Watch and Clock Escapements - A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account of the Origi and Evolution of the Escapement in Horology
Author | : Anon. |
Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2017-08-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781473339569 |
ISBN-13 | : 1473339561 |
Rating | : 4/5 (561 Downloads) |
Download or read book Watch and Clock Escapements - A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account of the Origi and Evolution of the Escapement in Horology written by Anon. and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-08-25 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete study of escapements in watchmaking, as well as a short account of the history and development of the escapement in horology. With helpful diagrams and a wealth of fascinating information, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in clockmaking and horology in general. Contents include: "The Detaches Lever Escapement", "The Cylinder Escapement", "The Chronometer Escapement", "History of Escapements", and "Putting in a New Cylinder". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1904.