Tran Duy Ly's Seth Thomas Clocks and Movements has been regarded as the best singular company clock book every published. Until now the most recent edition was published in 1996 and has been long out-of-print. The few used copies that made it to the market has demanded astronomical prices as the information contained in this book is near priceless for the dealer and collector. This new 2005 edition of Seth Thomas Clocks and Movements has been expanded into a huge two volume set. The first volume was released in 2004 and this volume, in 2005.
Volume 2 is in four Parts. The first part is a continuation of Part II from book one. This section continues the presentation of Seth Thomas Clocks starting with mantel clocks of various types, e.g. marble, onyx, metal novelty, ogee, pillar and scroll, tambour, and many others. From there, the book moves into Ship Bell Clocks, Ship Chronometer and Levers, Statuettes and Candlesticks, Street Clocks, Tower Clocks, Watches and Wrist Watches.
Part III is the invaluable movements section. The section starts with a cross reference that lists the clocks of Part II and the movements used. Movement diagrams, descriptions and illustrations follow as do dial descriptions and illustrations.
Parts IV and V present Plymouth Clocks and clocks, gas fixtures and ornaments from Seth Thomas & Sons Clocks.
As one reviewer notes , this 3rd edition is so overwhelming in minute detail that it is a must-have for any collector of American clocks.
Price: $64.50
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