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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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