Maintaining Longcase Clocks: An Owner's Guide to Maintenance, Restoration and Conservation

Maintaining Longcase Clocks: An Owner's Guide to Maintenance, Restoration and Conservation by JORDAN AUSTIN BARNES NIGEL


ISBN
9781847975218
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
192
Dimensions
189 x 246 x 20mm

Longcase clocks were individually hand-made during the golden age of change that took place between the late seventeenth and mid-nineteenth centuries. Longcase clocks with their seventeenth century clock-making technology were innovative and incorporated an accurate pendulum clock within an attractive piece of domestic furnishing. The authors provide detailed information about how longcase clocks work and how they are made. The also cover the theory and the 'best practice' practical steps that are required in longcase clock maintenance, restoration and conservation. Outlines the history and horological development of longcase clocks Describes how longcase clocks can be dated Considers materials, tools and equipment Examines the movement and the associated simple, and more difficult, workshop procedures Covers maintenance and effective repairs Explains the more difficult woodwork procedures AUTHOR: Nigel Barnes runs an antique restoration business with his partner in the west of Ireland. He is a member of the Antiquarian Horological Society and describes himself as an enthusiastic amateur horologist, relying on his engineering background and a family history in clock making that stretches back to the eighteenth century. Austin Jordan inherited the family fascination for horology from his father, Michael, who was a fourth generation watch and clockmaker. Austin spent three years of study at the Irish-Swiss Institute of Horology in Dublin and was awarded professional membership status by the British Horological Institute in 2009. He continues to provide a clock restoration service in Kildare, Ireland. SELLING POINTS: Clearly written and essential reading for all longcase clock owners and for aspiring clock repairs A wide range of practical workshop procedures and repair work are described 300 colour photographs
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