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 158
ws the back cover and edge of thecase ; and Fig. 144 the back cover raised, exhibiting the movement.The case is of brass, gilt and very finely chased. The front cover ispierced to receive a small glass, allowing the centre of the dial to beviewed without opening the cover. This style of glass, and… … Fig. 147. French astronomical watch. be an early instance of the application. The dial, also of brass, gilt,is very handsome. On looking at the movement (Fig. 144) a levercarrying two pins at one end and pointed at the other may beobserved. These two pins are of stiff bristle, and by shifting…
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