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 452
fan. On a continuation of the joint of the fan is a pinionactuated by a rack in connection with a snail-shaped cam, whichcauses the fan to gradually open as the hours progress, and thensuddenly close. French Clocks and Cases in the French Style, etc. 437 Suspended Bird Cage.—This, from the Schloss… … Fig. 567.—Negress-head cock at Buckingham Palace. plinth which is adorned with oval enamels of scenery in the Swissstyle. In niches at the corners are fine statuettes of Sevres biscuit.At the completion of each hour the birds move, flutter and trill a sortof duet, their actions and notes being…
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