The Clock Book by Wallace Nutting is a comprehensive guide to clocks and their history. The book covers the evolution of clocks from ancient times to the present day, including the development of mechanical, electrical, and digital clocks. Nutting provides detailed information on the various types of clocks, including wall clocks, grandfather clocks, mantel clocks, and cuckoo clocks, as well as their mechanisms and movements. He also discusses the art of clockmaking and the different styles and designs of clocks, including French, English, and American styles. In addition, Nutting includes a chapter on collecting clocks, with tips on how to identify and value antique clocks. The book is illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, making it an essential reference for clock enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of timekeeping.Being A Description Of Foreign And American Antique Clocks, And A List Of Their Makers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.