Old clocks and watches & their makers, being an historical and descriptive account of the different styles of clocks and watches of the past, in England and abroad, to which is added a list of ten thousand makers (1904)
Britten, F. J. (Frederick James), 1843-1913 · London, B. T. Batsford · leaf 100
in the hour. Fig. 80 shows a primitive table timepiece which was formerly inthe collection of Baron Pichon and now belongs to Mr. AlbertSchloss. The drum-shaped case of brass gilt is engraved in theRenaissance style, and measures 5J in. across. On the bottomis stamped in a scroll N. Plantart. A… … Fig. 82. It has no fusee. It fits into an engraved metal box, having a hingedcover. The date of production is stated to be 1530. Among the collection of Prince SoltykofF was the square tableclock shown in Fig. 81. The sides are of bronze gilt, very finelyengraved with allegorical subjects.…
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