Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers - Being an Historical and Descriptive Account of the Different Styles of Clocks and Watches of the Past, in England and Abroad; To Which Is Added a List of Ten Thousand Makers #272230

As defined by the title, our subject may be said to begin with the introduction of clocks; and, although primitive methods of time keeping should not, perhaps, be passed over without notice, it will be unnecessary to make more than a brief reference to them. It may be convenient and useful to begin with some explanation of the various time standards.