New Precision Pendulum Clocks – The Quest for Accurate Timekeeping by Derek Roberts

This beautiful book relates the incredible story of how leaking clockmakers, primarily of England, struggled with the accuracy of timekeeping for over 300 years. A remarkably thorough yet concise text, by several of today’s leding horologists, is accompanied by nearly 300 stunning photographs of clocks, which demonstrate each fascinating developement. From museums of international significance. as well as private collections worldwide, the best examples of each new invention to establish accurate timekeepers is illustrated and recorded here. 221 Pages. Size is 8-1/2″ x 11″. Hard Cover.