Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers.

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Antique clocks and watches fine, large reference book. Eighth edition by Cecil Clutton and the late G.H. Baillie and C.A. Ilbert. Revised and enlarged by Cecil Clutton.
Published by Eyre Methuen - London in association with E. & F.N. Spon Ltd - London. ISBN 0 413 28700 9
277 x 220 x 50mm (10 7/8 x 8 1/2 x 2 inches) Contents and dustwrapper in very good condition.

A historical and descriptive account of the different styles of clocks and watches of the past in England and abroad, with a list of nearly fourteen thousand makers.

The standard work on horological history. The previous edition, published in 1956, virtually rewritten and completely re-illustrated, remains incomparably the finest general history of its subject; a reliable tool of trade for dealers, an essential guide for those starting to collect, and the most authoritative general reference work for the experienced collector. Including a glossary of technical terms, a detailed bibliography, a list of British hallmarks, and a full index.

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