1851 – Horological Instruments in the Great Exhibition
A well illustrated article, the Exhibition being an event that rejuvenated English horology as it attracted many good continental craftsmen to settle in Britain, as well as encouraging potential customers.
£25.00
7-page review of some notable clocks and watches in Class X, on view as part of the Great Exhibition held in Paxton’s ‘Crystal Palace’ set up in Hyde Park in 1851. In a complete copy of The Illustrated Exhibitor, No 23, November 8m 1852. 10 x 6.5 inches (25 x 17 cm).
11 items illustrated. Among others, these include a tower clock installation by DENT of London; a 400-day skeleton clock by James LAMB of Bicester; an Astronomical dialled longcase by W Wright, Aberdeen; and a decoratively cased watch by J JONES of the Strand, London. The merits of English work, as opposed to the Swiss watches on view, is also discussed.
A little known article. The paper lightly aged toned, otherwise in good, clean complete condition.
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7-page review of some notable clocks and watches in Class X, on view as part of the Great Exhibition held in Paxton’s ‘Crystal Palace’ set up in Hyde Park in 1851. In a complete copy of The Illustrated Exhibitor, No 23, November 8m 1852. 10 x 6.5 inches (25 x 17 cm).
11 items illustrated. Among others, these include a tower clock installation by DENT of London; a 400-day skeleton clock by James LAMB of Bicester; an Astronomical dialled longcase by W Wright, Aberdeen; and a decoratively cased watch by J JONES of the Strand, London. The merits of English work, as opposed to the Swiss watches on view, is also discussed.
A little known article. The paper lightly aged toned, otherwise in good, clean complete condition.