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 448
curedthe Three Graces for 101,000francs. His son, who is thepresent owner, has, it is said,refused an offer of over amillion francs for the treasure, which, in accordance with the wishof his father, he will bequeath to the French nation. Negress-Head Clock.—Among the eccentricities of… … Fig. 562. 434 Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers. being denoted in the other eye in a similar way. By closing theeyelids the figures may be rendered invisible. Rolling Clock.—This ingenious device appears to have beenpatented by that universal genius the Marquess of Worcester, in1661 (No.…
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