Heuer / Maurice - Europäische Pendeluhren - Dekorative Instrumente der Zeitmessung

Heuer, Peter / Maurice, Klaus: European pendulum clocks. Decorative instruments of timekeeping
Munich: Callwey, 1988
ISBN 3-7667-0858-9

Comprehensive overview of the history of the pendulum clock in Europe. The text section deals with the development from clock to pendulum clock, construction forms and stylistic characteristics, ornamental engravings as design models, the division of labour between the craftsmen involved and contemporary literary criticism of pendulums. The illustrated section documents pendulums and floor clocks from England, France, Holland, Sweden and the German-speaking regions using numerous, sometimes large-format illustrations and detailed photographs.

In addition to the classic longcase and mantel clocks, rare special forms such as saw clocks and picture clocks are also included.

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