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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LCCN: 90-063797 Number of Volumes: 1 vol. Dewey Decimal: 681.1/13 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. Author: Rick Ortenburger Topic: Europe / Germany, Clocks & Watches, Antiques & Collectibles, History Book Title: Black Forest Clocks ISBN-10: 088740300X Item Height: 9.5 In. Dewey Edition: 20 brand: Schiffer Publishing, The Limited gtin13: 9780887403002 Item Weight: 71.2 Oz Number of Pages: 300 pages Intended Audience: Trade Illustrator: Yes Language: English Item Length: 11 In. Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, The Limited Item Width: 8.5 In. ISBN-13: 9780887403002 Format: Hardcover LC Classification Number: NK7495.G4O77 1991 Publication Year: 1997

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