The French Marble Clock: A Guide for Buyers, Collectors and Restorers with Hints on Dating... by Nicolas M. Thorpe

The French Marble Clock: A Guide for Buyers, Collectors and Restorers with Hints on Dating...

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Nicolas Thorpe was introduced to antiques as a schoolboy. In later years he became fascinated by old clocks. His first marble clock, in need of repair and restoration, was bought from a junk shop. Unhappy about the lack of published information available, he decided to write a book that would provide both the specialist and collector with a definitive book on the subject. Careful and detailed investigations were made in England, France and Belgium. Not content with researching and writing the book he also produced and printed most of the photographs, some of the more complex taking several weeks to produce.

Reader Reviews
How many times have you seen one of those big old French marble Clocks for sale at auction or in a shop? Were you intrigued by the craftsmanship, curious about the history, or just impressed by the size? Wonder no more, now that Nicolas Thorpe has written this useful guide to these relics of a past age. These Clocks were made during the 1830 to 1930 period, and they fall into my definition of an investment antique. They were expensive when new, still useful, and won't be made again. Yet they seem undervalued in the market. Thorpe discusses the aesthetic, historical, and practical aspects of these behemoths. Much of the book is a simple, practical course in cleaning and restoring these cases and movements. It is directed at the LAYMAN, not the expert. If you have never repaired a clock, if you are reasonably handy you can follow Thorpe's directions and do it right. Even if you only own one French marble clock, you should have this book. Whether it's a petite boudoir timepiece or a fireplace mantel juggernaut, your understanding and enjoyment will be enhanced by this book.

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