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Early English Clocks
Percy G. Dawson, C.B.Drover and D.W.Parkes
This fine book covering the story of English horology into the first decade of the 18th century will be welcomed by horologists for it is written by three acknowledged experts in the fields of clock cases, horological history and clock movements respectively. It is rare that top practical men, who have between them handled thousands of examples and whose joint historical experience stretches well over a century, can be persuaded to provide so lucidly the distillation of their knowledge.
The major importance of this book lies in the minute examination of the work and evolution in the thinking of the clockmakers. Some 800 fine photographs (many of them details of the mechanisms), thirty-six colour plates and the careful descriptions provide not only an unrivalled catalogue of the work of the earlier makers, but also place their work within a carefully defined chain of development.
By this means the evolution of clocks is made easier to understand while at the same time there is a clear basis for comparing other clocks encountered. Certainly the reader will sharpen his awareness of what to look for in a clock; the odd mark, stopped hole, adapted or ‘married’ piece will be more readily identified and the clock’s previous history thus more readily understood.
The book breaks new ground too in the discussion of methods of production, the use of batch production and the degree of uniformity among influential makers. This book is a worthy companion to the other specialist books on horology published by the Antique Collectors’ Club, and is bound to become the standard work of reference on English horology up to the beginning of the 18th century.
Fine book covering the story of English horology into the first decade of the 18th century.
Written by three acknowledged experts whose experiences stretch well over a century.
Examines the work and evolution in the thinking of the clockmakers. 800 fine photographs, 36 colour plates and carful descriptions.
Breaks new ground in the discussion of methods of production, the use of batch production and the degree of uniformity among influential makers.
Bound to become the standard work of reference on English horology up to the beginning of the 18th century.
The Authors
Percy Dawson
The late Percy Dawson entered the family business which specialised in the restoration of clock cases. After service during the Second World War, he returned to his business and later acquired another dealing in antique clocks, which he continued until his retirement. In 1952 he was responsible for the domestic clock section of the British Clockmakers’ Heritage Exhibition at the Science Museum.
Over the years he contributed numerous articles on antique clocks and was the first editor of the journal of the Antiquarian Horological Society, of which he was also a founder member.
Charles Drover has been interested in clocks and watches ever since he can remember. During the war he bought a copy of Britten’s 6th Edition and from then on began to specialise in pre-pendulum clocks with a special inclination towards English, Flemish and French clocks. He was founder member of the Antiquarian Horological Society and a contributor to its journal. He has been Chairman since 1970. He is a liveryman of the Clockmaker’s Company and a member of their Collections Committee.
Daniel Parkes learned the practical side of the clockmakers’ trade under the watchful eye of his grandfather during the 1930s when as a young man he cleaned and mended the ‘Tulip’ and the ‘Sussex’ Tompions. After service with the R.A.F during the war, he became a journeyman and later a partner in a firm specialising in the restoration of antique clockwork.
He is a liveryman of the Clockmakers’ Company and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce. Like his co-authors he is a founder member of the Antiquarian Horological Society.
Specifications
Size: 279 x 216 mm
Pages: 552
Illustrations: 36 col. 800 b&w
ISBN: 0 902028 59 6
Price: $89.50
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