A Complete History of English Clock and Watch Makers - Including an in Depth Encyclopaedia of Watch and Clock Parts

Book excerpt: English clock and watch makers were at the very forefront of design and manufacture throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth century. This is a fascinating guide to the works of art they created and the men who made them with a glossary of terms connected to horology. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.