Notes on Clock and Watch Making; with Descriptions of several Antique Timekeepers deposited in the Museum

Alex Bryson (Author)


Keywords:
Timekeeping, Watchmaking, Robert Hooke, Galileo, Clocks, Meeting notes, Donations, Fellow election, Female antiquarians
Location(s):
Scotland, UK, Europe
Period(s):
Roman, Medieval, Seventeenth century

Abstract


An account of the history of timekeeping and watchmaking in Britain and Europe. The article ends with a list of watches donated to the Society by the author, including any information he has on their makers or owners.

 

Meeting notes for 21 May, 1860 are appended.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.430.440

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Published
30-11-1862
How to Cite
Bryson, A. (1862). Notes on Clock and Watch Making; with Descriptions of several Antique Timekeepers deposited in the Museum. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 3, 430–440. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.430.440
Issue
Vol. 3 (1862)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.430.440