Collecting Clocks Clock Repairs Trademarks Index

A comprehensive book on collecting & repairing antique clocks or timepieces written for both the amateur or experienced in mind. How to tell what's wrong, What tools to use, where to get parts and how to fit them, using hundreds of photographs and diagrams making repairs within most peoples reach, a separate section deals with sympathetic restoration of the case. The Trademarks section includes thousands of clockmakers marks from all around the world, usually stamped on the movement itself enabling the reader to accurately not only identify the maker but date and value the clock.

The United States Horological Trademark Index is a complete list of all trademarks on watches and clocks registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office between January 1870 and December 1960. The references include over 4000 illustrations as well as information detailing either filing or issue date, use since date, and type of product claim. Each individual company is alphabetically listed and subsequently each trademark illustrated with a copy of the original mark claimed. If there is more than one mark under a specific company they are then listed chronologically. The book is fully indexed by either text or image and also includes examples of vintage watch and clock advertisments throughout.