Book 1,721 - The Country Life Book of Watches by T.P. Camerer Cuss

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The Country Life Book of Watches
by T.P. Camerer Cuss. In this book, T.P. Camerer Cuss, who was connected with watchmaking all his life, provides a concise introduction to this ‘art and mystery’. The word ‘mystery’ has a special significance for us because so much of the movement of watch is hidden from view. Watches developed from portable clocks and the author traces their development from the 16
th
Century right through to the 20
th
. He gives equal emphasis to cases, dials and movements, and touches on such interesting matters as the keen rivalry between British and continental watchmakers; great makers of each period; and the means by which a watch may be dated. All this makes easy and interesting reading because the author deals with the history of his subject in the main text and incorporates his technical details in a very full glossary. The book is illustrated with four color plates and 230 black-and-whites, most of which have never before appeared in a book. 128 pages. Hard cover with jacket. Copyright 1967. Excellent condition. – Book 1,721