The classic history of the pocket watch, illustrated with over 900 photos. The development is clearly shown in hundreds of clear photos, while the text explains the mechanisms and manufacturers. Included are pocket watches of international origins dating from about 1150 to the present, with discussions of watch movements, escapements, striking movements, dials, and cases, and a current price guide.
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The classic history of the pocket watch, illustrated with over 900 photos. The development is clearly shown in hundreds of clear photos, while the text explains the mechanisms and manufacturers. Included are pocket watches of international origins dating from about 1150 to the present, with discussions of watch movements, escapements, striking movements, dials, and cases, and a current price guide.
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Add this copy of Pocket Watches: From the Pendant Watch to the to cart. $6.46, good condition, Sold by KuleliBooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Schiffer Publishing.
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Good. The book may have minor cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent). The book may have some highlights/notes/underlined pages-Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return.
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Like New in Very Good jacket. Size: 9x1x12; A 1" tear to rear panel of dustjacket; now in protective sleeve. Historically and visually, this is the most exciting volume on pocket watches that every has been compiled. 915 photographs of old and newer styles show the development clearly, and the text explains the mechanisms and manufacturers. The chapters present detailed discussions of watch movements, escapements, striking movements, dials, and cases. Then, a chronological organization of examples shows pocket watches of international origins dating from about 1150 to the present models.
Add this copy of Pocket Watches: From the Pendant Watch to the to cart. $109.99, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Schiffer Pub Ltd.