This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive guide to clock repair,
with information on barrels, fuses, mainsprings, balance springs,
pivots, depths, train wheels, and common stoppages of watches. Written
in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated with simple, useful
illustrations, this text will be of considerable utility to those with
an interest in watch maintenance, and it would make for a worthy
addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book
include: A History of Clocks and Watches; The Materials Used In The
Construction And Repair Of Watches; Barrels, Fuses, Mainsprings, And
Chains; Depths, Train Wheels, Etc; Escapements; Balances And
Hairsprings, Adjusting And Timing; Motion Work, Hands, And Dials; Cases,
and more. This vintage book is being republished now in an affordable,
modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction
on the history of clocks and watches.