Carriage Clocks: Their History And Development
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few objects in the decorative arts so elegantly unite mechanical ingenuity with artistic craftsmanship as the carriage clock — a portable timepiece born from the demands of 19th-century travel and refined into one of the most coveted collector's items of the Victorian era. Carriage Clocks: Their History and Development by Charles Allix is the definitive reference on the subject, chronicling the full arc of the carriage clock's evolution from its origins in revolutionary France to its flourishing production in the workshops of Paris and the wider European market. With photography by Percy Borden illustrating the extraordinary variety of cases, escapements, and complications, this authoritative volume presents both a technical and aesthetic survey of the form, making it an indispensable resource for serious collectors and horological enthusiasts alike. Allix brings meticulous scholarship to bear on a subject that sits at the crossroads of industrial history, fine art, and timekeeping science, detailing the key makers, their signatures, and the identifying characteristics that distinguish a rare masterpiece from a standard travel clock. The book's comprehensive approach — covering everything from enamel panelled cases to repeating and grande sonnerie movements — cements its status as the benchmark text in carriage clock literature. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a newcomer captivated by the glint of a brass handle, this volume will irrevocably change how you look at the humble clock on a mantelpiece.
Author: Charles Allix
Format: Hardback
Published: 1989, Antique Collectors' Club
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few objects in the decorative arts so elegantly unite mechanical ingenuity with artistic craftsmanship as the carriage clock — a portable timepiece born from the demands of 19th-century travel and refined into one of the most coveted collector's items of the Victorian era. Carriage Clocks: Their History and Development by Charles Allix is the definitive reference on the subject, chronicling the full arc of the carriage clock's evolution from its origins in revolutionary France to its flourishing production in the workshops of Paris and the wider European market. With photography by Percy Borden illustrating the extraordinary variety of cases, escapements, and complications, this authoritative volume presents both a technical and aesthetic survey of the form, making it an indispensable resource for serious collectors and horological enthusiasts alike. Allix brings meticulous scholarship to bear on a subject that sits at the crossroads of industrial history, fine art, and timekeeping science, detailing the key makers, their signatures, and the identifying characteristics that distinguish a rare masterpiece from a standard travel clock. The book's comprehensive approach — covering everything from enamel panelled cases to repeating and grande sonnerie movements — cements its status as the benchmark text in carriage clock literature. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a newcomer captivated by the glint of a brass handle, this volume will irrevocably change how you look at the humble clock on a mantelpiece.