JIM LINZ
WESTCLOX
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764319112
- author:
- JIM LINZ
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 1
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 21.6 x 27.9 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectables, Antiques & Collectables by Subject
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Westclox Wind-Up Clocks and Watches: A Comprehensive History This book features over 790 images showcasing hundreds of Westclox wind-up clocks and watches produced between 1885 and 1970. It includes an extensive history of the company, its employees, and pioneering marketing efforts, as well as data on major innovations in spring clocks and watches. The informative text covers the design eras of Westclox clocks and watches, including Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Mid-Century Modern styles. It also highlights notable designers such as Henry Dreyfuss, who redesigned Big Ben during the 1930s and 1940s, and other notable clockmakers like Joseph Steinmeier and Max Schlenker. With endnotes, a bibliography, and indices included, this book is a valuable resource for clock collectors, designers, and historians. The captions also provide current market values, making it a useful reference for anyone interested in the history of Westclox wind-up clocks and watches.
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