Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks, Second Edition [Paperback]

C H Wendel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks | Publication Date: May 28, 2004

From old schoolhouse clocks to stately grandfather clocks, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks presents the most comprehensive guide to America's clocks.

More than 700 photographs of clocks include detailed descriptions and current market values. The clocks are presented in an easy-to-follow format organized by clock type. Also included is information about the major clock manufacturers, and overview of clock types and a brief history of clock making.

Arranged by clock type, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks includes:

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  Grandfather clocks
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  Wall clocks
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  Classic clocks
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  Shelf clocks
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  Novelty clocks

Special chapters on:

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  Clock types
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  History of clock making
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  Clocks from smaller clock makers
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  Leading clock makers
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  Glossary
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  Bibliography
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  Photo index

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 2 edition (May 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873498070
• ISBN-13: 978-0873498074
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #906,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clock types, history of clock making, and collectible clocks, July 3, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks (Paperback)

The Encyclopedia Of Antique American Clocks offers collectors and dealers with a superbly illustrated and comprehensive guide to American clocks. Organized by clock type and category, this authoritative guide offers detailed entry descriptions and current market values, as well as being enhanced with more than 700 photographs including a 16-page color section). The Encyclopedia Of Antique American Clocks is an essential pictorial reference to this specialized category of nostalgic collectibles and includes informative chapters on clock types, the history of clock making, and collectible clocks from the smaller clock makers as well. A glossary, bibliography, photo index, and resources list also contribute to making The Encyclopedia Of Antique American Clocks thoroughly "user friendly" and highly recommended.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible!, September 3, 2008

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codeyellow "codeyellow" (Bronx, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks, Second Edition (Paperback)

This book is filled with GROSS inaccuracies,period!There is a page of Sessions black box clocks described as metal case,are in fact wood.Phiney walker is Phiney wallace.The descriptions are very vague,and mostly innacurate.And there is much more,and worse!Don't do it!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful Reference Encyclopedia for Clock Collectors, October 31, 2001

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks (Paperback)

Brand new, year 2001 encyclopedia for clock enthusiasts. It features 352 pages and more than 700 black and white photos and a special full color section. There's plenty of informative text with data on clock types, clock making, leading clock makers, clock histories, wall and classic clocks, shelf clocks and novelty clocks. The pictures provided are large and sharp, making identification easy. Clock lovers will find this a useful work.