Collector’s Guide to Antique American Clocks by Marvin D. Schwartz

Collector's Guide to Antique American Clocks by Marvin D. Schwartz

  Publication by Crown Publishers in 1983. A comprehensive guide to the history, design, and construction of American clocks. These date from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. ISBN 0-385-02922-5 The book is in two main parts:

• Part I provides a brief overview of the history of American clockmaking. From the earliest timepieces to the early 20th century. It covers the development of different types of clocks, such as tall clocks, shelf clocks, and mantel clocks.
• Part II is a collector's guide to American clocks. It includes information on how to identify different types of clocks. It also describes how to assess their value, and how to care for them. In addition, this book includes a comprehensive catalog of American clocks. With information on their type, maker, date of manufacture, and current value.

The book has many illustrations with numerous photographs of American clocks. It is also written in a clear and concise style. Thus making it accessible to readers of all levels of experience.