Watches of The British Museum
Watches of The British Museum, by D. Thompson, Ed. BMP, 10 inches x 10 inches ( 25 cm x 25 cm ), hardcover with 174 full color pages
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Contenido del libro
| Autor : | David Thompson |
| Editor : | BMP (2008) |
| Encuadernación : | Hardcover (174 full color pages) 10 inches x 10 inches |
| Lengua : | English |
| ISBN : | 978-0-7141-5055-0 |
| EAN : | 9780714150550 |
Descripción
This is a hardcover book with 174 full color pages and over 270 color illustrations that presents the most interesting watches of The British Museum's collection.
All forms of watch are represented, in the collection, from 16th century early stack freed watches made in south Germany to delightful decorative watches of the seventeenth century, right through to watches from the modern age.
77 watches are discussed in all, accompanied by over 270 striking new photographs.
Many detail of the intricate mechanical movements are included, as well as their outer beauty.
The English texts are written by David Thompson.







