Black Forest Clocks by Rick Ortenburger-image
Black Forest Clocks by Rick Ortenburger-image
Black Forest Clocks by Rick Ortenburger-image
Black Forest Clocks by Rick Ortenburger-image
Black Forest Clocks by Rick Ortenburger-image
Black Forest Clocks by Rick Ortenburger-image

Black Forest Clocks by Rick Ortenburger

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Format: Hardcover ISBN-13: 9780887403002 Number of Volumes: 1 vol. Dewey Decimal: 681.1/13 Topic: Europe / Germany, Clocks & Watches, Antiques & Collectibles, History Publication Year: 1997 Book Title: Black Forest Clocks Item Height: 9.5 In. Intended Audience: Trade Language: English Item Length: 11 In. Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, The Limited brand: Schiffer Publishing, The Limited Dewey Edition: 20 Item Width: 8.5 In. Item Weight: 71.2 Oz Synopsis: The art of tracking time has been evidenced for over 300 years in the Black Forest area of Germany. Cuckoo and singing bird clocks, early glass bell, trumpeter, Jockele, animation, and picture frame clocks all have in the Black Forest area by skilled clockmakers who have transformed the function of time into a true form of art through their clocks. Rick Ortenburger's important new study traces the development of this fascinating Black Forest clock industry between about 1700 and 1930. He provides useful information that will meet the collectors' need and increase the appreciation of the beautiful craft these clocks represent. Photographs in color and black and white of 600 different examples make the industry's evolution from early cottage farm houses to the later development of factories come to life., The art of tracking time has been evidenced for over 300 years in the Black Forest area of Germany. Cuckoo and singing bird clocks, early glass bell, trumpeter, Jockele, animation, and picture frame clocks all have in the Black Forest area by skilled clockmakers who have transformed the function of time into a true form of art through their clocks.Rick Ortenburger's important new study traces the development of this fascinating Black Forest clock industry between about 1700 and 1930. He provides useful information that will meet the collectors' need and increase the appreciation of the beautiful craft these clocks represent. Photographs in color and black and white of 600 different examples make the industry's evolution from early cottage farm houses to the later development of factories come to life., Over 600 Black Forest clocks are illustrated in this important horological study. The art of tracking time has been evidenced for over 300 years in the Black Forest area of Germany. Cuckoo and singing bird clocks, early glass bell, trumpeter, Jockele, animation, and picture frame clocks all have in the Black Forest area by skilled clockmakers who have transformed the function of time into a true form of art through their clocks. Author Rick Ortenburger's important study here traces the development of this fascinating Black Forest clock industry between about 1700 and 1930. He provides useful information that will meet the collectors' need and increase the appreciation of the beautiful craft these clocks represent. Photographs in color and black and white of 600 different examples make the industry's evolution from early cottage farm houses to the later development of factories come to life. LCCN: 90-063797 Number of Pages: 300 pages gtin13: 9780887403002 Author: Rick Ortenburger ISBN-10: 088740300X LC Classification Number: NK7495.G4O77 1991 Illustrator: Yes

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