2098 - The Musical Clock, Musical & Automaton Clocks & Watches

This book deals with the various types of musical clocks, their stylesand mechanisms, describing how they differ from chiming clocks, as well as discussing the tunes played and the composers who wrote music specially for them. Automaton clocks, which are often associated with musical work, are also included, as are those masterpieces of miniaturisation musical and automaton watches. There is an extensive list of clockmakers worldwide who are known for have made musical clocks, and in many instances far more biographical information is given than has appeared in print before. 315 illustrations & 99 diagrams, hardback with full colour dust jacket.

356 pages

Edition : 1995