Finding and Restoring Longcase Clocks

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Finding and Restoring Long Case Clocks is essential reading for anyone interested in buying and restoring a long case clock. Experienced readers will be able to undertake most of the restoration work themselves, but for the novice the basic principles are explained and advice on seeking professional help is given.

TOPICS:

•The working of the clock
•Restoring the clock case, dial and hands
•Clock maintenance
•Finding a professional horologist
•Step-by-step restoration project

AUTHOR:
Anthony Ells is a member of the British Horological Institute and has been actively involved in horology for many years, originally as a hobby while working in the instrumentation and monitoring equipment area of the aerospace industry. He established his own horological repair and restoration business in 1991.

REVIEWS:
‘Very timely and comprehensive guide, well detailed and illustrated’. Inside Antiques

‘An authoritative and interesting book which will be of interest to clockmen at all levels’. Horological Journal

‘An excellent book, produced to a very high standard’. www.clocksmagazine.com

ILLUSTRATIONS
186 b/w
20 colour photographs

ISBN: 9781847971357
Author: ELLS ANTHONY
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 20/12/2009
RRP: $54.99
Pages: 152
Dimension: 246mm X 189mm
Imprint: Crowood Press