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 nearly twelve thousand makers (1922)
Britten, F. J. (Frederick James), 1843-1913, Britten, Annie · London : E. & F. N. Spon · leaf 471
ated both as ornaments and timekeepers. An examplein the best style, with well-chased gilt fauns as supporters, andsurmounted by an eagle holding a ring by which the clock could belifted, is shown in Fig. 595. It strikes the hours and quarters, andthe striking may be repeated at pleasure by pulling… … Fig. 600.—Dial of Glass Plate Clock. is enclosed by the base, is shown in Fig. 596. It dates from 1806-10and has but one hand, which may be set by turning one of the littleornaments standing up from the lower part of the case. The bandaround the dial is pierced to a pretty design. It strikes the…
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