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

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