Description
Book SynopsisAddressing itself primarily to the general reader, this book explains the workings of mechanical clocks as well as the processes needed to care for, maintain, and overhaul them. There are chapters on types of mechanism, styles of case and appearance, time-keeping and regulation.
Table of Contents1. Types of Clock (1). Mechanism, silent and sounding. Weights and mainsprings. Driving lines. 2. Types of Clock (2). Style and appearance, an alphabetical guide. 3. Time-keeping and Time showing. The Escapement. The Train. Regulation. Time-showing, hands and dials. Time setting. 4. Striking and Chiming. The Count wheel System. The Rack System and Repeating. Chiming System. Quality of Sound. Strike/Silent arrangements 5. Setting up and Caring for Clocks. Setting in beat. Setting up Weight-driven clocks. Cleaning and Oiling. Clock cases. Duration of running. Cost of repairs. 6. Restoration. Valuation and Insurance. Selling Glossary
