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What we don't do. Books for sale about barometers. Dial, Stick, Marine. Mostly English, occasionally American and Continental. Ercurial barometers were invented in the 1640s, but those made earlier than about 1740 are rare indeed. Most of the ones we sell date from the late 18th to the mid 19th century: they are old enough to be desirable antiques but not so old as to be quite rare and costly. Early 19th century mahogany scientific barometer. By Negretti and Zambra, London. By Francis Gally, Sheffield.
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Books for Sale - Antique Longcase Clocks Barometers Scientific Instruments Furniture Ceramics Woodworking Tools Metals Sundials
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What we don't do. New titles are being added daily. We are liquidating our extensive library of reference books on antiques, covering a wide range of subject matter. Select the category for a list of books with photos, descriptions, and condition information. Only one copy of each book is available. We will invoice you by email after. You submit your order via the order form. 5% State sales tax will be added for VA residents. Allow ten business days for checks to clear, before shipping.
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About Charles Edwin Inc - Buying and selling antique clocks, barometers, telescopes
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What we don't do. WHERE AND HOW TO FIND US. After nearly 30 years of doing business through high-quality antiques shows, we have now refocused our attention to our website. It is [almost] always up to date and we would be happy to provide additional information about any of our offerings. We deliver. As always, if you're in search of any particular item, please let us know and we'll do out best to help you locate it. Be by appointment. Call, e-mail or even write; all the information is here.
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Charles Edwin Inc - How to read and calibrate a mercury barometer
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What we don't do. How to Read a Mercury Barometer. This article answers the questions. How do I read a barometer? How can I tell if it's working? How can I calibrate it to match the Weather Service? Barometers are delicate and tricky to work with. A barometer is a device for predicting. Falling atmospheric pressure precedes stormy or unsettled conditions, and a rise indicates the approach of settled weather. Weather indications. Are written on the face of your barometer to guide you. NOTE: Your banjo bar...
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Charles Edwin Inc Antique Longcase Clocks - solutions to common problems
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What we don't do. Longcase clocks that don't work -. Solutions to common problems. Efore you start fiddling with the innards. There's also no substitute for regular maintenance. Problems. . . Clock stops, and will not restart ticking when the pendulum swings. Clock stops just before 1 o'clock. To clear any obstruction. Pull gently on the strike weight while moving the minute hand past the hour. This condition usually requires the attention of a clockmaker for a permanent fix. Check the installation to se...
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Charles Edwin Inc - Antique Clocks Longcase Clocks Grandfather Clocks Antique Barometers Telescopes
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What we don't do. An introduction to the site. How to get in touch with us; what we'd like to buy; what we don't have time to do; and some links. A form to register your interests. Delivery for clocks and barometers. We'd be happy to. Our wholly-owned subsidiary. Thinking about a website? Longcase (grandfather), mostly, with some mantel and bracket clocks. Mercurial, only, except for barographs. English, American, French, whatever. Furniture and accessories that we rather liked. How to move a barometer.
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Charles Edwin Inc - Antique Clocks Longcase Clocks Grandfather Clocks Antique Barometers Telescopes
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What we don't do. Longcase Clocks, Barometers, Instruments. We are now selling [most of] our 30-year collection of reference books. See our Books section for category listings. Note: Amazon is also a very good source for most of these books. Some might be out of print by now, but they can probably be found. If you want to check their stock, click here. By Tom Robinson, 1981, Antique Collectors' Club (England). By Derek Roberts, 1990, Schiffer Publishing. Old Scottish Clockmakers from 1453 to 1850. Stick ...
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Charles Edwin Inc - Antique Longcase Clocks - Moon dials history, purpose, operation, lore
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What we don't do. Sing a mechanical clock's display to mark the state of the moon's phase is an old and common tradition among makers of clocks. Why a moon dial? Well, it was never intended as just a novel decoration for the amusement of the owner and his friends. There is a practical side too. Lunar displays on clocks are known in Germany from the end of the 16. Century, the English Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed, worked out his tables showing that the moon's phases were closely linked to the regular ...
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What we don't do. Late 19th century Wye level with compass, by Troughton and Simms, London. The Y level, also known in British parlance as a Wye level, is a surveying instrument used for determining elevations. It combines a large spirit level mounted in parallel to a removable. Telescope in Y-shaped supports. A surveyor's compass is included for precise directional sightings. This wye level was manufactured by the well-known British firm of Troughton and Simms, London. 15 long fully extended. The stage,...
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What we don't do. Books on English, American, and European clocks • clock repair and maintenance. George III Period 'Lancashire Chippendale'. Longcase clock by Thomas Worswick, Lancaster. Slim and elegant, this northern English clock has distinctive design features favored by the Gillows cabinetmakers: an architectural pediment with panels of Chippendale-inspired geometric fretwork, and shaped and dentil mouldings around the hood door. The long shaped door is veneered with sabicu,. As horologically inter...