offers Free Delivery on all UK orders, and competitively priced international delivery.#HappyReading