Longcase clock reference book

Glenbryde stunning grandfather clocks, longcase clocks. A longcase clock, also tallcase clock, floor clock, or grandfather clock, is a tall, freestanding, weightdriven pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower, or waist of the case. The longcase clock reference book by robey john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The longcase or grandfather clock is arguably the most interesting and at the same time most useful antique available to the collector and this is the most detailed. W e specialize in antique mercury barometers, antique longcase or grandfather or tallcase clocks, and antique.

The longcase clock reference book, john robey, ashbourne. The clock that i will use to explain the process is a mahogany cased veneered, brass dial, musical longcase clock. Specialists in mercury barometers, sundials, instruments, 18th century antique longcase clocks, wall and bracket clocks, and asssociated reference books. Carriage clocks by charles allix is the finest book ever written on this topic and the reference bible for many dealers and repairers.

The book, long case clocks and standing regulators, part 1, will surely be the most important reference available anywhere. An important federal inlaid mahogany longcase clock. The longcase clock reference book by john robey, hardcover. Interestingly, there is a very fine dial with similar features illustrated in the longcase clock reference book by john robey fig. The longcase clock reference book volumes 1 and 2 slipcase john robey very nice. This fully revised and enlarged second edition of the longcase clock reference book considers all aspects of the longcase clock, from the late seventeenth. Discussion in horological books started by erngrover, feb 15, 2004. The book is brand new with the authors original signature. So the book is a very important acquisition for the clock. This longcase mahoganys maker william leigh of liverpool. So the book is a very important acquisition for the clock restorers as it does explain in detail how the movements.

The longcase clock, also known as the grandfather clock after the popular victorian song, was the product of two paneuropean horological breakthroughs of the late 1650s the application of the pendulum clock and the invention of the socalled anchor escapement. The 2020 national meeting in dayton has been cancelled. Its normal practice to hang the heaviest weight on the striking side which is the left side on an antique longcasegrandfather clock but occasionally there is an exception to this rule. Aug 28, 2003 the following is a list of books that a collector of british long case clocks should have. A mine of information covering hundreds of years, some of which is surprising and even amusing to the modern eye.

Glenbryde is proud to be one of the largest suppliers of quality clocks and barometers, serving customers in the uk and around the world. Guide to buying longcase clocks antiques trade gazette. Longcase clocks by joanna greenlaw, paperback barnes. The following is a list of books that a collector of british long case clocks should have. It mainly covers the history of the grandfather clocks but it has a very detailed references on the mechanism of the clocksmovements. This is the contents of our reference library, 30 years in the making. Some pulleys have hooks and others just have a loop. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. A grandfather clock works well in all sorts of spaces and helps you create a homely, cosy decor. All longcase parts are generic parts for longcase clocks and may need adapting to fit. If youre looking for that perfect clock for your home or office then you have come to the right place.

Mar 18, 2020 robey john the longcase clock reference book, ashbourne. Clocks reference books for sale used antique barometers. Antique grandfather clocks are powered by a pendulum, which swings back and forth every second to tell the time. How to setup an antique longcase grandfather clock p.

However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A selection of watch and clock reference books your essential guides to learning more. An owners guide to maintenance, restoration and conservation by barnes, nigel, jordan, austin isbn. First published in 1981, the longcase clock has established itself as the standard work of reference on the subject. This book is the third in a series on american clocks published by arlington. Affordable clock and horological books from horologica. A selection of watch and clock reference books your essential guides to learning more about them. Ordhume in his book musical clocks, suggests that prior was a maker of repute and one of the most respected clockmakers of his age, specially for sales to the turkish market and for producing good musical clocks. From the above description, the clock shows a hybrid of earlier and later features and its date could accord with the beginning of morans known working period, i. The first volume studies the clock trade, and how it was organised, both in the large cities and rural areas. The longcase clock reference book by john albert robey.

For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. As well as being an accurate source of reference, the book explains how time is measured, how a pendulum regulates a clock, and what keeps it swinging. The longcase reference book volume 1 by john robey. It has a 12in dial and the clock stands 256cm or 101in high thats 8ft 5in, and the name on the dial is george prior, london, figure 1. Here we have for sale volume 1 of the longcase clock reference book by john robey. Antique longcase clocks the uks largest antiques website. These are all old print and edition books, many now out of print. The longcase clock reference book this fully revised and enlarged second edition of the longcase clock reference book considers all aspects of the longcase clock, from the late seventeenth century to the victorian era. Feb 01, 2005 this is a surprisingly small book but the content has been edited to become a perfect introduction to clocks and the history of the longcase clock in particular. This book provides a concise survey of the development of the longcase clock popularly called the grandfather clock in britain.

A well proportioned walnut case with an arched hood pediment and carved wooden central finial. A grandfather clock also a longcase clock, tallcase clock, grandfathers clock, or floor clock is a tall, freestanding, weightdriven pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower or waist of the case. This is a wellillustrated book on the earlier provincial brassdial longcase clock in england. Mar 15, 2020 the longcase clock reference book, ashbourne, 2001 and the lack of decorative detail on the steelwork is more indicative of later eighteenth century work. The case often features elaborately carved ornamentation on the hood, or bonnet, which surrounds and frames the dial, or. The longcase clock reference book, 2001, by john robey, published by. Thirtyday japanned longcase clock by john ellicott. An important reference book detailing all aspects of the british longcase clock from the late 17th century to the victorian era. John robey the longcase clock reference book, volumes 1.

This revised edition contains a completely new chapter on recent discoveries and even more colour illustrations. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. This is a partial list of books i have in my library the grandfather clock by edwards. The longcase clock reference book, ashbourne, 2001 and the lack of decorative detail on the steelwork is more indicative of later eighteenth century work. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. John robey, the longcase clock reference book, 2nd ed. Books for sale on english clocks and watches page 3. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.