Watches

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  • The collection of watches held by the British Museum is unsurpassed anywhere in the world, and spans an incredible 500 years. All forms of watch are represented in the collection, from sixteenth-century early stackfreed watches made of south Germanyto exquisite decorative watches of the seventeenth century, right through to watches from the modern age. All these and more are included in this beautiful and intriguing compendium. Seventy-seven watches are discussed in all, accompanied by over 250 striking new photographs. Many details of the mechanical movements are included, allowing the reader a rare insight into their inner workings, as well as their outer beauty.

  • Product code: cmc50550
    Gift recipient: For men
    Price category: £25 to £50
    ISBN: 9780714150550
    Number of pages: 176
    Size: 245x245mm
    llustrations: 256 colour
    Standard UK delivery: 3-5 working days (overseas delivery times may vary)

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