Description: Instead of hiding the mechanical workings of the clock, skeleton clocks celebrated them, leaving them visible for all to marvel at. The style attracted the attention of some of the finest clockmakers, particularly those working in France from circa 1760-1860. Here is a beautifully illustrated exploration of these fascinating clocks from European and American makers.
Brief description: Derek Roberts is a liveryman of the Clockmakers Company of England who operates a world-renowned business is antique clocks and their repair in Tunbridge, Kent, 30 miles south of London. He has written several previous books on specialized aspect of horology.