Автор: Rick Ortenburger Название: Black Forest Clocks ISBN: 088740300X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780887403002 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 88320.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: The art of tracking time has been evidenced for over 300 years in the Black Forest area of Germany. Cuckoo and singing bird clocks, early glass bell, trumpeter, Jockele, animation, and picture frame clocks all have in the Black Forest area by skilled clockmakers who have transformed the function of time into a true form of art through their clocks. Rick Ortenburgers important new study traces the development of this fascinating Black Forest clock industry between about 1700 and 1930. He provides useful information that will meet the collectors need and increase the appreciation of the beautiful craft these clocks represent. Photographs in color and black and white of 600 different examples make the industrys evolution from early cottage farm houses to the later development of factories come to life.
Автор: Derek Roberts Название: Carriage and Other Traveling Clocks ISBN: 0887404545 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780887404542 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 110100.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The beauty of carriage clocks and their accompanying cases is an integral part of their design, but one aspect-their intricate movements-also displays solutions to mechanical problems that only the genius designer could solve. In this major new work by an expert clock historian and restorer, the reader will find over 400 exquisite color and 285 black-and-white photographs of hundreds of traveling clocks, as well as the explanations of all the major designers work from the 17th century forward. Special chapters present the work of noted clockmakers Breguet, Garnier, Vulliamy, Cole, Frodsham, McCabe, Dent, white and more. Swiss, Austrian, French, English, and a few American traveling clocks are included. Since these clocks were technically advanced, scientific instruments of their day, they first were made for royal and wealthy patrons with the finest gilt, porcelain enamel, and jeweled materials. The book displays these fantastically beautiful works of art-miniature clocks as well as full-size ones-and more common popular styles available today.
Название: Finest French Pendulum Clocks, The ISBN: 885961080X ISBN-13(EAN): 9788859610809 Издательство: ACC-distribution titles Рейтинг: Цена: 72600.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This book aims to present an illustrated vision in the history of French pendulum-clocks, between the time of Louis XIV and the Empire, through their stylistic evolution. It is far from easy to distinguish between a real 18th-century clock and a 19th-century imitation, properly estimating its commercial value, to which contribute the beauty of the decoration, the quality of materials, the presence of the original clockwork, the state of conservation, the rarity of the piece and its artistry. In this book, addressed to both collectors and all lovers of the decorative arts, Giacomo and Aur lie Wannenes analyze hundreds of elegant French pendulum-clocks of different value and appearance, highlighting qualities and defects, with the aim of offering a wide and comprehensive repertoire of this antiques genre and at the same time to enrich the knowledge base of those who for the first time approach it.
Автор: Derek Roberts Название: Precision Pendulum Clocks: The 300-year Quest for Accurate Timekeeping in England ISBN: 0764316362 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764316364 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 88320.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: Connoisseurs, collectors, and technicians will be the audience for this handsome, oversize (9.25x12<">) volume on the history of clocks, mainly in England. Roberts, who makes and restores clocks, has written chapters on the Royal Observatory; solar, mean solar and the equation of time; compensated p
Автор: Larry Green Название: Carving Comic Clocks ISBN: 088740846X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780887408465 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 14510.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: Time will fly when you open the pages of Carving Comic Clocks. In fact, youll find yourself whitt-ling away the hours carving Larry and Mikes whimsical creations. The book features 10 clock patterns carved in the relief style from 3/4" wood. Larrys step-by-step instructions illustrated with full-color photos will lead you through carving a delightful Dancing Clock, a noble Wood Spirit Clock, and a humorous Wood Worker Clock. Other patterns include a Sir Night Clock, a Nice Clock, a Cholesterol Alarm Clock, A Mantle Clock, Mr. Sunshine Clock, a Santa Clock, and a Grandfather Clock. The Wood Worker clock placed first in the most humorous clock category in the 1994 Klockkit, Create a Clock contest. A pictorial gallery is included.
Название: French Bronze Clocks 1700-1830 ISBN: 0764309439 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764309434 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 99210.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: These pendulum clocks not only tell time but also depict magnificent bronze and gilded sculptures which more or less relate to time, especially of Greek and Roman mythology, American Indian or African origin, and inhabitants of exotic countries. The author explains the underlying stories and scenes of everyday life in panels which represent the new, post-revolutionary era of the middle class in 19th century France.
Казахстан, 010000 г. Астана, проспект Туран 43/5, НП2 (офис 2) ТОО "Логобук" Тел:+7 707 857-29-98 ,+7(7172) 65-23-70 www.logobook.kz
