Royal Clocks: The British Monarchy and Its Timekeepers
$120.00
The book explores the relationship between the British monarchy and clockmakers. From the earliest known clocks of Edward III to the Georgian era’s lavish French acquisitions and beyond.
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Robert Hale of London published Cedric Jagger’s Royal Clocks: The British Monarchy and Its Timekeepers 1300-1900 in 1983. This first edition hardcover provides a definitive study of the history and craftsmanship of royal clocks. It contains 340 pages with magnificent illustrations featuring 400 photographs.
Over half of these photographs are in color. Thus showcasing timepieces from the royal palaces and residences. The book explores the relationship between the British monarchy and clockmakers. From the earliest known clocks of Edward III to the Georgian era’s lavish French acquisitions and beyond.
It delves into the lives of clockmakers, their patrons, and their technical skills. There are four appendices detailing the histories of royal foundations and the progression of royal clockmakers throughout the centuries. The book is presented in navy blue cloth with silver gilt titles and a pictorial dust jacket.
A must have for horologists and collectors interested in the royal heritage of timekeeping.
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