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 403
Fig. 503. Fig. 504. Towards the end of the seventeenth century decorative art inFrance underwent a remarkable change, and cases of Pendules c c 2 388 Old Clocks and ]]^atchcs and tlicir Makers. dappartement, or chamber clocks, were produced in harmony withthe extravagant demand for more sumptuous… … Fig. 505. Eminent artists and designers vied with each other in ministering tothe pronounced taste for novelty of form and style. J. Berain,Jacques Caffieri, BouUe and Marot were among the most noted ofthose engaged in horological coverings. As will hz seen, some of the Fycnch Clocks and Cm^cs in…
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