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 487
excellent character of his work, which this example quitejustifies. The hands will bear examination, the corner pieces andarch ornaments are of good design, well chased and water gilt; but 472 Old Clocks and ]Vatches and their Makers. the most remarkable feature is the position of the winding… … Fig. 614.—Rotating Moon Dial of Halifax Clock by Thos. Ogden,about 1750, see p. 464. were added at the back of the movement to bring the winding squaresdown to the required position. About 1780 silvered dials shorn of all decorative engraving weresometimes used, and at the same period dials of iron…
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