Download or read book Portable Mantel and Table Clocks - The History and Production of Bracket Clocks - With Pictures of Famous Examples written by Anon. and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bracket clocks or as we know them today mantle or table clocks, were items of high fashion and much admired throughout Europe. This book is a guide to the finest examples of this rich craft. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.