In this historical overview of the various styles of American shelf and wall clocks covers the centuries, clock enthusiast and author Robert W. D. Ball captures in photographs (both color and black & white) and text the important contribution made by American clockmakers to the history of the American colonies and the U.S. The original owners of these clocks were interested as much in how they looked as in how they told time, so they are quite attractive and are good examples of the cabinet maker's art. The collector can acquire the majority of these beautiful clocks at relatively fair and modest prices, which makes them popular. He spans the centuries of American clockmaking not only by individual name and maker but with illustrations of the countless styles that were incorporated into the cabinet maker's art, showing how clock owners were interested not only in time-keeping accuracy but also the individuality of design. The illustrations, which encompass about 2,000 clocks from auction houses, museums, and private collections, are accompanied by an informative caption, and the value guide offers additional assistance for the serious buyer and collector. In illustrating the early growth of the clock making industry in the United States, Mr. Ball has captured an important part of our history.

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American Shelf and Wall Clocks: A Pictorial History for Collectors