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Rare and Unusual Black Forest Clocks
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Price: $89.99
Justin J. Miller

Book Details
ISBN:  9780764340918
Size:  9 x 12
Illustrations:  721 color photos
Pages:  304
Availability:  Now Available
Binding: Hard Cover

Book Description
The creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship represented by the clocks from Germany's Black Forest region are well covered in this definitive guide. English-speaking horologists receive comprehensive information and insights that have heretofore been available only in German. Over 700 striking images showcase the finest examples of clocks made in the region. The text provides much needed information on preeminent clockmakers Johann Baptist Beha and Emilian Wehrle, which place this among the best comprehensive single volumes ever produced in any language. This work also explains the various mechanisms and guides collectors and others trying to identify individual clocks by type, production era, and maker. The engaging text vividly brings to life the rich, romantic history of families and entire communities of craftsmen cooperating to create these unique timepieces, which have drawn increasing numbers of enthusiasts to the excitement of Black Forest horology.



Quotes:

Fortunat Mueller-Maerki, Sussex NJ - Board Member NAWCC / Editor & Publisher of BHM (July 2012)
"Justin Miller... has now created what unquestionably is the most thorough and comprehensive book on the subject that exists in any language. “Rare and Unusual Black Forest Clocks” fills a big void in the English language horological literature. There really is not much else out there on the subject. That alone makes the book very useful; beyond that, the book is very good because the author is knowledgable, has been conscientious in his research and has secured the help of the top experts in the field. But what made the book such a pleasure to read is that these rare ‘Schwarzwalduhren’ are such enjoyable horological historic objects to study and to look at, and thus the book is likely to appeal to many clock collectors beyond those specializing in its rather specific subject matter."


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