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Title: Chats on Old Clocks

Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Christian Boissonnas and the
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Summary: "Chats on Old Clocks" by Arthur Hayden is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the artistry and craftsmanship of old clocks, focusing particularly on English domestic clocks and their makers. It provides insights into the evolution of clock design and construction, the notable clockmakers of the past, and the significance of different styles and mechanisms. The opening of the book presents an introduction to the concept of timekeeping, detailing how early mechanisms were developed, particularly focusing on the pendulum's introduction, which revolutionized clockmaking. Hayden emphasizes the artistic and scientific evolution of clocks, highlighting the transformation from primitive timekeeping devices to complex machines. He also reflects on the cultural significance of clocks in domestic settings and sets the stage for further exploration of specific types and styles of clocks throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hayden, Arthur, 1868-1946

EBook No.: 45772

Published: May 26, 2014

Downloads: 155

Language: English

Subject: Clocks and watches

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Chats on Old Clocks

Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Christian Boissonnas and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Chats on Old Clocks" by Arthur Hayden is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the artistry and craftsmanship of old clocks, focusing particularly on English domestic clocks and their makers. It provides insights into the evolution of clock design and construction, the notable clockmakers of the past, and the significance of different styles and mechanisms. The opening of the book presents an introduction to the concept of timekeeping, detailing how early mechanisms were developed, particularly focusing on the pendulum's introduction, which revolutionized clockmaking. Hayden emphasizes the artistic and scientific evolution of clocks, highlighting the transformation from primitive timekeeping devices to complex machines. He also reflects on the cultural significance of clocks in domestic settings and sets the stage for further exploration of specific types and styles of clocks throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hayden, Arthur, 1868-1946

EBook No.: 45772

Published: May 26, 2014

Downloads: 155

Language: English

Subject: Clocks and watches

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.